The Sedona Conference Working Group 11 Midyear Meeting is a pivotal event focused on data security and privacy liability, organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational institute dedicated to advancing law and policy in areas such as antitrust, complex litigation, intellectual property rights, and data security and privacy law. This midyear meeting convenes legal professionals, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss and develop consensus-based principles and best practices in the rapidly evolving fields of data security and privacy.
The agenda for the meeting includes in-depth sessions on the Draft Second Edition of The Sedona Conference Data Privacy Primer, a Draft Commentary on Privacy and Security of Health Data, and discussions on the legal implications of artificial intelligence in automated decision-making. Additional topics encompass online tracking, privacy and data security legislative and regulatory updates, and practical approaches to incident response in 2024. These sessions aim to provide attendees with comprehensive insights into current challenges and emerging trends in data security and privacy law.
The event offers valuable networking opportunities, including a welcome reception on the evening prior to the meeting, allowing participants to connect with peers, share experiences, and foster professional relationships. Notable speakers and dialogue leaders, such as Julian Ackert from iDiscovery Solutions and Kate Baxter-Kauf from Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP, bring a wealth of expertise to the discussions, enhancing the depth and quality of the sessions.
This meeting is essential for legal practitioners, compliance officers, data protection professionals, and policymakers who are involved in data security and privacy matters. Attending provides a unique opportunity to stay abreast of the latest developments, engage in meaningful dialogue with experts, and contribute to the advancement of best practices in the field.
Speakers(21)
Brett Doran
Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP
Brett focuses on data privacy and cybersecurity law, advising clients on compliance, risk management, and incident response.
Chris Cronin
Partner at Halock Security Labs
Chris specializes in information security risk management, assisting clients with compliance and security assessments.
David Berger
Partner at Gibbs Law Group
David represents plaintiffs in data breach and privacy class actions, advocating for consumer rights and data protection.
Douglas Alexander Brush
Founder at Accel Consulting
Douglas is a cybersecurity expert providing consulting services on data security, incident response, and compliance.
Elizabeth Green
Senior Legal Counsel at Dell Technologies
Elizabeth provides legal guidance on data protection and privacy issues, ensuring compliance with international regulations.
Emily Fedeles
Associate General Counsel at Medidata Solutions, Inc.
Emily advises on data privacy and security matters, ensuring compliance with global regulations and managing risk.
Eric B. Gyasi
Associate at BakerHostetler LLP
Eric focuses on data privacy and cybersecurity matters, advising clients on compliance and responding to data breaches.
Ian Engdahl
Associate at Hausfeld LLP
Ian represents plaintiffs in cutting-edge data security and privacy litigation, focusing on complex class actions and regulatory matters.
Jenn Odell Hatcher
Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Jenn advises clients on data privacy and security issues, including compliance, risk assessment, and incident response.
John C. Gray
Partner at Lewis Roca
John specializes in data privacy and cybersecurity law, assisting clients with compliance, risk management, and incident response.
Julian Ackert
Managing Director at iDiscovery Solutions (iDS)
Julian has over 20 years of consulting and complex matter management experience in the technology and litigation industries, specializing in forensic data collection and analysis.
Kate Baxter-Kauf
Partner at Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP
Kate represents individuals, consumers, and financial institutions in plaintiffs’ side data breach litigation, with expertise in discovery and attorney-client privilege disputes.
Marc Dann
Managing Partner at DannLaw Firm
Marc represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation, advocating for their rights and data protection.
Mark A. Allen
Senior Counsel at ALSAC-St. Jude
Mark provides legal counsel on data privacy and security matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Maureen M. Brady
Partner at McShane & Brady, LLC
Maureen focuses on data privacy litigation, representing clients in class actions and regulatory investigations.
Melissa Clark
Partner at Ahdoot & Wolfson, PC
Melissa advocates on behalf of victims of data privacy, antitrust, and consumer fraud violations, with over 15 years of experience in class action matters.
Nolan Goldberg
Partner at Proskauer
Nolan focuses on technology-related litigation, including data security and privacy disputes, and provides strategic counsel on compliance.
Pamela D. Hans
Managing Shareholder at Anderson Kill
Pamela represents policyholders in insurance coverage disputes, with a focus on cyber liability and data breach claims.
Sheryl Falk
Partner at Crowe Global
Sheryl is a seasoned attorney with expertise in data security and privacy, providing counsel on compliance and incident response.
Starr Turner Drum
Partner at Maynard Nexsen
Starr specializes in privacy and data security law, advising clients on compliance and defending against class actions and regulatory investigations.
William Wallace Belt Jr.
Managing Director at Complete Discovery Source, Inc.
Bill has 25 years of experience as a trial lawyer and eDiscovery consultant, assisting Fortune 500 companies in developing their eDiscovery and Information Governance strategies.
Event Details
- Date
- November 2-3, 2023
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States
- Offices of King & Spalding
- Pricing
- $1,295 - $1,495
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, compliance officers, data protection professionals, policymakers
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending