The Boston Bar Association hosted its annual Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Digital Law Conference on November 19, 2025. This event brought together legal professionals, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss the evolving landscape of digital law and its implications for privacy and cybersecurity.
Key topics included the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act, trends in privacy class actions, the rising threat of deepfakes with live demonstrations, and an overview of data de-identification standards. Speakers provided insights into new data privacy legislation, increased data privacy and security class action activity, the latest fraud threats fueled by AI, and developing trends in data de-identification.
The conference featured panel discussions, live demonstrations, and networking opportunities, allowing attendees to engage with experts and peers. Notable speakers included John Weaver, Chair of the Artificial Intelligence Practice at McLane Middleton, and Linn Freedman, Chair of the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Team at Robinson & Cole LLP.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals, compliance officers, and technology experts seeking to stay informed about the latest developments in digital law, privacy, and cybersecurity. Attendees will gain valuable insights into emerging trends and best practices to navigate the complexities of the digital legal landscape.
Speakers(14)
Adam Hart
Vice President at Charles River Associates
Adam Hart is a Vice President at Charles River Associates, specializing in AI-driven fraud analysis.
Andrew Kingman
President at Mariner Strategies, LLP
Andrew Kingman is the President of Mariner Strategies, LLP, focusing on privacy legislation and compliance.
Beatrice Botti
Senior Vice President, Chief Privacy Officer at DoubleVerify Inc.
Beatrice Botti is the Senior Vice President and Chief Privacy Officer at DoubleVerify Inc., overseeing privacy compliance.
Caitriona Fitzgerald
Deputy Director at Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)
Caitriona Fitzgerald is the Deputy Director at EPIC, advocating for privacy rights and data protection.
David Quinn Gacioch
Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte
David Quinn Gacioch is a Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte, focusing on privacy and data security class action litigation.
John Weaver
Chair of the Artificial Intelligence Practice at McLane Middleton
John Weaver is the Chair of the Artificial Intelligence Practice at McLane Middleton, specializing in AI-related legal issues.
Kaitlyn Karpenko
Assistant Attorney General at Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office
Kaitlyn Karpenko serves as Assistant Attorney General at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, focusing on cybersecurity issues.
Kevin Angle
Senior Counsel at Holland & Knight LLP
Kevin Angle serves as Senior Counsel at Holland & Knight LLP, focusing on data privacy legislation.
Linn Freedman
Chair of the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Team at Robinson & Cole LLP
Linn Freedman is the Chair of the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Team at Robinson & Cole LLP, specializing in data protection law.
Liza Cotter
Partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Liza Cotter is a Partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, specializing in data privacy and cybersecurity law.
Melanie A. Conroy
Partner at Pierce Atwood LLP
Melanie A. Conroy is a Partner at Pierce Atwood LLP, specializing in privacy and data security law.
Michael Bergan
Partner at Tremont Strategies Group
Michael Bergan is a Partner at Tremont Strategies Group, specializing in legislative affairs and data privacy.
Patrick Vallely
Partner at Shapiro Haber & Urmy LLP
Patrick Vallely is a Partner at Shapiro Haber & Urmy LLP, with expertise in privacy class action cases.
Scott Lashway
Member/Co-Chair of the Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, PC
Scott Lashway is a Member and Co-Chair of the Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice at Mintz, focusing on data privacy issues.
Event Details
- Date
- November 19, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Boston, United States
- Boston Bar Association Headquarters
- Audience
- Legal professionals, compliance officers, technology experts