The Sedona Conference Working Group 12 Annual Meeting 2025 is a premier event dedicated to advancing the study and practice of trade secret law. Organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonprofit research and educational institute, this annual meeting brings together legal professionals, scholars, and industry experts to engage in meaningful dialogue and develop consensus-based principles and best practices in the field of trade secrets.
The 2025 meeting will focus on several key topics, including international trade secret enforcement and protection, developing effective incident response plans for trade secret disputes, guidance for employees transitioning between jobs, and the implications of continued possession of trade secrets post-employment. Additionally, the conference will address the use of clean rooms in managing litigation risk, exemplary damages and attorney fees in trade secret cases, and the development of model jury instructions under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA).
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive sessions led by esteemed dialogue leaders, including judges, attorneys, and industry specialists. The event will also feature a Judicial Roundtable, providing insights from the bench on trade secret litigation issues. Networking opportunities include a welcome reception on the evening of October 5 and a reception on October 6, fostering connections among peers and experts in the field.
This annual meeting is essential for legal practitioners, in-house counsel, and professionals involved in the protection and enforcement of trade secrets. Participants will gain valuable insights into current challenges and emerging trends, contributing to the development of effective strategies for managing trade secret assets in an increasingly complex legal landscape.
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Speakers(11)
Amber Harezlak
Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Amber Harezlak is a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, specializing in trade secret litigation and advising clients on protecting proprietary information.
Cameron Fine
Partner at DLA Piper LLP
Cameron Fine is a partner at DLA Piper LLP, focusing on intellectual property law, including trade secret protection and enforcement strategies.
Daniel R. Saeedi
Partner at Blank Rome LLP
Daniel R. Saeedi is a partner at Blank Rome LLP, focusing on privacy, data security, and trade secret litigation, and is an active member of The Sedona Conference's Working Groups on Data Privacy and Trade Secrets.
Dean Pelletier
Founder at Pelletier Law, LLC
Dean Pelletier is the founder of Pelletier Law, LLC, with extensive experience in trade secret litigation and counseling clients on protecting confidential business information.
Dina Hayes
Partner at Arnold & Porter
Dina Hayes is a partner at Arnold & Porter, focusing on intellectual property law with an emphasis on trade secret protection and litigation.
Hon. Allison Goddard
U.S. District Judge at U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Judge Allison Goddard serves on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, handling cases involving intellectual property and trade secret disputes.
Hon. Laurel Beeler
U.S. District Judge at U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Judge Laurel Beeler serves on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, presiding over a wide range of federal cases with a focus on intellectual property and trade secret disputes.
Jeff A. Pade
Partner at Paul Hastings LLP
Jeff A. Pade is a partner at Paul Hastings LLP, specializing in international trade secret enforcement and protection, advising clients on cross-border intellectual property issues.
Kate Ellis Lazarus
Partner at Kwun Bhansali Lazarus
Kate Ellis Lazarus is a partner at Kwun Bhansali Lazarus, specializing in intellectual property law with an emphasis on trade secret protection and litigation.
Leigh Ann Buziak
Partner at Blank Rome LLP
Leigh Ann Buziak is a partner at Blank Rome LLP, specializing in complex employment and intellectual property matters, including trade secret protection and competitive hiring strategies.
Seth Gerber
Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Seth Gerber is a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, focusing on trade secret litigation and counseling clients on the protection of intellectual property assets.
Event Details
- Date
- May 15-16, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States
- The Emory Conference Center Hotel
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, in-house counsel, and professionals involved in trade secret protection and enforcement.