The Sedona Conference Working Group 11 (WG11) 2019 Midyear Meeting was a two-day event held on September 18-19, 2019, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational institute, this meeting focused on advancing the study of law and policy in data security and privacy liability.
Key topics addressed during the meeting included proactive privacy and security governance, compliance with global data privacy and security regulations, defining and measuring statutory damages under U.S. privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), promoting transparency in artificial intelligence (AI) models and algorithms, and developing model data breach notification principles. Sessions also featured a data security and privacy case law update, a government agency roundtable, and discussions on proposals for data transfers out of Canada.
The event provided attendees with opportunities to engage with leading experts in the field, including dialogue leaders from various sectors such as law firms, government agencies, and private companies. Notable speakers included Julian Ackert from iDiscovery Solutions, Mark T. Bailey from the Office of the Colorado Attorney General, and Jason R. Baron from Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. A welcome reception was held on the evening of September 17, offering additional networking opportunities.
This meeting was particularly beneficial for legal professionals, data privacy and security experts, and policymakers seeking to stay informed about the latest developments and best practices in data security and privacy law. Participants had the chance to contribute to the development of consensus commentaries and engage in in-depth discussions on pressing issues in the field.
Speakers(30)
Alfred Saikali
Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP
Alfred chairs the firm's Privacy and Data Security Practice, counseling clients on data breach response and compliance.
Amy E. Keller
Partner at DiCello Levitt LLP
Amy represents plaintiffs in complex litigation, including data breach and privacy cases.
Andrew Lucking
Chief Privacy Officer at Affinity Solutions
Andrew oversees privacy compliance and data governance strategies for the company.
Chris Cronin
Partner at HALOCK Security Labs
Chris focuses on information security governance and risk management, helping organizations develop reasonable security programs.
Christian J. Mahoney
Partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Christian advises clients on data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including regulatory investigations.
Clara Y. Kim
Partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Clara specializes in cybersecurity and data privacy, advising clients on regulatory compliance and incident response.
David C. Shonka
Partner at Redgrave LLP
David has extensive experience in privacy and data security law, including serving as Acting General Counsel at the FTC.
David Moncure
Managing Director at Guidepost Solutions
David specializes in data privacy and security, assisting clients with compliance and risk management.
Douglas Meal
Partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Douglas is a leading attorney in defending companies against data breach and privacy-related class actions.
Drew Sorrell
Shareholder at Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Drew advises clients on data privacy and cybersecurity, focusing on compliance and incident response.
Holly Brady
Attorney at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Holly assists clients in managing global privacy and information security risks, with experience in privacy program design and risk assessment.
James J. Pizzirusso
Partner at Hausfeld
James represents plaintiffs in data breach and privacy litigation, advocating for consumer rights.
Jami Mills Vibbert
Partner at Arnold & Porter
Jami focuses on data privacy and security, assisting clients with regulatory compliance and risk management.
Jason R. Baron
Of Counsel at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Jason served as NARA’s first Director of Litigation and has been involved in landmark cases on White House email preservation.
Jerami D. Kemnitz
Shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C.
Jerami advises clients on data privacy and security, focusing on employment-related issues.
Jonathan M. Wilan
Partner at Sidley Austin LLP
Jonathan advises clients on privacy and cybersecurity matters, including regulatory investigations and litigation.
Julian Ackert
Managing Director at iDiscovery Solutions
Julian has over 15 years of consulting and project management experience in technology and litigation, specializing in forensic data collection and analysis.
Kamal Ghali
Partner at Chaiken Ghali LLP
Kamal is a former federal prosecutor specializing in white-collar defense and cybersecurity matters.
Kenneth J. Withers
Deputy Executive Director at The Sedona Conference
Kenneth is a recognized expert in electronic discovery and information governance, contributing to numerous publications.
Mark T. Bailey
Assistant Attorney General at Office of the Colorado Attorney General
Mark enforces the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, focusing on privacy and data security laws since 2014.
Matthew Meade
Member at Eckert Seamans
Matthew co-chairs the firm's Data Security & Privacy Group, advising clients on data breach response and compliance.
Mengyi Xu
Associate at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Mengyi focuses on data privacy and cybersecurity, advising clients on compliance and regulatory matters.
Molly Reynolds
Partner at Torys LLP
Molly specializes in privacy and cybersecurity law, assisting clients with compliance and incident response.
Neil A. Riemann
Attorney at Parry Law PLLC
Neil focuses on data privacy and security, advising clients on compliance and risk management.
Robert E. Cattanach
Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Robert specializes in data security and privacy law, advising clients on compliance and litigation matters.
Ruth Elizabeth Promislow
Partner at Bennett Jones LLP
Ruth advises clients on data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity, including regulatory compliance.
Ryan G. Kriger
Attorney at Federal Trade Commission
Ryan works in the Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, focusing on enforcement of privacy laws.
Serge D. Jorgensen
President at Sylint Group
Serge leads a cybersecurity and digital forensics firm, providing expertise in incident response and investigations.
Tim Murphy
Chief Information Security Officer at DraftKings
Tim oversees the company's information security program, focusing on protecting customer data.
Wayne Matus
Co-Founder and General Counsel at SafeGuard Privacy Inc.
Wayne focuses on developing privacy compliance solutions and has extensive experience in data protection law.
Event Details
- Date
- September 18-19, 2019
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇨🇦 Montreal, Canada
- Four Seasons Hotel
- Pricing
- $345 CAD per night
- Audience
- Legal professionals, data privacy and security experts, policymakers