PastVirtual

Class Action for Breach of Data Protection

by International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG)

The "Class Action for Breach of Data Protection" session is a key component of the Global Class Actions Symposium, an annual event organized by the International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG). This symposium brings together legal professionals, academics, and industry experts to discuss developments and challenges in class action litigation worldwide.

This session focuses on the complexities of class actions arising from data protection breaches. Topics include legal frameworks governing data privacy, strategies for managing large-scale data breach claims, and the evolving role of regulatory bodies in enforcing data protection laws.

Attendees can expect insights from leading practitioners and scholars who will share their experiences and perspectives on recent case law, procedural hurdles, and best practices in litigating data breach class actions. The session also offers opportunities for networking with peers and engaging in discussions about emerging trends in data protection litigation.

This session is particularly beneficial for legal professionals specializing in data privacy, class action litigation, and consumer protection, as well as corporate counsel and compliance officers seeking to stay informed about the latest developments in data breach litigation and regulatory enforcement.

Speakers(4)

John Barrett

Partner at Bailey & Glasser

John Barrett is a partner at Bailey & Glasser, specializing in class action litigation and consumer protection cases.

John Yanchunis

Attorney at Morgan & Morgan

John Yanchunis is an attorney at Morgan & Morgan, specializing in class action litigation with a focus on data privacy and security breaches.

Lara Melrose

Litigation Finance Portfolio Advisor at Orchard Global Asset Management

Lara Melrose serves as a Litigation Finance Portfolio Advisor at Orchard Global Asset Management, providing expertise in financing complex legal cases.

Michelle Reed

Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld

Michelle Reed is a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, focusing on data privacy, cybersecurity, and complex litigation matters.

Event Details

Date
November 16, 2021
Location
🇺🇸 United States
Audience
Legal professionals, academics, industry experts, corporate counsel, compliance officers

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