The Sedona Conference Working Group 11 (WG11) Annual Meeting 2021 was a virtual event held on April 14-15, 2021, focusing on data security and privacy liability. Organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonprofit research and educational institute dedicated to advancing law and policy in areas such as antitrust, complex litigation, intellectual property, and data security and privacy law, the meeting aimed to foster dialogue and develop consensus-based principles and best practices in these fields.
Key topics addressed during the meeting included interpreting and applying "risk-of-harm" triggers in breach notification statutes, federal preemption of U.S. state privacy and data security statutes, the potential need for a second edition of the WG11 Commentary on Attorney-Client Privilege and Work-Product Protection in the cybersecurity context, legal and policy considerations regarding bans on facial recognition technology, and the challenges of COVID-19 related data collection and processing in balancing public health needs with privacy mandates.
The event featured sessions led by esteemed dialogue leaders from various sectors, including legal practitioners, academics, and government officials. Notable participants included Kate Baxter-Kauf from Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP, David Berger of Gibbs Law Group LLP, Commissioner Jill Clayton from the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta, and Professor Woodrow Hartzog from Northeastern University School of Law. These experts facilitated in-depth discussions, providing diverse perspectives on the complex issues at hand.
The meeting was designed for professionals involved in data security and privacy law, including attorneys, compliance officers, policymakers, and academics. Attendees had the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogues, contribute to the development of best practices, and stay informed about emerging trends and challenges in the field. The collaborative environment encouraged the sharing of insights and experiences, fostering a community dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of data security and privacy principles.
Speakers(32)
Alfred Saikali
Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Alfred is a partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, focusing on data security and privacy liability.
Amy E. Keller
Partner at DiCello Levitt Gutzler LLC
Amy is a partner at DiCello Levitt Gutzler LLC, focusing on data security and privacy liability.
Commissioner Jill Clayton
Information and Privacy Commissioner at Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
Jill oversees access to information and privacy rights in Alberta, focusing on transparency, accountability in data governance, and ethical assessments in tech innovations involving personal or health information.
Craig W. Weinlein
Executive Director at The Sedona Conference
Craig is the Executive Director at The Sedona Conference, specializing in data security and privacy liability.
Dalia Ritvo
Deputy Attorney General at Colorado Office of the Attorney General
Dalia is a Deputy Attorney General at the Colorado Office of the Attorney General, specializing in data security and privacy liability.
Daniel S. Robinson
Partner at Robinson Calcagnie, Inc.
Daniel is a partner at Robinson Calcagnie, Inc., focusing on data security and privacy liability.
Dante Stella
Member at Dykema Gossett PLLC
Dante is a member at Dykema Gossett PLLC, focusing on data security and privacy liability.
David Berger
Attorney at Gibbs Law Group
David specializes in class action lawsuits with a focus on data breach, privacy, and financial services litigation, having obtained record-breaking settlements in cases like Equifax and Anthem data breaches.
David F.W. Cohen
Counsel at Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
David is counsel at Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, specializing in data security and privacy liability.
David Moncure
Attorney at eDiscovery and Privacy Attorney
David is an eDiscovery and Privacy Attorney, focusing on data security and privacy liability.
David Sella-Villa
Assistant Professor at Joseph F. Rice School of Law, University of South Carolina
David is an Assistant Professor at the Joseph F. Rice School of Law, University of South Carolina, focusing on data security and privacy liability.
Douglas H. Meal
Partner at Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Douglas is a partner at Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, specializing in data security and privacy liability.
Dr. Christian Schröder
Partner at Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Christian is a partner at Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, specializing in data security and privacy liability.
Elysia Solomon
Senior Counsel at Albertsons Companies, Inc.
Elysia is a Senior Counsel at Albertsons Companies, Inc., specializing in data security and privacy liability.
Hon. Thomas I. Vanaskie (ret.)
Counsel at Stevens & Lee
Thomas is counsel at Stevens & Lee, focusing on data security and privacy liability.
James J. Pizzirusso
Partner at Hausfeld LLP
James is a partner at Hausfeld LLP, specializing in data security and privacy liability.
James Moss
Legal Advisor at Information Commissioner's Office
James is a Legal Advisor at the Information Commissioner's Office, specializing in data security and privacy liability.
Jim A. Trilling
Attorney at Federal Trade Commission
Jim is an attorney at the Federal Trade Commission, specializing in data security and privacy liability.
Jonathan M. Wilan
Partner at Sidley Austin LLP
Jonathan is a partner at Sidley Austin LLP, specializing in data security and privacy liability.
Kate M. Baxter-Kauf
Attorney at Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P.
Kate represents individuals, consumers, and financial institutions in plaintiffs’ side data breach litigation, cybersecurity and privacy counseling, and class actions in antitrust, consumer, securities, and ERISA matters.
Kenneth J. Withers
Deputy Executive Director at The Sedona Conference
Kenneth is the Deputy Executive Director at The Sedona Conference, focusing on data security and privacy liability.
Larry Wescott
Managing Director at Arete Incident Response
Larry is a Managing Director at Arete Incident Response, focusing on data security and privacy liability.
Prof. Jeff Kosseff
Assistant Professor at U.S. Naval Academy
Jeff is an Assistant Professor at the U.S. Naval Academy, specializing in data security and privacy liability.
Robert E. Cattanach
Attorney at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Bob assists clients in navigating regulatory law complexities in cybersecurity and compliance, leveraging his technical background and trial experience to promote and protect their interests.
Ruth Elizabeth Promislow
Partner at Bennett Jones LLP
Ruth is a partner at Bennett Jones LLP, focusing on data security and privacy liability.
Ryan G. Kriger
Assistant Attorney General at Vermont Attorney General's Office
Ryan is an Assistant Attorney General at the Vermont Attorney General's Office, focusing on data security and privacy liability.
Sara E. Romine
Senior Vice President at Lockton Companies
Sara is a Senior Vice President at Lockton Companies, specializing in data security and privacy liability.
Serge D. Jorgensen
Partner at The Sylint Group
Serge is a partner at The Sylint Group, specializing in data security and privacy liability.
Sheryl Falk
Attorney at Winston & Strawn LLP
Sheryl is an attorney at Winston & Strawn LLP, specializing in data security and privacy liability.
Starr Turner Drum
Attorney at Polsinelli
Starr is an attorney at Polsinelli, focusing on data security and privacy liability.
Tony O'Neill
Assistant Attorney General at Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Tony is an Assistant Attorney General at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, focusing on data security and privacy liability.
Woodrow Hartzog
Professor of Law at Northeastern University School of Law
Woodrow is a Professor of Law at Northeastern University School of Law, focusing on data security and privacy liability.
Event Details
- Date
- September 18-19, 2021
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Audience
- Professionals in data security and privacy law, including attorneys, compliance officers, policymakers, and academics.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation sought in accordance with individual jurisdictions for virtual meetings.