The Sedona Conference Working Group 11 Annual Meeting is a premier event focused on data security and privacy liability, organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonprofit institute dedicated to advancing law and policy in these areas. The 2026 meeting is scheduled for May 5-6 at the offices of Shook, Hardy & Bacon in Kansas City, Missouri, with a welcome reception on the evening of May 4.
Key topics for this year's meeting include unique procedural aspects of data breach class actions, the second edition of the Data Privacy Primer, onward transfer of consumer personally identifiable information in mergers and acquisitions and bankruptcy contexts, and the application of attorney-client privilege in cybersecurity. Additional sessions will cover legislative drafting considerations, privacy and data security regulator roundtables, and litigation updates.
The event offers ample networking opportunities, including receptions on May 4 and 5, allowing attendees to connect with peers and industry leaders. Notable speakers include experts from law firms, regulatory agencies, and corporations, providing diverse perspectives on current challenges and developments in data security and privacy law.
This meeting is ideal for legal professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders involved in data security and privacy. Attendees will gain valuable insights into emerging issues, best practices, and collaborative solutions, enhancing their ability to navigate the evolving legal landscape in these critical areas.
Speakers(20)
Alexander Altman
Attorney at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Alexander Altman is an attorney at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, specializing in data security and privacy law.
Amanda Cook
Director of eDiscovery at Acorn Legal Solutions
Amanda Cook is the Director of eDiscovery at Acorn Legal Solutions, specializing in legal technology and data management.
Andrea L. D'Ambra
Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Andrea L. D'Ambra is a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, specializing in data protection and privacy law.
Arianna Evers
Counsel at WilmerHale
Arianna Evers is counsel at WilmerHale, specializing in privacy and cybersecurity matters.
Carol Alexis Chen
Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP
Carol Alexis Chen is a partner at Winston & Strawn LLP, focusing on complex litigation and regulatory compliance.
Chris Cronin
Partner at HALOCK Security Labs
Chris Cronin is a partner at HALOCK Security Labs, focusing on information security and risk management.
David Kalat
Director at Berkeley Research Group
David Kalat is a director at Berkeley Research Group, focusing on digital forensics and cybersecurity.
Edgar Gonzalez
Associate at Patterson + Sheridan LLP
Edgar Gonzalez is an associate at Patterson + Sheridan LLP, specializing in intellectual property and data privacy.
James Kaster
Partner at Nichols Kaster, PLLP
James Kaster is a partner at Nichols Kaster, PLLP, specializing in employment law and data privacy.
Jerami D. Kemnitz
Shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C.
Jerami D. Kemnitz is a shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C., focusing on employment law and data privacy.
John C. Gray
Partner at Lewis Roca
John C. Gray is a partner at Lewis Roca, focusing on data privacy and cybersecurity law.
Julie Lewis
CEO at Digital Mountain, Inc.
Julie Lewis is the CEO of Digital Mountain, Inc., specializing in eDiscovery and data management.
Kate Baxter-Kauf
Partner at Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP
Kate Baxter-Kauf is a partner at Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP, focusing on data security and privacy liability.
Robert E. Cattanach
Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Robert E. Cattanach is a partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, specializing in cybersecurity and data privacy law.
Scott A. Carlson
Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Scott A. Carlson is a partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, with expertise in electronic discovery and information governance.
Serge D. Jorgensen
President at The Sylint Group
Serge D. Jorgensen is the president of The Sylint Group, specializing in cybersecurity and digital forensics.
Sheryl Falk
Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP
Sheryl Falk is a partner at Winston & Strawn LLP, focusing on data privacy and cybersecurity litigation.
Starr Turner Drum
Shareholder at Maynard Cooper & Gale
Starr Turner Drum is a shareholder at Maynard Cooper & Gale, focusing on data privacy and cybersecurity law.
Stevie DeGroff
Assistant Attorney General at Colorado Department of Law
Stevie DeGroff is an Assistant Attorney General at the Colorado Department of Law, focusing on data privacy and security.
Walter S. Delacruz
Vice President at Deutsche Bank AG
Walter S. Delacruz is a Vice President at Deutsche Bank AG, specializing in information security and risk management.
Event Details
- Date
- April 26-27, 2022
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States
- Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
- Audience
- Legal professionals, policymakers, industry leaders
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending