The Privacy in Practice Conference is an annual event organized by the University of Maine School of Law, focusing on the evolving landscape of information privacy law. This conference brings together legal professionals, academics, and students to discuss pressing issues in data management, consumer privacy, and artificial intelligence.
Key topics covered at the 2023 conference included the foundational principles of privacy law, strategies for handling privacy investigations, and emerging privacy and data regulations in the U.S., U.K., and EU. Sessions featured expert panels and keynote addresses from leaders in the field, providing attendees with comprehensive insights into current and future challenges in privacy law.
The conference offered valuable networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with seasoned in-house and outside privacy counsel. Notable speakers included Ryan Kriger, an attorney at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, and Trevor Hughes, President and CEO of the International Association of Privacy Professionals. These sessions provided practical knowledge and fostered professional relationships among attendees.
This event is ideal for legal practitioners, compliance officers, and students interested in privacy law. Attendees gain up-to-date knowledge on privacy regulations and practices, enhancing their ability to navigate the complexities of data protection in various organizational contexts.
Speakers(10)
Andrew Clearwater
Chief Trust Architect at OneTrust
Andrew Clearwater serves as the Chief Trust Architect at OneTrust, focusing on building trust and compliance solutions.
Christopher Hoff
Assistant General Counsel, Privacy and Regulatory Affairs at Microsoft
Christopher Hoff is the Assistant General Counsel for Privacy and Regulatory Affairs at Microsoft, focusing on privacy compliance.
Courtney Thorpe
Vice President, Senior Counsel at TD Bank, N.A.
Courtney Thorpe is the Vice President and Senior Counsel at TD Bank, N.A., focusing on legal matters in banking.
Ginny Lee
Associate General Counsel, Security Group at Cisco
Ginny Lee is the Associate General Counsel for Cisco's Security Group, overseeing legal matters related to security.
Joe Jones
Director of Research and Insights at IAPP
Joe Jones serves as the Director of Research and Insights at IAPP, overseeing research projects and insights.
Joseph Duball
Staff Writer at IAPP
Joseph Duball is a Staff Writer at IAPP, covering developments in privacy law.
Justin Weiss
Associate General Counsel, Digital & Regulatory at Prosus
Justin Weiss is the Associate General Counsel for Digital & Regulatory at Prosus, handling legal matters in digital regulation.
Ryan G. Kriger
Lecturer at University of Vermont
Ryan Kriger is a Lecturer at the University of Vermont and an Attorney at the US Federal Trade Commission's Division of Privacy and Identity Protection. He is a former Vermont Assistant Attorney General.
Scott Handler
Professor of Cyber Studies at George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies
Scott Handler is a Professor of Cyber Studies at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, specializing in cybersecurity education.
Stephenie Gosnell Handler
Partner at Gibson Dunn
Stephenie Gosnell Handler is a Partner at Gibson Dunn, specializing in privacy and cybersecurity law.
Event Details
- Date
- June 2, 2023
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Portland, United States
- University of Maine School of Law
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, compliance officers, students interested in privacy law
- CLE Credits
- 6.5 ME CLE credits
- Attendees
- Limited to 60 participants