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Privacy + Security Forum Spring Academy 2023

by George Washington University

The Privacy + Security Forum Spring Academy is an annual conference that brings together leading experts in privacy and security law. Organized by George Washington University, the event offers in-depth sessions designed to provide practical insights and actionable takeaways for professionals in the field.

The forum covers a wide range of topics, including European Union privacy and security laws, regulatory enforcement trends, and the Federal Trade Commission's activities and priorities. Workshops and panel discussions delve into subjects such as artificial intelligence governance, global data protection frameworks, and cybersecurity risk management strategies.

Attendees have the opportunity to participate in workshops led by seasoned professionals, such as the "EU Privacy + Security Law" workshop. The event also features plenary keynote sessions and provides Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for participants.

This forum is ideal for privacy professionals, security experts, attorneys, policymakers, and academics seeking to deepen their understanding of current privacy and security challenges and to network with peers in the industry.

Speakers(20)

Ali A. Jessani

Counsel at WilmerHale

Ali Jessani is counsel at WilmerHale, specializing in privacy and cybersecurity law.

Andrew Hoffman

VP, Senior Counsel at Goldman Sachs

Andrew Shaxted

Managing Director at FTI Consulting

Andrew Shaxted is a Managing Director at FTI Consulting, focusing on privacy and data protection.

Arlene Mu

Assistant General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer at Lowe’s Companies

Arlene Mu is the Assistant General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at Lowe’s Companies.

Chanda Marlowe

Associate at Loeb & Loeb LLP

Chanda Marlowe is an associate at Loeb & Loeb LLP, specializing in privacy and data protection.

Jennifer Willson

Senior VP, Infrastructure Engineering & Cloud Operations at Blackbaud

Jennifer Willson is the Senior Vice President of Infrastructure Engineering & Cloud Operations at Blackbaud.

Jeremy Berkowitz

Senior Director, Deputy Chief Privacy Officer at Paul Hastings

Jeremy Berkowitz is the Senior Director and Deputy Chief Privacy Officer at Paul Hastings.

Jon Knight

Senior Corporate Counsel at Deltek

Jon Knight is the Senior Corporate Counsel at Deltek, specializing in privacy and data protection.

Joseph Santiesteban

Partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

Joseph Santiesteban is a partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, specializing in privacy and cybersecurity law.

Joshua D. Davey

Partner at Troutman Pepper Locke

Joshua D. Davey is a partner at Troutman Pepper Locke, focusing on privacy and cybersecurity law.

Event Details

Date
May 10-12, 2023
3 days
Location
🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
George Washington University Student Center
Audience
Privacy professionals, security experts, attorneys, policymakers, and academics.
CLE Credits
CLE credits are available.

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