The 2026 Annual Privacy Summit, organized by the California Lawyers Association's Privacy Law Section, took place on February 19-20, 2026, at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center in Los Angeles. This premier event brought together privacy and legal professionals from across California for two days of in-depth discussions and networking opportunities.
The summit covered a range of critical topics, including data protection, compliance, and technology innovation. Attendees had the opportunity to earn up to 11 hours of MCLE credits, encompassing 11 hours of Technology in the Practice of Law, 1.0 hour of Ethics, and 1.0 hour of Implicit Bias training.
In addition to the educational sessions, the event featured networking opportunities with regulators, in-house counsel, and industry leaders shaping the future of privacy and AI law. The summit also honored Liz Travis Allen as the 2026 California Privacy Lawyer of the Year, recognizing her exceptional contributions to privacy regulation, innovation, and public service.
This summit was ideal for privacy professionals, legal practitioners, and industry leaders seeking to stay informed about the latest developments in privacy law and technology. Attendees gained valuable insights and connections to navigate the evolving landscape of data protection and compliance.
Speakers(4)
Derek Song
Law Student at UCLA School of Law
Derek Song, a third-year student at UCLA School of Law, won the Privacy Law Section’s Inaugural Law Student Writing Competition for his essay titled 'Fault Without Proof: Comparative Responsibility for Statutory Privacy Violations.'
Kashif Chand
Assistant Attorney General at New Jersey
Assistant Attorney General Kashif Chand highlighted the coordination among state privacy regulators and introduced the 'Kash Ick Factor' as a test for data policies that may feel wrong.
Liz Travis Allen
California Privacy Protection Agency
Liz Travis Allen was honored as the 2026 California Privacy Lawyer of the Year for her work implementing the Delete Act, including developing the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP), a centralized system allowing California consumers to submit a single request directing registered data brokers to delete their personal information.
Tom Kemp
California Privacy Protection Agency
Tom Kemp emphasized California's investment in operational infrastructure to support long-term privacy enforcement, including the development of the DROP platform and support for universal opt-out preference signals.
Event Details
- Date
- September 9-10, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Salzburg, United States
- UCLA Luskin Conference Center
- Pricing
- $895 - $995
- Audience
- Privacy professionals, legal practitioners, industry leaders
- CLE Credits
- Up to 11 hours of MCLE, including 1.0 hour Ethics and 1.0 hour Implicit Bias