Privacy in Practice Conference 2026
by University of Maine School of Law's Center for Law + Innovation
The 2026 Privacy in Practice Conference, hosted by the University of Maine School of Law's Center for Law + Innovation, is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026. This annual event focuses on the evolving legal landscape of data protection, with this year's theme centered on sensitive data.
Key topics include the treatment of sensitive data under state privacy laws, children's and teenagers' privacy, and the complexities of precise geolocation data. Breakout sessions will cover areas such as artificial intelligence in healthcare, biometric privacy law, and safeguarding sensitive data.
The conference offers 5.5 hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, including 1.25 hours dedicated to harassment and discrimination. Attendees will have opportunities for networking during scheduled breaks and lunch.
Legal professionals, privacy practitioners, and individuals interested in data protection are encouraged to attend to stay informed on current issues and best practices in privacy law.
Speakers(16)
Adam Barea
Director at YouTube Legal
Director at YouTube Legal, discussing issues related to kids' and teens' data.
Amelia Vance
Public Interest Privacy Center
Representative from the Public Interest Privacy Center, speaking on kids' and teens' data.
Andrew Ferrer
Verrill
Representative from Verrill, co-leading the breakout session on how AI affects health information.
Ariel Pardee
Pierce Atwood
Representative from Pierce Atwood, leading the breakout session on biometric privacy.
Cheryl Saniuk-Heinig
McDonald Hopkins
Representative from McDonald Hopkins, leading the breakout session on harassment and discrimination in AI.
Cobun Zweifel-Keegan
Managing Director at IAPP Washington DC
Managing Director at IAPP Washington DC, presenting on sensitive personal information under US state privacy laws.
Evan Wolff
Akin
Representative from Akin, leading the breakout session on safeguarding sensitive data.
Julianna Orgel-Eaton
General Counsel at Ziff Davis
General Counsel at Ziff Davis, discussing precise geolocation data.
Keefe Clemons
Verrill
Representative from Verrill, leading the breakout session on how AI affects health information.
Matthew Nichols
Privacy Counsel at CarGurus
Privacy Counsel at CarGurus, contributing to the session on precise geolocation data.
Matthew Stein
Pierce Atwood
Representative from Pierce Atwood, co-leading the breakout session on biometric privacy.
Prof. Scott Bloomberg
Professor at University of Maine School of Law
Professor at the University of Maine School of Law, delivering the welcome and introductions at the conference.
Richard Cohen
Assistant General Counsel at IAB
Assistant General Counsel at IAB, contributing to the panel on kids' and teens' data.
Rob Knake
TPO Group
Representative from TPO Group, co-leading the breakout session on safeguarding sensitive data.
Ryan Kriger
Deputy Chief at Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
Deputy Chief at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, participating in the panel on precise geolocation data.
William Simpson
Westin Fellow at IAPP
Westin Fellow at IAPP, moderating the session on precise geolocation data.
Event Details
- Date
- June 5, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Portland, United States
- University of Maine School of Law
- Pricing
- Unknown
- Audience
- Legal professionals, privacy practitioners, and individuals interested in data protection.
- CLE Credits
- 5.5 CLE hours including 1.25 hours of harassment and discrimination