2025 Privacy Summit (Virtual CLE Program)

All in-house counsel are invited to participate in 5 hours of virtual California CLE programming, lunch delivery across the U.S. and more! 
Discover new and timely legal updates pertaining to all things privacy.

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8:30AM - 9:30AM I Shook Hardy
Collecting and Transferring Personal Data Around The World: U.S. and Global development in Privacy Laws

This panel will cover the challenges global companies face when collecting personal data in the U.S. and abroad and transferring such data to other countries. Our discussion will include EU enforcement trends related to data transfers, the DOJ Final Rule on Bulk Transfers of Sensitive U.S. Personal and Government Data, and recent updates on U.S. State privacy laws and privacy laws in India and China.

Panelists:
Camila Tobon, Partner, Shook Hardy
Tammy Webb, Partner, Shook Hardy
Christina Terplan, Partner, Atheria Law
Charlotte Worlock - Partner, Atheria Law – London
Katherine Heaton, Claims Focus Group Leader, Cyber Services & InfoSec, Beazley Insurance Services

9:45am-10:45am I Farella, Braun + Martel
Deploying AI with Confidence: Best Practices Related to Privacy & Governance

If you are deploying AI in your company, or planning to do so, join this lively discussion to learn about issues and best practices you should be thinking about. We will address privacy concerns and operational challenges around AI, including employee monitoring, automated decision making, AI governance, issues in contracting and third party risks.

Panelists:
Sushila Chanana, Partner, Farella Braun + Martel
Sheila Pham, Director, Legal, RingCentral
Caroline Reebs, Associate General Counsel, Cadence Design Systems

11:00am-Noon I Benesch
Where Privacy-by-Design Ends and Enforcement Begins: Rethinking Website Compliance in 2025

From cookie banners and consent signals to targeted advertising and third-party scripts, websites have become a focal point for privacy enforcement across the country. As state regulators sharpen their focus on digital transparency, user control, and opt-out compliance, businesses are facing increased scrutiny for how they collect and share consumer data online.

This panel—moderated by Adriana Beach (Of Counsel at Benesch)—brings together in-house counsel and enforcement perspectives to unpack the latest trends shaping privacy enforcement at the state level. Panelists will explore how regulatory expectations are evolving, what enforcement priorities may lie ahead, and how businesses can proactively evaluate and implement practical measures to assess and future-proof their websites and privacy programs.

Panelists:
Adriana Beach, Of Counsel, Benesch
Arlene Mu, Assistant General Counsel, IAB
Juliette Stancil, Senior Assistant General Counsel, Privacy at Intuit
Lara Kehoe Hoffman, Assistant Chief Counsel, Enforcement Division at the California Privacy Protection Agency

Noon - Lunch Delivery, Hosted by Ankura (Must order in advance with link provided)

12:30pm-1:30pm I Finnegan
Cybersecurity Regulations Around The World Are Rapidly Changing. What Does This Mean For Your Company?

The pace of technology continues to develop rapidly and digitization is expanding. Legislators around the world have been passing laws in an attempt to hold companies accountable for cybersecurity risks and increase their resilience. This panel will provide a survey of the latest developments in cyber security law and regulation.   We will discuss the requirements of new US and EU cybersecurity regulations as well as identify trends and best practices that companies should keep in mind when developing and maintaining a robust cyber security risk management program.

Panelists:
Lynn Parker Dupree, Partner, Finnegan
Nick Godlove, Legal Director, AI and Global Data Privacy, Yum! Brands

1:45pm-2:45pm I Keker, Van Nest & Peters
Navigating the Privacy Minefield: Litigation Trends and Case Strategy

This program provides an overview of the increasingly complex and fragmented privacy landscape in the United States, focusing on litigation trends, claims asserted in the U.S. and California, key defenses, and practical takeaways. We will dive deeper into real-world issues that corporate clients face today, including the rise in privacy class actions wielding old legislation against the advent of “big data” and Internet-based technologies, as well as recent enforcement cases that highlight the potential legal and reputational risks for corporate officers and legal departments navigating data breaches and security disclosures. The program also highlights best practices for maintaining defensible privacy policies and minimizing exposure in the face of escalating enforcement and class action litigation.

Panelists:
Ben Berkowitz, Partner, Keker, Van Nest & Peters
Andrew Dawson, Partner, Keker, Van Nest & Peters
Christina Lee, Partner, Keker, Van Nest & Peters
In-House Counsel TBD

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