7th Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Law Conference
Plano, Texas, USA
Registrar: +1.972.244.3404
ILT: +1.972.244.3437
Fax: +1.972.244.3401
E-Mail: ilt@cailaw.org
Overview
Presented by the Institute for Law and Technology, this conference brings together cybersecurity professionals from the region and around the country to provide advice and guidance to in-house and private practice attorneys on cybersecurity and data privacy legal issues.
Conference Co-Chairs
Shereen El Domeiri
Domeiri PLLC
Dallas, Texas
Nicola Hobeiche
TaxAct, Inc.
Dallas, Texas
Stephen Lilley
Mayer Brown LLP
Washington, D.C.
Registration Options
- $435 - Regular Registration Fee
- $0 - ILT Advisory Board Member (Advisory Board Members will be emailed a special registration link. Email ilt@cailaw.org with questions.)
- $345 - ILT Supporting or Sustaining Member Employee
- $345 - ILT Young Technology Professional Member
- $345 - DBA Science and Technology Section Member
- $345 - Full-Time Government or Non-Profit Employee
- $125 - Full-Time U.S. Law Professor
- $75 - Full-Time U.S. Law Student
Schedule and Faculty
8:20 – 8:30 am - Welcome, Overview and Introduction
8:30 - 9:30 - Interactive Cybersecurity Tabletop – Part 1
This session will feature an interactive cybersecurity tabletop that will allow participants to discuss legal and communications issues during a hypothetical incident.
Facilitator: Jeremy D. Rucker, Spencer Fane LLP, Plano, TX
- Evan Roberts, Senior Managing Director, Co-Head Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Communications, FTI Consulting, Inc., New York, NY
9:30 - 10:30 - Recent Trends in Cyber-Attacks on U.S. Public and Private Entities and the Fight Against Cybercriminals
As cybercriminals continue to evolve, our federal law enforcement agencies are working diligently to stay abreast of the latest trends to bring these bad actors to justice. This panel will share recent trends in cyberattacks affecting both the private and public sector, update us on the latest enforcement actions, and provide guidance about coordinating with these agencies when responding to a cybersecurity incident.
Moderator: Shereen El Domeiri, Domeiri PLLC, Dallas, TX
- Leigha Simonton, U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas, Dallas, TX
- Stefan Hare, Network Intrusion Forensic Analyst, United States Secret Service, Irving, TX
- Errin Martin, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Section Chief - National Security, Cyber, and Money Laundering, U.S. Attorney’s Office, NDTX, Dallas, TX
- Chris Thompson, Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Dallas, TX
10:30 - 11:00 - BREAK
11:00 - 11:45 - Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: An In-House Perspective
Businesses face complex challenges as they navigate evolving cybersecurity and data privacy expectations. This panel will offer an in-house perspective on how to meet these challenges, including on how security and legal teams can work together most effectively, key issues to watch out for in the coming months, and practical suggestions for collaborating with stakeholders across an organization.
Moderator: Stephen Lilley, Mayer Brown LLP, Washington, D.C.
- Kim Udovic, Vice President, Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory, Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Plano, TX
- Josh Davis, Group Vice President & Chief Cybersecurity Officer, Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Plano, TX
11:45 - 12:00 - ChatGPT and the Law: Fact v. Fiction
In this presentation, Dr. Ouyang will give an overview of ChatGPT and similar artificial intelligence models. She will address how large language models (LLMs) excel and can help lawyers and other professionals, as well as the deficiencies in LLMs and how lawyers should refrain from using them.
- Dr. Jessica Ouyang, Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
12:00 - 12:30 - Lunch
12:30 - 1:15 - Lunch Session: Privacy and Cybersecurity – Helpful or Hurtful for Comp and Benefits Compliance?
This panel will explore the impact of privacy and cybersecurity compliance on the human resources functions of an employer. Topics will include (i) how non-US privacy compliance impacts compensation analysis and certain public company reporting requirements, (ii) challenges faced by plan sponsors when protecting participant information in retirement plans; and (iii) HIPAA privacy compliance issues.
- Adam Sencenbaugh, Haynes and Boone, LLP, Austin, TX
- Susan A. Wetzel, Haynes and Boone, LLP, Dallas, TX
1:15 - 1:30 - BREAK
1:30 - 2:00 - Cybersecurity Concerns in Critical Infrastructure
- Chad Adams, Supervisory Cybersecurity Advisor, Region VI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Tyler, TX
2:00 - 2:15 - What is the Biggest Problem in Cyber Today?
Shawn Wiora is a leading expert in quantifying cyber risk will reveal the on-going challenges of cyber insurance. This 15-minute exploration promises to shed light on why this issue has emerged as a central concern in today's organizations and boardrooms, offering invaluable insights drawn from a career of innovation and leadership.
- Shawn Wiora, Chief Executive Officer, Maxxsure LLC, Addison, TX
2:15 - 3:00 - Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Evolving Challenges and Key Priorities
The importance of safeguarding consumers’ personal information and appropriately addressing cybersecurity risks has never been more paramount. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) play pivotal roles in this area, and recent enforcement actions and priorities have clearly affected companies’ legal obligations. Join our lively conversation with the regulators, and gain insight into current enforcement paradigms, regulatory trends, and what the FTC and SEC consider essential for company compliance.
Moderator: Kathryne (Kate) M. Morris, Hosch & Morris, PLLC, Dallas, TX
- M. Hasan Aijaz, Attorney – Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Federal Trade Commission, Dallas, TX
- Derek Kleinmann, Senior Counsel, Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit, Division of Enforcement, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Fort Worth, TX
3:00 – 3:15 - BREAK
3:15 - 3:45 - The Rapidly Evolving Data Privacy Landscape
This presentation will discuss the rapidly changing data privacy landscape, describing key statutory and regulatory changes in the past 12 months. Presented by an up-and-coming leader in the privacy sector, this presentation will highlight key risks to monitor in the months ahead.
- Erika Vela, BakerHostetler LLP, Houston, TX
3:45 - 4:45 - Incident Response Tabletop Exercise – Part 2
This session will feature an interactive cybersecurity tabletop that will allow participants to discuss legal and communications issues during a hypothetical incident.
Facilitator: Jeremy D. Rucker, Spencer Fane LLP, Plano, TX
- Evan Roberts, Senior Managing Director, Co-Head Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Communications, FTI Consulting, Inc., New York, NY
4:45 - 5:00 - Adjourn/Closing Remarks
5:00 – 6:15 pm - Networking Social
MCLE Credit
This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 6.75 hours of MCLE credit, of which no credit hours will apply to ethics/professional responsibility credit. Course ID 174207408.
ILT will directly apply (if requested) for course accreditation in the following additional states: California, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Attorneys may be eligible to receive CLE credit through reciprocity or attorney self-submission in other states, which may require you to pay an additional fee. Credit hours vary depending on the jurisdiction. ILT conferences are typically accredited by all mandatory CLE states. Please review your jurisdiction’s MCLE regulations for more information on the ability to obtain credit for this program.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Lunch Sponsors (limited to 2) - $3,000 each
- Company/firm name and logo displayed on signage during lunch
- Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the program materials
- Recognition on the conference website, in e-marketing, and on social media
- 2 complimentary registrants at the Conference and 2 discounted registrations
- Recognition from the podium at the conference
- An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference
Conference Reception Sponsors (limited to 4) - $2,250 each
- Company/firm logo displayed in the program materials
- Recognition on the conference website, in e-marketing, and on social media
- 1 complimentary registrant at the conference
- 2 complimentary registrants to the reception only
- Recognition at the Reception and at the podium of the conference
- An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the reception
Gold Sponsors - $2,500 each
- Company/firm logo displayed in the program materials
- Recognition on the conference website, in e-marketing, and on social media
- 2 complimentary registrants at the conference and 1 discounted registration
- Recognition from the podium at the conference
- An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference
Silver Sponsors - $1,500 each
- Company/firm logo displayed in the program materials
- Recognition on the conference website, in e-marketing, and on social media
- 1 complimentary registrant at the conference
- Recognition during the conference
Exhibitor (Non-law Firms only) - $1,000 each
- An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference
- Name/logo on Conference website with link to company page
- 1 discounted registration
Other Information
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Press Policy
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