Review recent developments in U.S. data breach and cyber class action litigation, as well as in new and emerging enforcement standards at the federal and state level.

Richard J. Johnson, Jones Day - Dallas, TX

Daniel J. Felz, Alston & Bird LLP - Dallas, TX and Brussels, Belgium

Enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act is set to commence in July 2020. Explore how companies are grappling with how to integrate the recently revised CCPA regulations into their ordinary business activities. Hear practical guidance on operationalizing compliance with the CCPA as well as other state data privacy laws (e.g., Illinois’ Biometric Information Protection Act).

Wendy Elsa Bozzolasco, SunPower - Austin, TX
Devika Kornbacher, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Houston, TX

The term "Reasonable Security" is appearing in news headlines and inside court rooms. Regulators are increasingly conducting examinations of breached corporations to determine if preventative “Reasonable Security” measures are being deployed across the enterprise. Class action litigation representatives are also questioning, if a lack of "Reasonable Security” contributed to breaches in their complaints. 
 
In this session, Crypsis experts will discuss how “Reasonable Security” can be achieved across the pillars of people, process, and technology--including the implementation and management of proactive "Reasonable Security" measures. Additionally, the Crypsis team will discuss how to evaluate and measure if “Reasonable Security” is in place, and how to identify gaps that may exist in a cybersecurity program.

Moderator:
Art Ehuan, Alvarez & Marsal - Washington, DC
Panelists:
Robyn K. Bacon, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP - Los Angeles, CA
Wil Bennett, USAA - San Antonio, TX
LeeAnne Pelzer, Crypsis - McLean, VA

A review of cybersecurity techniques, technologies, and principles that are used to protect a company's intellectual property. For the purposes of this lesson, we will focus on protecting various types of copyrightable content and potential trade secrets.

Seth James Nielson, Crimson Vista - Austin

Technology is pushing the limits of almost every sector of society, from the personal to the professional. With every advancement comes opportunity, disruption, risk, security issues, and privacy concerns. Often, we focus on the technology of today, failing to look ahead to where technology might advance tomorrow. Hear more on expectant emerging technologies including blockchain, smart cities, artificial intelligence, biometrics, and even the new imperatives to better understand work-from-home and work-remote options. 

Moderator:
Chad M. Pinson, Stroz Friedberg - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Jordan J. Herman, Baker Botts L.L.P. - Austin, TX
Lacey Shrum, Vela Wood & Smart Kx - Dallas, TX

Examine current government enforcement perspectives and trends, including how they relate to the private sector.

Moderator:
Shamoil T. Shipchandler, Jones Day - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
David L. Hirsch, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Fort Worth, TX
Camelia Lopez Shoemaker, U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Texas - Plano, TX

William R. Daugherty, Baker & Hostetler LLP - Houston, TX

Alignment of Cyber Insurance and Incident Response Plans is critical to ensure that comprehensive coverage is provided and the organization can recover from cyber incidents effectively.  

Dominic Keller, CISSP, Willis Towers Watson - San Francisco, CA
Leslie C. Thorne, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Austin, TX

Speaker TBD

Hear from a panel of in-house counsel on the latest challenges and solutions in confronting cyber threats.

Moderator:
Emily Westridge Black, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Austin, TX
Panelist:
Panelist(s) TBD