Illinois (IL) Privacy CLE Course Catalog

In an increasingly regulated business landscape, it is crucial for organizations to be prepared when regulators come knocking at their doors. Step into the regulatory realm as this session will provide an exclusive glimpse into the evolving landscape of legal compliance and unique insights directly from the source. Our distinguished panel of regulators will explore the priorities, trends, and expectations shaping regulatory frameworks for 2024 and beyond.

In this program, data privacy and compliance attorneys Jana Terry (Beckstead Terry Ditto PLLC) and Andrea M. Gumushian (Varnum LLP) will provide an in-depth examination of the recent CPRA developments. Speakers, among other things, will present critical challenges and share strategies to avoid the consequences of potential violations.

In an era where compliance requirements and AI advancements shape the legal landscape, our session delves into the critical challenge of securing unstructured data. We explore strategies to harness AI effectively for legal processes while safeguarding client confidentiality. The presentation addresses the complexities of managing sensitive information amid evolving compliance norms and technological shifts. Participants will gain insights into implementing AI solutions that respect privacy and legal standards, ensuring that the legal sector's digital transformation aligns with ethical and professional responsibilities. Our focus extends to practical approaches and case studies, fostering a deep understanding of balancing innovation with information security in legal practice.

Every industry is looking for ways to integrate generative AI into their workflows to support workers, automate mundane tasks, reduce costs, and the legal industry is no different. When it comes to implementing and adopting new technology though, there’s going to be heightened scrutiny and particularly from an ethics, bias and privacy standpoint. Join this session as we share insights on how firms can think about adoption of new technology like LLMs, from forming a task force to piloting products.

In this program, experienced class action lawyers Jennifer A. Riley (Duane Morris LLP) and Gregory P. Abrams (Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP) will delve into an in-depth analysis of the current trends and recent court rulings involving the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The speakers will also provide the audience with practical strategies for bringing out the best in these lawsuits in a rapidly evolving legal climate.

As AI continues to revolutionize various aspects of our lives, concerns about data privacy, security, and ethical implications have become increasingly prevalent. Join this session as we explore the inherent risks and threats that arise when AI interacts with personal data, the type of frameworks that can be introduced to protect your organization, and the ethical conundrums that arise from AI.

The connection between Discovery, Security and Privacy is evolving, as new regulations materialize and the threat landscape expands. Join this session to hear from legal professionals on how Privacy and Security is front and center, to support and manage eDiscovery at Microsoft as well as other organizations.

In this program, you'll learn the lessons of some data breach cases that can help you protect your company when facing a data breach. This program also provides timely, actionable advice that includes the 5 things you can start doing today to help prevent data breaches and better prepare your company to respond to them if they do occur, focusing on the healthcare space where data breaches can include disclosure of personal health information regulated by state and federal laws including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).