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Join Crowell at Law-Tech Connect and AUVSI XPONENTIAL in Houston, where industry experts focus on how changes in technology, policy, safety, and society are shaping the uncrewed systems and robotics industry. Co-located at XPONENTIAL, Law-Tech Connect is designed to connect and inform all those involved in uncrewed and autonomous systems in a one-day session focused on the intersection between technology and legal issues.

You are invited to attend Crowell's CMMC Day, an in-person event dedicated to exploring the complexities of CMMC implementation and associated legal risks. This event will feature a series of insightful conversations with industry experts on topics such as prepping for assessments, risk management, and the government and private sector’s perspectives on CMMC. 

Crowell is honored to host Ms. Stacy Bostjanick, the Defense Department’s CMMC Program Director, who will be joined live by Crowell attorneys Evan Wolff and Michael Gruden for an engaging fireside chat.

Crowell & Moring Counsel Michael Gruden, a member of the firm's Privacy & Cybersecurity Group, will be speaking at the Cybersecurity Symposium: The Cyberside Chat, taking place on Thursday, September 12 in Washington, D.C. His panel, "The Black, White, and Grey of Cybersecurity Compliance," will be taking place at 11:35 AM ET.

The American Bar Association CLE program is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of how AI impacts data privacy, the legal challenges posed by AI technologies, and the strategies to mitigate these challenges. The curriculum covers key topics such as the Colorado AI Act, the EU AI Act, GDPR, CCPA, biometric regulations, AI ethics, data anonymization obligations, and the role of AI in data breaches.

Crowell & Moring's Jennie VonCannon, Evan Wolff, and Michael Gruden, members of the firm's Privacy & Cybersecurity and Government Contracts Groups, will be speaking at the NCMA World Congress, taking place on July 23, 2024, in Seattle, Washington. They will lead a skill-based session, "Making CMMC 2.0 Requirements Work for Your Organization," at 10:30 AM PST.

Crowell & Moring Partner Linda Malek, a member of the firm's Health Care and Privacy & Cybersecurity Groups, will be speaking at the HCCA/SCCE Higher Education & Healthcare Research Compliance Conference, taking place June 10-12 in New Orleans. Her presentation, "Research Compliance 2024 Year In Review," will take place at 8:00 AM CDT.

Crowell & Moring Partner Evan Wolff, a member of the firm's Privacy & Cybersecurity Group, will be speaking at the 2024 Privacy in Practice Conference, taking place Friday, May 31, 2024 in Portland, Maine. His presentation, "Digital Threats and Innovation Opportunities: U.S. Priorities and Challenges," will take place at 2:30 PM EST. 

Crowell & Moring Partner Jennie VonCannon, a member of the firm's Privacy & Cybersecurity and White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement Groups, will be speaking at the ACC Foundation's 2024 Cybersecurity Summit, taking place in Los Angeles. Her panel, "GenAI & Cybersecurity-Integrating Cyber Risk into your AI Governance Strategy," will take place at 2:00 PM PST.

This session will include a dynamic panel that covers the importance of Generative AI (GenAI). The panelists will explain how to best leverage GenAI across your practice while mitigating the associated risks. They will provide practical tips for in-house counsel and other teams to improve efficiency and streamline operations through the use of technology. They will also share proven templates and other guidance for establishing effective AI policies.

Cybersecurity touches every aspect of consumer and corporate culture, and vulnerabilities present grave financial, legal, and reputational risks. Preventing, preparing for, and responding to data breaches in real time are chief concerns in today’s workforce. This conference programming will keep you apprised of the latest threats and innovations through educational sessions with leading subject matter experts. These learning opportunities will complement your broad understanding of cybersecurity strategies and principles, enabling you to become a more well-rounded, focused, and effective practitioner. This conference is geared towards law firms, corporations, and government officials.

Crowell & Moring Associate Gage Javier, a member of the firm's Privacy & Cybersecurity Group, will be speaking at Oxford University Saïd School of Business and Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Leadership Summit on Artificial Intelligence, taking place on Friday, March 15th in London. Her panel, "New Challenges From a World With AI: How AI raises New Ethical Considerations, Intellectual Property Rights, and Privacy Issues," will take place at 3:45 p.m. GMT.

Join hosts Andrew Karolyi, Charles Field Knight Dean, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, and Soumitra Dutta, Dean, Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, for a special collaboration between two leading business schools as we delve into one of the most pressing issues/opportunities facing business, business education, and society as a whole.

During this half-day conference, faculty and industry experts will discuss and engage the audience in conversation surrounding the impact of AI on a wide range of areas including healthcare and wellbeing, finance, policy, business intelligence, and consumer services.

We will also discuss ethical, intellectual property, data, technological, and leadership considerations, as well as how AI can be used responsibly and sustainably, and harnessed to drive more sustainable business models.

Crowell & Moring Partners Linda Malek and Jason Johnson, members of the firm's Health Care and Privacy & Cybersecurity Groups, will be speaking at Entrepreneurship Lab Bio and Health Tech NYC’s Clinical Trials Masterclass , taking place on March 13-14 in New York, NY.

They will both speak on "Best Practices in Recruiting for Health Equity: Designing a Successful Protocol for Recruitment" at 9:45 a.m. EST. Linda will also speak on "Future of Clinical Trials" and "Presentation of Attendee Clinical Trial Site Checklist: Feedback from Professionals", which will take place at 8:40 a.m. EST and 10:50 a.m. EST, respectively. Jason's talk, "Presentation of Attendee Clinical Trials with focus on recruiting," will begin at 10:50 a.m. EST. 

Join other privacy and cybersecurity legal professionals in Los Angeles to learn and connect. This two-day conference sponsored by the California Lawyers Association Privacy Section is packed with privacy content with input directly from regulators and industry leaders.

The “Top Issues in Cybersecurity” panel will take place on February 9, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. Cybersecurity lawyers never sleep, especially these days. Security incidents continue to occur at a breakneck pace, and state and federal governments are responding with a tsunami of new cybersecurity regulations. Jennie VonCannon and fellow panelists from Motorola Solutions, eBay, and DreamHost will discuss the biggest issues in cybersecurity in the year ahead.

Crowell & Moring Partner Evan Wolff, a member of the firm's Privacy & Cybersecurity Group, will be speaking at Energy Transition Summit, taking place February 5 - 8 in Arlington, VA. His presentation, "Contracting and Legal Trends of Cybersecurity for the Energy Transition" will take place from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST.

The U.S. Department of Energy Grid Modernization Initiative and Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response are excited to host the Energy Transition Summit: Grid Modernization Initiative and Clean Energy Cybersecurity. Attendees will learn about opportunities to engage with DOE-led efforts that are modernizing the future power grid and enabling a more resilient, secure, and equitable energy transition. This event will host thought leaders and working sessions to have a dialog about strategies for future energy systems through partnerships and technology transition across government, industry, research organizations, and local communities.

The Department of Defense (DOD)’s recent release of the highly anticipated proposed rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program (CMMC) has shaken up cybersecurity requirements for companies looking do business with the Federal Government. These emerging requirements become increasingly arduous for startup companies in the technology space – albeit cloud computing, software or artificial intelligence.

Co-sponsored by the ABA’s SciTech e-Privacy Committee; the ABA's Public Contract Law Section Cybersecurity Privacy and Emerging Technology Committee; Young Lawyer’s Division, Homeland Security Committee; and, Crowell & Moring, this event brings together law students and cyber, privacy, and information law professionals to discuss careers in this dynamic area.

Crowell & Moring Partner Matt Welling, a member of the firm's Privacy & Cybersecurity group, will be speaking at Cyberevolution, taking place November 14-16th in Frankfurt. His panel, "Arresting Disaster: Driving Incident Response in Cyber-Regulated Europe in an Age of AI Threats," will take place at 3:10 p.m. CET.

Overview of Government Contracts and Cybersecurity requirements, as well as recent developments in key areas.

Join Jennie VonCannon as she discusses "Technology and the Practice of Law," in this workshop hosted by the UCLA Institute for Technology, Law & Policy.