2026 Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Summit - Chicago
Presenters
Melissa K. Ventrone , Peter Berk , Madison Shepley , Chad Love
Join us in Chicago for our 2026 Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Summit, a half-day program examining the legal, regulatory, and business challenges shaping the privacy, security, and technology landscape in 2026 and beyond. This year’s program will bring together experienced practitioners and industry leaders for timely, practical discussions on emerging cyber risks, executive accountability, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in both litigation and day-to-day legal practice.
Program topics include:
Cybersecurity & Privacy in 2026: What Keeps Executives Up at Night
Cybersecurity and privacy concerns have become critical enterprise risks demanding attention at the highest levels of leadership. From AI-driven threats and ransomware attacks to evolving global regulations and heightened executive accountability, organizations face complex challenges with real financial and reputational consequences. Our panel will explore the key issues shaping 2026, the decisions leaders must make under pressure, and practical strategies for managing cyber risk, responding to incidents, and staying ahead in an increasingly regulated and technologically complex environment.
Artificial Intelligence Meets the Courtroom: Emerging Risks in Modern Litigation
As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in business operations and legal practice, it is also reshaping the litigation landscape. This session will examine the growing role of AI in disputes, including privacy and related claims tied to AI use, as well as how AI tools are being leveraged for case preparation and litigation support. Panelists will discuss emerging issues around privilege, discovery, evidence admissibility, and courtroom presentation, offering insights into how courts are responding and what litigators and in-house teams should be considering now.
2.0 hours of CLE ethics credit are pending approval in Illinois.
Complimentary breakfast provided.
130 East Randolph Street, 39th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60601