Clark Hill Attorney Ashley L. Buck (Wilkinson) Published in The Legal Intelligencer

In honor of Data Privacy Week 2026, we’re offering two timely webinars focused on the most pressing issues in privacy and cybersecurity. These sessions are designed to help legal and compliance professionals navigate evolving risks and strengthen their defense strategies.

Webinar 1

Managing Risk in Privacy and Data Breach Litigation:

Practical Defense Strategies

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 

  1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT

This webinar explores practical strategies for defending privacy and data breach class actions in today’s complex regulatory and litigation environment. Our panel of experienced litigators will share insights on managing risk after a complaint is filed, navigating early case challenges, and aligning defense strategies with evolving privacy obligations. 

Key Takeaways

What’s driving privacy and data breach class actions today.
Practical steps to minimize exposure and litigation costs.
Early case assessment, motion practice, and settlement considerations.
Integrating regulatory obligations into litigation strategy.
Insights from recent cases and emerging patterns.

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