Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Institute
Date: Oct 3, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, and Online
Member Price: $203.00
Non-Member Price: $254.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: , For All Attorneys
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Keynote
Moderator
- Rebecca L. Rakoski, Esq.
- Co-Chair, New JerseySBA Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Law
XPAN Law Partners LLP, Marlton - Karen Painter Randall, Esq.
- Chair, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and Incident Response Group
Connell Foley LLP, Roselandis founder and Chair of the Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and Incident Response Group at Connell Foley LLP in Roseland, New Jersey. Formerly Certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, she represents clients in complex litigation, and regulatory compliance and defense matters involving cybersecurity, data protection and privacy, social media and professional liability; and provides counsel and advocacy in federal and state courts for both professionals and businesses across a broad range of industries.
Admitted to practice in New Jersey and before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court, Ms. Randall is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and serves as Co-Chair of its New Jersey KnowledgeNet chapter. She received three ABA presidential appointments to serve on the Cybersecuity Legal Task Force and the Standing Committee on Lawyer’s Professional Liability, and is the co-founder and Chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Cybersecurity Legal Task Force. Ms. Randall has also served as Chair of the USLAW Network Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group and co-chaired the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) 2016 NYC Cyber Liability Summit, and the University of South Carolina School of Law selected her to serve as Director of the Cybersecurity Institute. A Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, she was appointed by Chief Justice Rabner to serve on the Board on Civil Trial Certification.
Ms. Randall was selected by Bloomberg BNA to serve as its New Jersey Contributing Editor on cyber and privacy issues for Bloomberg Law: Privacy & Data Security, focusing on the
regulatory and compliance landscape of data protection laws in the U.S. and around the world. She has lectured for the American Bar Association, the AICPA and other professional organizations, and is the author and co-author of articles which have appeared in New Jersey Lawyer, USLAW Magazine and other publications. She is the recipient of several honors.
Ms. Randall received her B.A. and M.A. in Public Administration from the University of South Carolina and her J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law. She completed the Advanced Legal Management Program at Montclair University’s School of Business and clerked for the Honorable J. Emmet Cassidy, JSC.
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Presenters
In this intensive one-day CLE program, you’ll catch up on the latest data privacy and cybersecurity threats affecting your firm and the clients you represent. Designed for general counsel, managing partners, corporate and business attorneys, data privacy attorneys, and other legal professionals, the session dives into how cybercriminals are centralizing attacks—offering ransomware and related services as a turnkey solution. You’ll explore emerging tactics such as extortionware and low and slow exfiltration, learn practical strategies to prevent breaches, and understand the critical steps to take when an incident occurs. In one day, you’ll be equipped with the actionable tools needed to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your practice isn’t the next headline.
Why You Need to Attend:
- Get up to speed on the latest trends in centralized cyberattacks and ransomware as a service.
- Learn how to proactively prevent data privacy breaches before they happen.
- Discover effective response strategies for managing cybersecurity incidents as they occur.
- Understand new regulatory shifts and legislative changes that impact legal practice in this area.
What You’ll Learn:
- Practical techniques for assessing and mitigating risks from modern cyberthreats.
- Actionable strategies for integrating robust cybersecurity protocols into your practice.
- Insights into evolving tactics like extortionware and low and slow exfiltration, with real-world case studies.
- Step-by-step guidance on navigating both preventive measures and incident response to safeguard your firm and your clients.
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