Name
Crisis Response Workshop: Legal's Role in Responding to the Inevitable Hack
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description
It is 2am and your phone rings with the news every company dreads, a breach has occurred and sensitive data is at risk. What happens next, and how does legal step in to lead the response? This interactive table-top exercise will walk through a real time scenario, guiding participants step by step through the critical decisions, roles, and actions required to manage a cyber incident. Attendees will engage directly in the process, gaining practical insight into how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from an increasingly common and high stakes situation.
- Responding under pressure: Step through the critical first hours after a data breach, including key decisions, roles, and legal responsibilities.
- Interactive crisis simulation: Participate in a real-time tabletop exercise to understand how to coordinate across teams and manage a cyber incident effectively.
- Preparing for resilience: Gain practical insights on strengthening incident response plans, minimizing risk, and supporting recovery in high-stakes scenarios.
Speakers
Kristi Duske, Chief Legal Officer - UMC Health System
Jeannine Taylor, Deputy General Counsel - Keck Medicine of USC
Monique Allen, Vice-President, Chief Privacy Officer & Associate General Counsel - Memorial Hermann Health System
Thomas Haskins, Partner and Office Managing Partner, Dallas - Barnes & Thornburg
Afigo Fadahunsi, Chief Litigation & Managing Counsel - Verisk
Jeannine Taylor, Deputy General Counsel - Keck Medicine of USC
Monique Allen, Vice-President, Chief Privacy Officer & Associate General Counsel - Memorial Hermann Health System
Thomas Haskins, Partner and Office Managing Partner, Dallas - Barnes & Thornburg
Afigo Fadahunsi, Chief Litigation & Managing Counsel - Verisk