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In Course 105, students will learn the basics of cybersecurity in the energy industry. We will discuss the basic concepts, including key terminology, of what cybersecurity is. Our faculty will then address what happens in a data breach, and the legal and practical considerations in responding to the breach. We will explore the role of the lawyer, senior management, and the board concerning cybersecurity. Our faculty will provide an update on the current status of data privacy laws, as well as current trends. They will also cover vendor and supply chain management, and cyber insurance. Our program will wrap up with a panel featuring presentations on cybersecurity in the oil, natural gas, electric utility, hydro, and nuclear industries. Our program will feature a keynote speech by a governmental official involved in cybersecurity.
location
Morgan Lewis
1701 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Monday, December 9
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM: Registration and Boxed Lunch
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM: Introduction, Logistics
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Keynote Speaker: Joseph McClelland, Director, FERC


1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: What Is Cybersecurity?
- Basic concepts (what are the threats, what are we trying to protect, how do we protect it, what are the major statutory and regulatory principles, etc.)
- Key terminology

Speaker: Dr. Cynthia Hsu, Cybersecurity Program and Product Manager, NRECA
2:35 PM - 2:45 PM: Break
2:45 PM - 4:30 PM: Data Breach and Breach Response
- What happens in a data breach (with a particular focus on ransomware)
- Legal, operational, commercial, and other risks
- Due diligence and legal minimum requirements before, during, and after a breach
- Key steps in responding

Speakers:
Gwen Keyes Fleming, Partner, Van Ness Feldman
Carter Schoenberg, Executive Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions, IPKeys Power Partners
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Role of Lawyer, Senior Management, and Board
- The lawyer’s obligation for his or her own practice and office (including professional ethical obligations)
- Counseling the C-suite
- Protecting attorney-client privilege
- Applicable standard of care (business judgment rule, fiduciary duty)
- What senior management and board should be doing now

Speaker: Dan Frank, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Networking Reception hosted by Morgan Lewis
Tuesday, December 10
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM: Welcome, Introduction / Recap
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM: Data Privacy
- The legislative response – federal vs. state
- Trends – CA vs. GDPR
- PCI compliance

Speaker: Paul McCulloch-Otero, Counsel, Eversheds Sutherland
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Vendor and Supply Chain Management
- Key commercial considerations
- Current regulatory environment

Speaker: Dan Frank, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: Cyber Insurance
- What it covers – and what it doesn’t
- Practice pointers

Speaker: Harvey Bartle, Partner, Morgan Lewis
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM: Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Energy Sector Panel
- Oil
- Natural Gas
- Electric Utility
- Hydro
- Nuclear

Speakers:
Arjun Ramadevanahalli, Associate, Morgan Lewis
Ben Norris, Senior Counsel, American Petroleum Institute
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM: Wrap-up & Conclusion
Thank you to our host

HOTEL:
EBA has not secured a room block for this meeting, however the following hotels are within a 3 block radius of Morgan Lewis:
The Westin Philadelphia
Liberty Place, 99 S 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-563-1600
Rates start at $161
2 min walk/0.1 miles
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
120 S 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-569-8300
Rates start at $161
4 min walk/ 0.2 miles
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE):
Program is approved om PA, WI and pending approval in VA, NY CLE. Each state has its own rules and regulations regarding "CLE". For questions on CLE email EBA-CLE@eba-net.org. To assure accreditation, you MUST include your BAR # AND STATE with your registration. ONLY REGISTERED ATTENDEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CLE
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration includes the two-day Primer, electronic attendee handouts, lunch, breakfast, breaks, and reception.
Primer registrations will only be accepted when accompanied by a check, money order, government purchase order/training form or credit card information and may be limited by the capacity of the facilities. Registrations will not be held without payment.
EBA’s Primer Series pre-registration closes on December 6th. Thereafter, registrations can only be taken on-site at the conference.
REGISTRATION FEES:
Type |
Member Rate |
Non-Member Rate |
REMOTE PARTICIPATION |
$290 |
$315 |
Attorney/Energy Professional |
$390 |
$415 |
Young Lawyer |
$315 |
$415 |
Government- Attorney/ EP/Academic |
$365 |
$415 |
Solo Attorney/Small Firm |
$390 |
$415 |
Student |
$140 |
$415 |
Mutli-Registration Discount (4th person and beyond) |
$340 |
NA |
*For firms registering 4 people or more, at the same time, EBA will provide you a group discounted registration rate of $300 per person for the 4th person and beyond. Applies to Private and Energy Professional members only. All attendees in the group must be members. Contact mmfrank@eba-net.org for more information.
2019 EBA PRIMER REGISTRATION FORM (PDF)
THREE WAYS TO REGISTER
1. Online: Register Online
2. Fax your completed REGISTRATION FORM with payment to EBA: (202) 833-5596
3. Mail your REGISTRATION FORM and payment to EBA, 2000 M St. NW, Suite 715, Washington, DC 20036
policies
To learn more, please contact EBA, (202) 223-5625 or by email at EBA@eba-net.org.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Refunds will be given to registrants who submit written cancellation to the address shown on the registration form by 12/08/2019, less a $50 administrative fee. The cancellation policy also applies to registration forms that are received and accepted after the deadline date. No refunds will be given after 12/08/2019. If a cancellation is requested after the deadline and accepted, there will be a $100 administrative fee. Substitutions are acceptable by 12/08/2019 (non-members substituting for members will be charged the difference between the member and non-member fees). Please note that regardless of the date the cancellation notice is received, no refunds will be processed until after the program. Confirmations will be sent to registrants via email if an address is provided.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons in need of special accommodation should inquire with Lisa Levine, Chief Executive Officer, llevine@eba-net.org at the EBA office.
EBA HARDSHIP POLICY
EBA offers eligible student, government, and academic members’ discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year meetings. EBA will, on a case-by-case basis, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at discounted rates. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your request to llevine@eba-net.org.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The Energy Bar Association (“EBA”) is committed to the goals of fostering an inclusive and diverse membership and increasing diversity across all levels of the Association. Attorneys and energy professionals in the energy field are welcome to join our ranks, regardless of race, creed, color, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, family and marital status (including pregnancy), family responsibilities, religion, national origin, age, personal appearance, political affiliation, veterans status, disability, source of income (government, solo, corporate, firm practice), or place of residence or business (geographic diversity) and are encouraged to become active participants in the Association’s activities.
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