Symposium

Cybersecurity Law and Policy in Transition

Pending approval for 4 CLE Credits: 3.00 General, 1.00 Professional Conduct

The Ohio State Technology Law Journal presents its 2025 symposium: Cybersecurity Law and Policy in Transition. This event will take place at the Moritz College of Law in Saxbe Auditorium on Thursday, April 3, 2025. This year’s symposium will be focused on cybersecurity, bringing together leading experts from law, policy, and technology to discuss the pressing challenges and emerging trends within the field. Our goal is to foster a robust discussion on how legal frameworks can adapt to the rapidly changing cyber threat environment. The symposium will feature three panels and a keynote speaker. There will also be an option to watch via Zoom.  A tentative schedule of the symposium follows:

8:30 am- Sign In, Coffee, and Networking

9:00 am- Opening remarks 

9:15 am- Keynote: Erie Meyer, Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

10:00 am- Panel 1: The Future of Cybersecurity During Presidential Transition

Panelists will discuss areas such key national cybersecurity strategies, regulatory shifts, and responses to emerging threats, including election security, and cyber defense infrastructure, as the presidential administration transitions.

• Moderator: Dennis Hirsch, Professor, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
• Kirk Herath, Cybersecurity Strategic Advisor for Ohio Governor DeWine and Chairman of CyberOhio
• Erie Meyer, Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
• Ido Sivan-Sevilla, Assistant Professor, University of Maryland College of Information
• Josephine Wolff, Associate Professor of Cybersecurity Policy, The Fletcher School at Tufts University

11:30 am- Lunch break 

1:00 pm- Panel 2: Cross-Border Data Flows and Cybersecurity

This panel will explore the complex intersection of global data privacy laws and cybersecurity risks. Panelists will examine conflicts between cybersecurity measures and privacy regulations, the challenges of cross-border data transfers, and the legal frameworks governing international data flows. With differing data protection laws across jurisdictions, this discussion will highlight the legal, regulatory, and security implications for governments, businesses, and individuals navigating an increasingly interconnected digital landscape.

• Moderator: Steve Mortinger, Attorney, Mortinger & Mortinger LLC; Adjunct Professor, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
• Diba Aalami Harandi, L.L.M. Candidate, University of Denver Sturm College of Law
• Liliya Khasanova,  Postdoctoral Fellow, Hitachi Center for Technology and International Affairs, The Fletcher School at Tufts University
• Vivek Krishnamurthy, Associate Professor, University of Colorado Law School
• Peter Swire, Professor of Law & Ethics, Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business

2:30 pm- Coffee break 

2:45 pm- Panel 3: AI x Cybersecurity

This panel will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, examining both the opportunities and legal challenges AI presents. Panelists will discuss legal accountability for AI-driven cybersecurity breaches, strategies for protecting intellectual property and sensitive data in AI systems, and evolving regulatory perspectives. The discussion will also highlight AI’s role in threat detection and prevention, addressing both its potential and the risks associated with its deployment in cybersecurity frameworks.

• Moderator: Amy Schmitz, John Deaver Drinko-Baker & Hostetler Chair in Law, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
• Bryan Choi, Associate Professor, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and Department of Computer Science and Engineering
• Jess Miers, Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Akron School of Law
• Charlotte Tschider, Associate Professor, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
• Carter Yagemann, Assistant Professor, Ohio State University Department of Computer Science and Engineering

4:15 pm- Closing remarks