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Event Recordings: 2025 Colorado Privacy Summit

On September 25, 2025, Ballard Spahr and Zaviant brought together thought leaders and decision makers in privacy and cybersecurity to discuss key issues. Highlights include a fireside chat with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser on recent federal challenges to states’ authority over AI regulation, the growing use of personal data, and significant changes in privacy-related laws, regulations, and enforcement over the past year.

Recordings and written materials from the program can be found below.

Keynote Presentation: A Fireside Chat with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser sat down with Ballard Spahr Partner Greg Szewczyk to discuss recent federal challenges to states’ authority of AI regulation, multi-state enforcement efforts, and other privacy and cybersecurity issues from over the past year.

 

Scroll, Click, Sue: The Pixel Litigation Boom and Tips for Mitigating Risk

Privacy class action litigator Matt Thornton moderated a timely discussion on the legal, business, and insurance implications of online tracking technologies. The panel explored the growing wave of litigation following high-profile cases, such as the recent California jury verdict against Meta, and provided practical insights for companies seeking to balance customer engagement with compliance obligations.

Moderator

  • Matt Thornton, Of Counsel, Ballard Spahr LLP

Panelists

  • Tim Burke, EVP, Head of Cyber Risk, IMA, Inc.
  • Erin Vorhies, Vice President of Digital Growth and Engagement, Alterra Mountain Company

 

Evolving Privacy Compliance: Bridging the Gap Between Privacy, Security & AI Governance

This panel explored how privacy is rapidly aligning with security, weaving together GDPR, CCPA, and global standards with advanced cyber defenses. Industry leaders presented forward-looking privacy-by-design strategies and integrated team approaches that empower organizations to safeguard data, maintain compliance, and turn the convergence of privacy and security into a catalyst for innovation and trust.

Moderator

  • Will Sweeney, Managing Partner, Zaviant

Panelists

  • Ryan Karlin, Vice President of Product Management, OneTrust
  • Hugo Teufel, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer, Lumen Technologies

Event Materials

Click here to visit our Presentations and Materials page.

CLE credits were available for in-person attendees. These credits are not available for online viewing of the recordings.

For questions regarding this program, please contact Meg Connolly at connollymr@ballardspahr.com.

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