Terrorism, privacy issues explored at ABA event

Homeland security experts will offer insights on the state of national security this week during the 11th Annual Homeland Security Law Institute, sponsored by the American Bar Association Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice.

The institute will take place Wednesday and Thursday at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Experts will look at issues such as homegrown threats, cybersecurity and use of drones, as well as review the progress of several government agencies and organizations created to combat terrorism and enhance domestic safety.

Notable participants include:

• Leonard Bailey, special counsel for National Security for the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section of the Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice.

• Stevan Bunnell, general counsel, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

• Bruce Davidson, director, Office of SAFETY Act Implementation, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

• Reginald C. Govan, chief counsel, Federal Aviation Administration.

• Brian Kamoie, assistant administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

• David S. Newman, director, Office of Legal Affairs, Visa Services Directorate, Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State.

• Benjamin C. Richardson, deputy director, security policy and oversight, counterintelligence and security directorate, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, Department of
Defense.

For additional information, visit www.americanbar.org.