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2025 Jaharis Symposium

​Cyber Threats and Health Law: Strategies for a Safer Health Care Future

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Thursday, March 6, 2025
8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CST)
In-person and Online

Breakfast will be served to all in-person guests from 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

DePaul University Conference Center
1 E. Jackson Blvd., Room 8005
Chicago, Illinois

Free Registration  

Each year, the Mary and Michael Jaharis Health Law Institute, in collaboration with the College of Law'sCenter for Intellectual Property Law & Information Technology,explores a critical legal issue at the intersection of health law, intellectual property law and information technology. 

This year’s program is no exception as we dive deeper into the impact of cyberattacks on health care operations and privacy protections, as exemplified by the Change Healthcare data breach and ransomware attack, and the regulatory, liability and remedial responses to such cyberattacks. This topic lends itself to the interdisciplinary nature of our Symposium, as we gather a wide range of academics, legal practitioners and health care professionals to discuss the challenges and opportunities involved with this significant issue. 

This year’s Symposium will focus on: 

  • Regulatory responses and private protection measures 
  • Liability concerns, including class actions 
  • Insurance requirements and insurance-mandated protective measures 
  • Government action in light of the Change Healthcare data breach and ransomware attack, ethical obligations, and equity considerations 
  • Post-attack recovery and damage limitation measures ​

Please register by March 5, 2025. There is a room cap of 100 in-person attendees, and online participants will receive a link to view the presentation just ahead of the event.  

No proof of vaccination is required of guests and masks are optional.     

You may be asked to show your ID while on campus. We know your time is valuable, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation.  

DePaul College of Law is an accredited MCLE provider. This event is eligible for up to 6 CLE credit hours, including 1 ethics hour