James Koenig

• Artificial Intelligence
• Automotive
• Class Action
• Construction
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
• Consumer Financial Services
• Corporate Espionage Response Team
• Data + Privacy
• Digital Assets + Blockchain
• Emerging Companies + Venture Capital
• Energy
• Enforcement Actions + Investigations
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• Financial Services
• Government + Regulatory
• Health Care + Life Sciences
• Incidents + Investigations
• Insurance + Reinsurance
• Investment Funds + Investment Management Services
• Life Sciences Transactions
• Marketing + Advertising
• Privacy + Cyber
• Private Equity
• Retail
• Securities Investigations + Enforcement
• Technology

• Co-founder, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP); Certified Information Privacy Professional

• Speaker, “Data Dilemmas: Unpacking the DOJ’s New Bulk Data Security Program With a Byte of Industry-Specific Insight,” Troutman Pepper Locke Webinar, October 22, 2025.
• Speaker, “Privacy for Children and Teens Is Not Kid’s Play – Best Practices from Leaders to Avoid an FTC or State AG ‘Time Out’!” Privacy + Security Forum: Spring Academy, May 8, 2025.
• Speaker, “Power, Privacy, and Protection: Unpacking Security Challenges in the Energy Sector,” Energy Law Insights, July 31, 2024.
• Speaker, “Privacy Issues in the US and International,” Reinsurance Association of America’s “Re Contracts: The Art of Designing Reinsurance Contracts and Programs” Conference, July 25, 2024.
• Co-panelist, “Cybersecurity Legal Incident Response Preparedness in Today’s Threat Landscape,” University of Texas Law CLE 2024 Technology Law Conference, May 23, 2024.
• Moderator, “Updates on Lead Generation Activities, Expanded Definition of Data Brokers, Daniel’s Law and the Slew of Resulting Litigation,” Privacy + Security Forum: Spring Academy, May 9, 2024.
• Speaker, “Buckle Up for a Wild Ride: Privacy, Security, and AI’s Whirlwind Year!” Troutman Pepper Webinar, March 15, 2024.
• Speaker, “FTC Privacy Enforcement,” Georgia Bar Association’s 38th Annual Privacy & Technology Law Conference, March 6, 2024.
• Moderator, “Navigating the Generative AI Landscape in Health Care and Life Sciences,” ACC GP – Health, Biotech & Pharma CLE Webinar, March 5, 2024.
• Speaker, “Will Generative AI, Including ChatGPT, Transform Businesses and Law Firms?,” Practising Law Institute, November 13, 2023.
• Speaker, “Managing AI – Risk, Reward & Regulation! – AI Discrimination and Emerging Best Practices,” Troutman Pepper, November 7, 2023.
• Speaker, “Regulatory Approaches to AI,” State Bar of Michigan IT Law Section’s Annual Summit, September 21, 2023.
• Speaker, “Navigating the AI Landscape: Privacy, IP, Policies and More – An Industry Expert Roundtable,” Troutman Pepper webinar, July 20, 2023.
• Speaker, “Navigating the Critical Differences Between the CCPA and the CPRA,” Troutman Pepper, May 26, 2022.
• Speaker, “Ten Essential Privacy & Security for High-Tech Founders,” StartX Stanford University Accelerator Founder Summit, July 21, 2021.
• Speaker, “Five U.S. Privacy & Security Trends You Need to Know Now to Conduct Business in the U.S.,” Croatia Law Institute Privacy Law Summit, June 17, 2021.
• Speaker, “Privacy & Security Frameworks,” TrustArc Privacy Risk Summit, March 10, 2021.
• Speaker, “Cybersecurity Fireside Chat with Jim Koenig – Lessons Learned from the Front-Lines of Brazil’s Largest Cyber-Attack,” December 9, 2020.
• Speaker, “Transferring Data Across a Schrems-Muddied Pond,” Bloomberg Law Webinar, September 2, 2020.
• Speaker, “In a World … of Connected and Self-Driving Vehicles,” Jason Calcanis’s Inside Transportation Podcast (Ep. 15), July 27, 2020.
• Panelist, “COVID-19: Return-to-Work and Track-and-Trace: CDC and Global Privacy Guidance and Benchmarking,” Privacy + Security Special Encore Webinar, June 9, 2020.
• Speaker, “Managing Data Privacy Risk in an Unstable M&A Market,” Bloomberg Law Leadership Forum, June 8, 2020.
• Speaker, “Pandemic Pandemonium: 10 Critical Actions for Companies to Balance Safety and Data Protection in a Chaotic World,” Privacy + Security Forum, May 7, 2020.
• Speaker, “COVID-19 Response Communication Planning and Regulatory Guidance,” Industry Webinar, March 25, 2020.
• Panelist, “Understanding the Current Landscape of Statewide Privacy Regulations in Order to Prepare,” The Legal Forum on Statewide Privacy Compliance, February 4, 2020.

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• Co-author, “CCPA Mandatory Cybersecurity Audits Are Coming,” Troutman Pepper Locke, May 18, 2026.
• Co-author, “DOJ’s Data Security Program Is Blurry on Audits, Recordkeeping,” Bloomberg Law, May 22, 2025.
• Co-author, “DOJ’s Latest Guidance on the Data Security Program – What’s New?,” Troutman Pepper Locke, April 16, 2025.
• Co-author, “New DOJ National Security Division Data Security Rules Take Effect on April 8: Is Your Organization Exposed?,” Troutman Pepper Locke, April 3, 2025.
• Co-author, “Do You Know Where Your Data Is Going? On April 8, New National Security Rules Take Effect,” Troutman Pepper Locke, February 18, 2025.
• Co-author, “2024 Privacy, AI & Cybersecurity Year in Review,” Troutman Pepper Locke, February 12, 2025.
• Podcast, “AI Discrimination and Emerging Best Practices – Part 2,” The Good Bot: Artificial Intelligence, Health Care, and the Law, November 7, 2024.
• Podcast, “AI Discrimination and Emerging Best Practices – Part 1,” The Good Bot: Artificial Intelligence, Health Care, and the Law, October 9, 2024.
• Co-author, “Charging Ahead: Legal, Regulatory, and Operational Considerations for EV Infrastructure Development,” Troutman Pepper, October 1, 2024.
• Co-author, “AI and HR: Navigating Legal Challenges in Recruiting and Hiring,” Troutman Pepper, September 16, 2024.
• Co-author, “Cybersecurity: The New PE Firm Team Sport,” ACG Middle Market Dealmaker Magazine | Spring 2024, May 6, 2024.
• Co-author, “New Hampshire Enacts Comprehensive Privacy Law – SB 255,” Troutman Pepper, March 11, 2024.
• Co-author, “California AG Announces Second CCPA Settlement, Asserting DoorDash Failed to Deliver Privacy,” Troutman Pepper, February 29, 2024.
• Co-author, “2023 Privacy Year in Review,” Troutman Pepper, February 1, 2024.
• Co-author, “The Garden State Joins the Privacy Party,” Troutman Pepper, January 24, 2024.
• Co-author, “FTC’s Sensitive Location Privacy Collection and Sale Expectations: Insights From Data Broker Settlements (and 10 Action Items to Take Now),” Troutman Pepper, January 16, 2024.
• Co-author, “Artificial Intelligence — From Risk to Reward: Key Questions to Address When Crafting Generative AI Usage Policies,” Troutman Pepper, August 21, 2023.
• Co-author, “SEC Adopts Final Cybersecurity Rules — Requires Companies to Focus on their Security and Disclosure Plans,” Troutman Pepper, July 31, 2023.
• Co-author, “CPRA Shuffle: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Court Temporarily Halts CPRA Regulation Enforcement as CPRA Enforcements Begins,” Troutman Pepper, July 21, 2023.
• Co-author, “Teaching Active M&A Dogs New Privacy and Cybersecurity Tricks: 5 New Approaches for Serial Acquirers,” Middle Market DealMaker, Winter 2023, March 6, 2023.
• Co-author, “Storm Clouds Form Offshore Under Updated Florida Electronic Health Records Exchange Act,” Troutman Pepper, June 28, 2023.
• Co-author, “Cookies and Online Tracking of Health Signals: An OCR Prescription for Potential Peril,” Troutman Pepper, May 4, 2023.
• Podcast, “AI: Technology, Opportunities, Risks, and Best Practices (Part Two),” Regulatory Oversight, April 19, 2023.
• Co-author, “Washington Legislature Goes Big With “My Health My Data Act”,” Troutman Pepper, May 2, 2023.
• Co-author, “Patient Privacy and Security Resource: Business Associate Agreement Checklist and Considerations,” Corporate Healthcare Compliance Manual, April 21, 2023.
• Co-author, “Iowa on Cusp of Enacting Privacy Legislation,” Troutman Pepper, March 22, 2023.
• Co-author, “Preparing for an Era of Regulated Artificial Intelligence,” Law360, January 25, 2023.
• Co-author, “California Age-Appropriate Design Code Is Not Child’s Play – Five Practical Tips to Comply and Protect Kids’ Privacy,” Pratt’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Report, January 2023.
• Co-author, “Silver Lining for Cos. in Proposed Calif. Privacy Law Changes,” Law360, November 23, 2022.
• Co-author, “Ad Technology Compliance Tips From Video Privacy Claims,” Law360, October 19, 2022.
• Co-author, “California Age-Appropriate Design Code Is Not Child’s Play – Five Practical Tips to Comply and Protect Kids’ Privacy,” Troutman Pepper, October 4, 2022.
• Co-author, “Deadline for New UK Contract Requirements for Personal Data Transfers Is Here (EU and California Deadlines Looming)!,” Troutman Pepper, September 27, 2022.
• Co-author, “Compliance Lessons From Sephora CCPA Settlement,” Law360, September 13, 2022.
• Co-author, “CCPA/CPRA Will Apply to Employee AND B2B Data — Five Steps to Prepare for the January 1, 2023 Effective Date,” Troutman Pepper, September 6, 2022.
• Co-author, “Not So Pretty: Five Takeaways from New CCPA Settlement with Sephora and Other Enforcements,” Troutman Pepper, August 30, 2022.
• Co-author, “CPRA Draft Regulations: Essential Takeaways and Ten Actions to Take Now,” Hedge Fund Law Report, August 25, 2022.
• Co-author, “Simplifying a Complicated Process — Four Steps to Comply with China’s PIPL New Security Assessment Requirements for Cross-Border Data Transfers September 1, 2022,” Troutman Pepper, August 9, 2022.
• Co-author, “CPRA Draft Regulations: Essential Takeaways and 10 Actions to Take Now,” Cybersecurity Law Report, July 13, 2022.
• Co-author, “California Privacy Protection Agency Publishes Draft Rules,” Troutman Pepper, June 6, 2022.
• Co-author, “CPRA Series: Part Four – Data Processing Obligation,” Daily Journal, May 23, 2022.
• Co-author, “Connecticut Legislature Passes Comprehensive Privacy Legislation, Awaiting Governor’s Signature,” Troutman Pepper, May 4, 2022.
• Co-author, “The EU Is Throwing Stones in the Data Lake by Regulating AI – What Global Companies Need to Do Now to Prepare,” IPWatchdog, May 3, 2022.

• Quoted, “AI Transforms HR Hiring With Speed and Legal Concerns,” Rochester Business Journal, April 24, 2025.
• Quoted, “Top Privacy & Cybersecurity Developments Of 2024,” Law360, December 20, 2024.
• Panelist, “Why Cyber Best Practice and Data Governance Is Not a One-Time Exercise,” Nasdaq Trade Talks, October 15, 2024.
• Quoted, “7 Tips for Managing Cross-Border Data Transfers,” InformationWeek, March 22, 2024.