The ABA Section of Science & Technology Law’s Special Committee on Homeland Security is pleased to present two complimentary programs.  Please mark your calendars to hear these important updates on Homeland Security issues.


PROGRAM 1:

Title                  Emerging Threats: The Role of S&T in Homeland Security

When:              Wednesday, January 31st

Time:                3:30-4:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Call in #:           1-800-266-1764

Speaker:           The Honorable Jim Langevin (D-RI), Chairman of the Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology Subcommittee, U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security

Moderator:       Emily Frye, Principal, Critical Infrastructure Practice, SRA Touchstone


The Honorable Jim Langevin (D-RI), Chairman of the Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology Subcommittee, U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security, will discuss his goals and agenda for biodefense, nuclear smuggling, WMD terrorism, research and development investment and coordination, cybersecurity; and oversight over the Science & Technology Directorate.


PROGRAM 2:

Title:                 Homeland Security Brown Bag Luncheon and Teleconference

When:              Wednesday, February 7th

Time:                1:00 -2: 00 p.m. Eastern Time

Call-in #:          1-800-266-1764

Live location:    Crowell & Moring LLP, 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 11th Floor South,

                        Washington, DC

Speaker:           Stewart Baker, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Department of Homeland Security

Moderator:       David Bodenheimer, Partner, Crowell & Moring LLP.

Join the Committee for a lunchtime discussion with Stewart Baker on Homeland Security and technology issues.  Among the topics to be discussed are CFIUS and communication, data and privacy issues; biotechnology and terrorism; and cybersecurity.

RSVP for programs:   skaminski@staff.abanet.org or call 312/988-5601.

(Provided by JF)