Robert Walker

Co-Chair, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Group, LBBS

Speech 1

Understanding The Landscape of Cybersecurity Claims in the United States

Robert F. Walker, CIPP/US, is a partner in the Jackson office of Lewis Brisbois and a chair of the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice. He dedicates his practice to helping clients respond to security incidents, comply with numerous data privacy and security requirements, and assert and defend against claims in state and federal litigation. Robert counsels companies, including management teams and boards of directors, in response to security incidents and data breach investigations involving malware, network intrusion, inadvertent disclosure and ransomware. With decades of experience as a litigator and an appreciation for the priorities of companies and business owners, Robert brings a unique perspective to data privacy and compliance issues.

Robert is consulted and retained as immediate data breach counsel for clients who experience cybersecurity incidents. He leads a team of attorneys who provide 24/7 breach response services for companies in the United States and advises and guides clients through the critical first steps of responding to breaches that may pose risks of operational disruption, sensitive data release and/or reputational consequences. He guides his clients through the entire incident response process, directing forensic investigations, consulting with federal and state agencies, developing post-incident response notification plans and responding to regulatory investigations. Robert is well versed in the compliance responsibilities imposed by federal law (GDPR, HIPAA, GLBA), state data breach notification laws, and related data privacy regulations and guidance.

Robert’s experience in cybersecurity breach response also enables him to counsel clients effectively on proactive data security practices, including designing pre-incident response and preparedness plans.

Sumyutha Sivamani

Legal Director,
Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore

Speech 2

When Crisis Strikes: A Case Study on a Regional Cyber Incident and Key Takeaways

Sumyutha has wide experience in a broad range of insurance matters (both contentious and non-contentious) on behalf of all major global insurers and reinsurers, with a specialist focus on cyber insurance, incident response and data privacy matters in the Asia-Pacific region.

Sumyutha regularly advises market-leading global corporates on all aspects of responding to cyber incidents, assisting them investigate, manage and mitigate the consequences to their businesses, and advising them on legal and regulatory implications of these incidents.

On the cyber insurance front, Sumyutha has extensive experience advising insurers and reinsurers on complex coverage issues and drafting and reviewing cyber policy wordings. She has also spent time in the market on secondment with a global insurer in a claims and advisory role, providing support across financial lines particularly in respect of cyber risk.

Doil Son

Managing Partner, Yulchon

Moderator

TBD

Doil Son is the Managing Partner of Yulchon LLC, effective February 1, 2025. He also leads the firm’s Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group, advising on M&A, data privacy, cybersecurity, and ICT-related matters. With a strong background in crisis management and regulatory issues, he counsels top domestic and multinational tech companies, fintech platforms, and financial institutions. Mr. Son is an active contributor to international legal forums, having served as Co-Chair of the IBA Technology Law Committee and TMT Committee of the IPBA. He is a member of several government advisory bodies, including the National Data Policy Committee and the Personal Information Protection Commission. Recognized by Chambers, Legal 500, and Who’s Who Legal, he has been named among Asia’s “Super TMT Lawyers.” He earned his LL.M. from UCLA School of Law and joined Yulchon in 2012 after serving as a judge and working at leading law firms.

Robert Walker

Co-Chair, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Group, LBBS

Panelist

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Robert F. Walker, CIPP/US, is a partner in the Jackson office of Lewis Brisbois and a chair of the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice. He dedicates his practice to helping clients respond to security incidents, comply with numerous data privacy and security requirements, and assert and defend against claims in state and federal litigation. Robert counsels companies, including management teams and boards of directors, in response to security incidents and data breach investigations involving malware, network intrusion, inadvertent disclosure and ransomware. With decades of experience as a litigator and an appreciation for the priorities of companies and business owners, Robert brings a unique perspective to data privacy and compliance issues.

Robert is consulted and retained as immediate data breach counsel for clients who experience cybersecurity incidents. He leads a team of attorneys who provide 24/7 breach response services for companies in the United States and advises and guides clients through the critical first steps of responding to breaches that may pose risks of operational disruption, sensitive data release and/or reputational consequences. He guides his clients through the entire incident response process, directing forensic investigations, consulting with federal and state agencies, developing post-incident response notification plans and responding to regulatory investigations. Robert is well versed in the compliance responsibilities imposed by federal law (GDPR, HIPAA, GLBA), state data breach notification laws, and related data privacy regulations and guidance.

Robert’s experience in cybersecurity breach response also enables him to counsel clients effectively on proactive data security practices, including designing pre-incident response and preparedness plans.

Sumyutha Sivamani

Legal Director,
Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore

Panelist

TBD

Sumyutha has wide experience in a broad range of insurance matters (both contentious and non-contentious) on behalf of all major global insurers and reinsurers, with a specialist focus on cyber insurance, incident response and data privacy matters in the Asia-Pacific region.

Sumyutha regularly advises market-leading global corporates on all aspects of responding to cyber incidents, assisting them investigate, manage and mitigate the consequences to their businesses, and advising them on legal and regulatory implications of these incidents.

On the cyber insurance front, Sumyutha has extensive experience advising insurers and reinsurers on complex coverage issues and drafting and reviewing cyber policy wordings. She has also spent time in the market on secondment with a global insurer in a claims and advisory role, providing support across financial lines particularly in respect of cyber risk.

Eric SeungJay Kim

Casualty and Specialty Claims Team Leader, KB Insurance

Panelist

TBD

Eric SeungJay Kim joined KB Insurance in 2015 and have been the casualty and specialty claims team for the past three years. Initially, he was recruited to handle their overseas claims and litigations - namely products liability claims. Shortly after, he was involved in also handling domestic claims in lines such as general liability, D&O, E&O, recall, employer’s liability, etc.

Prior to joining KB Insurance, Eric worked at POSCO Engineering doing contracts review and handling their overseas construction claims.

Eric graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelors in philosophy and political science. He also received his juris doctor from Penn State University, Dickinson School of Law. Although he passed the Pennsylvania bar exam in 2010, he is currently a non-practicing attorney.

Mariel Dimsey

Partner, Head of German Desk, Head of International Arbitration, CMS

Speech 1

Liability for Defective Products – a German and European Perspective

Dr. Mariel Dimsey is a dispute resolution specialist and is Partner, Head of the German Desk, and Head of International Arbitration of CMS Hong Kong. She is the immediate past Secretary-General of the HKIAC.

Mariel has 20 years’ experience acting as adviser and advocate in numerous international disputes. She worked at international law firms in Germany for over a decade before moving to Hong Kong in 2016. She has particular expertise in disputes involving Europe, China, and APAC, and extensive experience in both common law and civil law disputes. She is admitted to practice law in Australia and Hong Kong. She also sits regularly as arbitrator and has been personally appointed as expert in international disputes. She is consistently ranked in both the regional and global editions of the leading legal directories.

James Doyle

Partner, LBBS

Speech 2

U.S Litigation Trends – Nuclear Verdicts and their Impact on Underwriting and Case Handling

James Doyle is an equity partner at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, a national law firm with over 1,500 lawyers in 55 offices across the United States. Mr. Doyle is the chair of the Korean Business & Litigation Practice Group, Products Liability Group, and Lithium-Ion Battery Practice Group, and is the vice-chair of the Chinese Business & Litigation Practice Group. Mr. Doyle is a preeminent Atlanta trial attorney, with more than 30 years of experience representing clients throughout the United States in Federal and State Courts. A significant portion of Mr. Doyle’s practice over the last 12 years has been representing international clients from Korea, China, England, Canada, and Vietnam. Mr. Doyle also has experience in handling matters in arbitration, both domestic and internationally.

James Doyle

Partner, LBBS

Moderator

Product Liability for Artificial Intelligence and PFAS Risk

James Doyle is an equity partner at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, a national law firm with over 1,500 lawyers in 55 offices across the United States. Mr. Doyle is the chair of the Korean Business & Litigation Practice Group, Products Liability Group, and Lithium-Ion Battery Practice Group, and is the vice-chair of the Chinese Business & Litigation Practice Group. Mr. Doyle is a preeminent Atlanta trial attorney, with more than 30 years of experience representing clients throughout the United States in Federal and State Courts. A significant portion of Mr. Doyle’s practice over the last 12 years has been representing international clients from Korea, China, England, Canada, and Vietnam. Mr. Doyle also has experience in handling matters in arbitration, both domestic and internationally.

Sei Joon (Steve) Park

Partner, P&K Park

Panelist

Product Liability for Artificial Intelligence and PFAS Risk

Sei Joon (“Steve”) Park is a partner in the firm’s New York City office, specializing in representing Korean companies in wide variety of complex disputes, including product liability and class actions. As national counsel, he has defended Korean manufacturers across various industries, including tires, heavy equipment, butane canisters, portable stoves, helmets, lathes, lithium-ion batteries, water heaters, and more, in high-exposure cases filed in both state and federal courts, focusing on developing defense strategies and managing the discovery process. Additionally, he has supported a major tire manufacturer and helmet manufacturer with product recalls and regulatory compliance issues.

Rosa Lee

Claims Specialist,
General Insurance,
Munich Re Korea

Panelist

Product Liability for Artificial Intelligence and PFAS Risk

Rosa Lee is a Claims Specialist at Munich Re with over 17 years of claims management experience. She has handled complex losses across P&C lines promoting best practices and brings technical insights to deliver impactful claim solutions. Prior to her current role, she worked in the banking sector and gained international experience across various markets. As a reinsurance claims leader, she is committed to supporting the Korean insurance market by sharing knowledge through continuous industry-wide engagement.

Mariel Dimsey

Partner, Head of German Desk, Head of International Arbitration, CMS

Panelist

Product Liability for Artificial Intelligence and PFAS Risk

Dr. Mariel Dimsey is a dispute resolution specialist and is Partner, Head of the German Desk, and Head of International Arbitration of CMS Hong Kong. She is the immediate past Secretary-General of the HKIAC.

Mariel has 20 years’ experience acting as adviser and advocate in numerous international disputes. She worked at international law firms in Germany for over a decade before moving to Hong Kong in 2016. She has particular expertise in disputes involving Europe, China, and APAC, and extensive experience in both common law and civil law disputes. She is admitted to practice law in Australia and Hong Kong. She also sits regularly as arbitrator and has been personally appointed as expert in international disputes. She is consistently ranked in both the regional and global editions of the leading legal directories.

Hyunwha (Hena) Choi

Principal, Underwriter,
Commercial Line Planning Dept,
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance

Panelist

Product Liability for Artificial Intelligence and PFAS Risk

Hyunwha (Hena) Choi is a principal at Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance. Specializing in casualty including product liability, financial & professional line, and various specialty lines underwriting for 19 years. Hena is known for her strategic underwriting skills and ability to bridge client needs with innovative insurance solutions. Her career includes diverse roles from underwriting to developing new coverage in line with evolving social trend and providing technical training & lectures as an in-house professor. Prior to her insurance career, she worked as a process engineer at LG Display. Hena holds an M.S. in Statistics from Texas A&M University and a B.A. in Chemistry from Korea University.

Hye Jung Ryu

Partner, Jipyong

Speech 1

Recent Legal Trends, Outlook and Challenges for Offshore Wind Power in Korea

Ms. Hye Jung Ryu is a partner in the M&A Group at Jipyong and mainly advises and represents domestic and international clients in the areas of energy, corporate, public administration, and construction and real estate. Ms. Ryu, with a Ph.D. in political science from Russia’s Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO), specializes in Russian transactions. Ms. Ryu has a diverse and unique experience in advising clients involved in transactions and disputes regarding overseas investment, resources, energy, environment and overseas construction. Ms. Ryu heads the Russia / Central Asia Team, and also is a member of both Iran / Middle East and North Korea Teams. In particular, Ms. Hye Jung Ryu serves as the head of Jipyong’s Energy Team and has extensive experience providing legal advice on projects involving various renewable energy companies, district energy providers, as well as traditional power generation facilities such as LNG power plants, nuclear power plants, and coal-fired power plants.

Keith Lee

Director, Charles Taylor Adjusting

Speech 2

Obsolescence in Offshore Wind: A Loss Adjuster’s Perspective

Chartered Engineer turned loss adjuster with excellent analytical, influencing and negotiating skills. Keith specialises in conducting thorough and comprehensive investigations related to high value and complex insurance claims for the Energy and Renewables segments.

Since joining CTA in 2014, Keith has handled successful claims on construction and operation of Oil and Gas, Renewables and Conventional Power Generation facilities, including offshore drilling and production platforms, offshore windfarms, power and subsea cables, pipelines, seismic equipment, gas compressors and turbines generators and power stations.

Prior to working in adjusting, Keith worked as an electrical engineer and project manager on construction of major infrastructure projects, including inter alia underground train upgrades, power and cooling infrastructures, airport power & utility control systems, power infrastructure of national road traffic management technology schemes, tunnel monitoring & control systems in the UK. He graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2001 and is a Chartered Engineer, PRINCE2 practitioner and a qualified Project Manager.

Keith Lee

Director, Charles Taylor Adjusting

Moderator

Offshore Wind Claims Case Study

Chartered Engineer turned loss adjuster with excellent analytical, influencing and negotiating skills. Keith specialises in conducting thorough and comprehensive investigations related to high value and complex insurance claims for the Energy and Renewables segments.

Since joining CTA in 2014, Keith has handled successful claims on construction and operation of Oil and Gas, Renewables and Conventional Power Generation facilities, including offshore drilling and production platforms, offshore windfarms, power and subsea cables, pipelines, seismic equipment, gas compressors and turbines generators and power stations.

Prior to working in adjusting, Keith worked as an electrical engineer and project manager on construction of major infrastructure projects, including inter alia underground train upgrades, power and cooling infrastructures, airport power & utility control systems, power infrastructure of national road traffic management technology schemes, tunnel monitoring & control systems in the UK. He graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2001 and is a Chartered Engineer, PRINCE2 practitioner and a qualified Project Manager.

Sam Wakerley

Head of Insurance / Reinsurance for the Middle East, HFW

Panelist

Offshore Wind Claims Case Study

Sam is an English qualified lawyer and Head of Insurance and reinsurance for HFW in the Middle East. Sam has been based in the Dubai office since 2005 and has advised on some of the region's largest engergy, marine, property, liability, construction, and PI insurance/reinsurance claims as well as complex treaty reinsurance disutes covering a range of risks including motor, medical and life. Sam also advises on commercial disputes. His work involves general advisory work, all forms of arbitration, supervising local court litigation, DIFC / ADGM court work, English High Court work and mediation. Sam is registered practitioner with rights of audience before the DIFC Courts (Part II), and ADGM Courts. Sam is also a DIAC registered arbitrator.

Nicholas Sykes

Partner, Head of Non-Marine Insurance for Asia,
Clyde & Co, Singapore

Panelist

Offshore Wind Claims Case Study

Nicholas is a Parter in Clyde & Co's property, construction and energy insurance practices, speacialising in larger scalse losses. Nicholas has been practicing in Singapore for over fifteen yeares and acts for [re]insurers across Asia Pacific, particulary those based in South Korea, Singapore, S.E. Asia and Japan. He also advises clients based in the London and European markets. He advises clients on complex policy coverage issues and quantum, and acts for clients in negotiations, mediation, arbitration and commercial litigation. Another significant focus for Nicholas are subrogated recoveries for insurers. Nicholas' cases have involved him managing and conducting substantial litigation / arbitration on behalf of [re]insureres in several jurisdictions around the world.

Mark Jeong

Head of Claims, Munich Re Korea

Panelist

Offshore Wind Claims Case Study

Mark Jeong is Head of Claims at Munich Re Korea branch since 2007. His industry career goes back 28 years now mainly focusing on major complex property and engineering claims in Korea and Asia market. Prior to current position, he became qualified as the first national loss adjuster with full license for all line claims followed by CPCU designation. Mark holds L.L.M degree on US laws and MA on economics at Yonsei Univ. He also has been quite active in production of educational contents including his publication of eight books so far covering loss adjuster exam and engineering claims practices issued by Korea National Insurance Institute.

Joon Yong Jun

Marine Claim Handler /
Pro, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance

Panelist

Offshore Wind Claims Case Study

Joon Yong has been in the marine field around 28 years including a military service in Marine Corps. He now leads Marine Claim Team in Commercial Lincs Claims Dept. Joon Yong has started his work in International Legal Team doing international legal proceedings in England, France, Germany, the United States, China, Vietnam, etc. for 5 years. Then he started Marine Claims of Cargo, H&M, Marine Liability, Builder’s risk, Aviation, Satellite, Offshore, etc. He also has done many successful recoveries of such insurances with or without litigation in all over the world. Before joining Samsung Fire and Marine he worked in Hyundai Merchant Marine and got an MBA in Toronto, Canada.