Recent Developments and Reflections after nearly 10 years with the Defend Trade Secrets Act (Presented by The Federal Bar Association Annual Meeting & Convention 2025 sponsor Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP)

Martin S. Chester, Partner | Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Marty Chester is a seasoned trial lawyer who has tried and litigated complex commercial cases around the country. Marty specializes in trade secret and restrictive covenant litigation. Using his combination of litigation experience and business insight, Marty helps his clients navigate complex litigation while protecting their competitive edge.

Lauren W. Linderman, Partner | Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Lauren Linderman litigates complex commercial disputes, advocating for businesses and franchisors during trade secret, noncompete and trademark litigation and other business torts and contractual disputes. She helps companies protect the valuable trade secrets and intellectual property that are critical to their businesses, including by providing strategic advice and oversight on trade secret protection programs and implementation of clean room development plans.

Bryan K. Washburn, Partner | Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Bryan Washburn litigates complex commercial disputes on behalf of businesses, with a focus on trade secret and noncompete litigation, as well as international arbitrations. Bryan represents clients in trade-secret litigation and counsels clients in pre-litigation matters. He has experience investigating alleged trade-secret theft in advance of litigation, initiating trade secret actions and defending against claims of trade secret misappropriation. Bryan also has experience advising clients on their trade-secret protection policies and procedures.

I. Background on Trade Secret Law | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

II. Update on Noncompetes | 2:10pm – 2:20pm

III. Identification of Trade Secrets | 2:20pm – 2:30pm

IV. The Extraterritorial Effect of the DTSA | 2:30pm – 2:42pm

V. Trade Secrets & AI | 2:42pm – 2:50pm

VI. The Future for Trade-Secret Litigation | 2:50pm – 3:00pm