Speakers

Marilena Hyeraci has over twenty years of experience in strategic legal advisory services in the fields of personal data protection, cybersecurity and new technologies law. She also has experience in general compliance, risk mapping and organisational models pursuant to Italian Legislative Decree No. 231/2001, whistleblowing, judicial proceedings and internal investigations, including in cross-border contexts.

Marilena advises international groups and leading Italian companies on the development of data governance programmes and on compliance with privacy and cybersecurity legislation, including the GDPR and the AI Act, the NIS2 Directive and the DORA Regulation. She also provides assistance in the analysis and management of cybersecurity incidents, supporting clients in judicial proceedings, interactions with and disclosures to competent authorities, as well as in the definition of information flows, risk assessments and strategic evaluations concerning potential communications to data subjects and stakeholders.

Marilena has also advised on proceedings under Italian Legislative Decree No. 231/2001, with a particular focus on cybercrime, fraud and corruption matters, both domestic and international, involving multiple jurisdictions.

Recognised as a leading practitioner in the field by major national and international legal directories, including Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500 and Who’s Who Legal, in 2022 Legalcommunity included her among Italy’s Top 50 Role Models, while in 2023 Business Today Lawyer Awards ranked her among the 10 most influential professionals in Italy in the field of compliance. She founded a Diversity & Inclusion community and has been recognised by LinkedIn as one of Italy’s Top 10 Voices.

Marilena is regularly invited to speak at conferences in Italy and abroad and is the author of numerous publications and articles. She delivers training courses on personal data protection, cybersecurity, general compliance and liability issues for board members, Data Protection Officers, executives and senior management, as well as for various professional and industry associations.