Biography
Carmine Castellano is a partner in the Business Litigation practice at Hodgson Russ LLP, a law firm founded in 1817. His practice focuses on complex commercial disputes, with particular emphasis on technology, financial services, and cybercrime matters. Carmine has tried, argued, and litigated high-stakes cases in both state and federal courts nationwide. Most recently, he first-chaired a federal trial in a decade-long matter against a major automotive technology company, securing dismissal of all claims on behalf of his client. Prior to practicing law, Carmine was an accomplished soccer player, selected for the U.S. National Team Pool and the NCAA Division I men’s soccer team at Brown University, and he competed in tournaments throughout Europe. Carmine and his wife, Melanie, live in Larchmont with their two children.
Positions
- - Partner, Hodgson Russ LLP
Building Trust in a Breach-Prone World
May 2nd
2026
10:30 am -
11:30 am, EST
Rooms 101/103
Panel Discussion
Technology
Introduction
The world is experiencing a surge in massive, AI-powered data breaches, with nearly 140,000
global leaks reported in January 2026 alone. Experts warn that 2026 will be the “Year of AI” in
cybersecurity, with AI being leveraged to accelerate attack timeliness, create highly realistic
phishing lures, and generate synthetic profiles and deepfakes. Insider threat is also evolving
through AI and remote work. As attacks become faster, more complex, and geopolitically
motivated, the traditional defenses are no longer sufficient. The landscape is shifting towards an
“assume breach” mentality, where organizations must adapt and prepare for sophisticated and
potentially autonomous cyberattacks. With speakers from unique backgrounds, this timely
session will explore the latest cybersecurity threats and advanced strategies to safeguard your
critical information. Our speakers will discuss:
An overview of cybersecurity attacks and zero trust principles
New cyber threats presented by insiders and AI
Best practices to mitigate risks and defend against attacks
Other Speakers
SVP, Children’s Surgery and Chief Pediatric Surgeon , Northwell Health and Cohen Children’s Medical Center.
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Former Chief Investment Officer and Global Head of Private Debt, BlackRock
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