J. Trevor Hughes ’95

J. Trevor Hughes is president and CEO of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), the world’s largest organization for privacy professionals. A proud Maine Law alumnus, Hughes has taught Information Privacy Law and other privacy-related courses at the University of Maine School of Law.

Widely recognized as a leading authority on privacy and data protection, Hughes is a frequent speaker at major conferences, including SXSW and RSA, and is regularly invited to share his expertise at privacy and technology events around the world. His insights have appeared in prominent media outlets such as The New York Times, TechCrunch, and WIRED.

Hughes has provided testimony on issues of privacy, surveillance, and emerging technologies before the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the British Parliament, and other governmental bodies. Through his leadership and scholarship, Hughes continues to advance the field of privacy law and inspire the next generation of legal professionals.