Greg Leighton, Cipp/Us, Cipp/E, Cipm Email & Phone Number

I am a Data Privacy and Security Attorney and Partner at Polsinelli. I am a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US and CIPP/E) and a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals. In addition, I am also a Privacy Law Specialist as recognized by the ABA and IAPP. I have extensive experience counseling clients on domestic and international privacy compliance programs; data security; the movement of data across international borders; and a wide array of transactions that involve technology or data flows. In addition to helping clients develop information security policies, data maps, privacy policies, and data breach and cyberattack response plans, I am well-versed in methods that help clients manage their data and maximize its value while minimizing associated risks and costs. I also represent clients in class-action lawsuits arising from alleged breach of privacy and security laws.As a registered patent attorney, I provide legal advice and guidance to clients in patent prosecution, protection and enforcement of intellectual property assets. I work with clients to resolve disputes regarding intellectual property rights across diverse industries ranging from chemical and life sciences to digital communications and e-commerce. In addition, I have successfully represented clients in patent, trademark, and copyright disputes before federal courts, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and the United States International Trade Commission.Prior to becoming an attorney, I had significant lab and commercial experience as a chemical engineer. During my studies at Northwestern University, I participated in substantial lab research that included the design and experimental testing of chemical processing systems comprising a wide array of reactions and process components. During and after my undergraduate studies, I gained significant experience putting my research knowledge to commercial use with a leading food manufacturer, where I advanced innovative product and process designs from pilot-plant scale through to large-scale commercialization.