Jennifer Costa, Cipp/Us, Jd Email & Phone Number

Houston, TX, US

Greater Houston

Houston, Texas, United States

Advise executive team on development of AI privacy product, and go to market strategy.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Privacy & Cybersecurity Risk Advisory: Advise on compliance with privacy laws, establishing policies and procedures related to privacy and data security, incident response readiness, and SEC disclosure obligations.
• Incident Response: Lead response to significant cybersecurity incidents for public and private companies, including directing forensic investigation, advising on privacy laws, contractual considerations, and crisis.
• Transactional Services: Negotiate technology transactions, data security addenda, and payment card agreements. Counseling on marketing and advertising compliance for retailers and video gaming companies.

Houston, Texas Area

• Manage the Legal and Risk Management functions for publicly traded retailer with approximately 800 stores in 42 states. Lead strategic business development initiatives.
• Privacy / Data Security: Founded Privacy Office. Advise on best practices for privacy and data security risk management. Conduct risk impact assessments. Prepared and implemented incident response plan, including.
• Commercial Contracts: Established minimum standards for indemnity, liability and insurance. Recruited, trained and continue to manage team of lawyers and paralegals who handle contracts for HR, IT, Logistics and Supply.
• Marketing / eCommerce: Advise on best practices and mitigation of risk related to marketing and advertising. Created Advertising and Pricing Compliance Policy, and conducted training. Reduced outside counsel spend by.
• Corporate Governance / Securities: Fulfill duties of Corporate Secretary. Advise on compliance with NYSE listing standards, SEC regulations and Corporate Governance Guidelines. Draft Proxy Statement and form 8-Ks..
• M&A: Managed diligence process related to contractual liability of target. Advised on acquisition of customer lists and data. Member of Transition Committee charged with integrating acquired assets.

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Texas

Columbus, Ohio

• Lead Omnichannel Marketing, eCommerce and Privacy Counsel for Fortune 500 retailer with approximately 1,500 stores in 48 states.
• Marketing / eCommerce: Approve all in-store, print, TV, radio, social media and digital marketing and advertising materials. Advise on ad standards and regulations. Negotiate and draft agreements, including.
• Privacy / Data Security: Establish and lead Big Lots’ Privacy Office. Partner with Information Security to create comprehensive privacy and data security program, including incident response plan. Advise Legal.

Santa Monica, California

• Representative clients: multi-platform media start-up JuntoBox Films; international electronics manufacturer Plantronics, Inc.; online advertising agencies Engager Digital, Inc. and Mediakix, LLC; video game developer.
• Privacy: Risk management assessment, including review and overhaul of company policies and procedures. Advised on privacy compliance requirements, including COPPA, CAN-SPAM and EU Safe Harbor. Incident response for.
• Digital Media: Drafted website policies, including terms and conditions for use of site, privacy, DMCA and terms of sale. Negotiated and drafted agreements for: licensing of proprietary technology; platform.
• Marketing / Advertising: Drafted rules for contests and sweepstakes, including video game tournaments. Advised on administration of sweepstakes and contests. Supervised foreign counsel. Drafted insertion orders for.
• Corporate: Negotiated and drafted agreements, including: trademark licenses; consumer product manufacturing; non-disclosure; independent contractor services; vendor services; joint venture; commercial leases; software.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Promoted from “Senior Counsel” to “General Counsel” for CGS and its subsidiaries, a unique global video game league and media property established and owned by DIRECTV and News Corp. companies BSKYB and STAR. Provided legal and strategic counsel to executive team regarding all aspects of business, including television production, league operation.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Lead counsel for start-up fuel cell research and development company. Advised executive team on daily management, corporate governance and provided recommendations on risk management. Drafted all contracts necessary for operations, including: consulting services; nondisclosure; investor subscription; product testing; product licensing; software licensing.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Managed complex matters for firm specializing in corporate transactions, entertainment transactions, intellectual property, and business litigation. Negotiated and drafted contracts related to: joint ventures; partnerships; co-branding; product licensing; motion picture production and distribution; venue/location; master use and synchronization; options.

J.D.

B.A., Psychology