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New York, Ny, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

• Partnered with clients to advise on the development and implementation of new technologies, products, services and compliance measures to comply with a global patchwork of privacy and cybersecurity laws, regulations, self-regulatory regimes and best practices, including the GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, COPPA, Cal/Nev/Del OPPA, CAN-SPAM, TCPA, the FTC Act, ePrivacy Directive, EU-US Privacy Shield, Interest-Based Advertising Self-Regulatory Principles, NIST 800-53, ISO27001, COBIT. • Assessed and developed global compliance programs based on applicable legal requirements and industry best practices, including drafting, implementing and training on policies, procedures, training and contracts, developing a governance structure, managing vendors and international data transfers, implementing privacy by design principles, and developing incident response plans for global data-driven enterprises, asset management firms, biotechnology and health care treatment providers, and multimedia companies.• Conducted diligence and provided guidance on mergers and acquisitions, including the assessment of privacy, cybersecurity, PCI-DSS, marketing, and GDPR issues. Representative deals include the acquisitions of marketing, data, hotel management, e-commerce, and medical device companies. • Managed the investigation, triage and regulatory and consumer notification processes for global cybersecurity incidents.• Seconded at a global pharmaceutical company for six months to build and implement a global privacy compliance program; to provide ongoing support as privacy and data protection counsel; and to negotiate and execute vendor agreements.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Managed privacy assessment projects for enterprise clients, including privacy impact assessments in line with worldwide privacy regulations and generally accepted privacy principles (GAPP).• Mapped and audited client data collection, use, and retention policies regarding websites, advertisements, mobile applications, cloud platforms, and the Internet of Things and provided assessments with actionable changes necessary to ensure compliance with TRUSTe's and the EDAA's certification standards.• Developed and implemented creative solutions that addressed client-specific business needs for compliance with the EU Data Directive, APEC CBPRs, CAN-SPAM, COPPA, NAI, DAA, EDAA, and in-line with the FTC's enforcement history.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

• Taught a course for upper division law students on Privacy Law.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Researched and drafted memoranda and motions pertaining to privacy compliance enforcement actions and consumer protection litigation.• Conducted witness interviews, depositions, and data governance audits of internet and mobile app companies.• Developed FTC strategy for settlement negotiations and all areas of trial preparation.

Ridgefield Park, Nj, Us

• Analyzed prior art and prepared reports discussing the novelty and obviousness of new patent applications.• Established and directed Samsung’s records of over 100 new inventions during the patent prosecution process.• Ensured company compliance with Import/Export administration regulations for the receipt/delivery of data and products.

Juris Doctor

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Honours Psychology W/ Philosophy Minor