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I provide privacy, data governance and regulatory compliance counseling for a diverse group of clients, including those in the media, telecommunications, and technology sectors. I deliver clients clear, business-focused guidance on complex legal and regulatory issues.I help my clients create and monitor global privacy compliance programs. I counsel large and small businesses on strategies to implement data governance plans that comply with privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) and the General Data Protection Act (GDPR). I work closely with clients to evaluate data flows, then assess the legal risks and obligations of various laws to their business practices. Additionally, I advise clients on implementing and updating privacy policies and procedures, data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), compliant data transfer mechanisms, vendor management and contracting, compliance training and M&A due diligence. I have significant experience advising broadcast clients on compliance with the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) rules and regulations governing day-to-day station operations, including political advertising, children’s programming, closed captioning and other accessibility rules, Emergency Alert Systems (EAS), recruitment and hiring (EEO) and public file obligations. I also work closely with broadcast clients seeking to grow their business through acquisitions or downsize through strategic divestitures.