Tammy Berkhoudt, Jd, Cipp/Us, Cc Email & Phone Number

• I deliver legal advice and guidance to the Board of Directors of the world’s leading member association for cybersecurity professionals, which specializes in training and gold-standard certification. Contributions to.
• Enhance the Board’s approach to audit, ethics, strategic planning, bylaws, nominations, and governance
• Spearhead a portfolio of special projects including policy development exercises
• Foster collaborative relationships with senior executives and in-house counsel to achieve shared objectives

• In this role, I served a large portfolio of clients, advising on business strategies that align with cybersecurity and privacy needs. I drafted and negotiated commercial contracts, maintained compliance, and guided.
• Maintained subject matter expertise in all aspects of federal, state, and international privacy and cybersecurity laws and standards including CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, PIPEDA, HIPAA, COPPA, TCPA, CAN-SPAM, GLBA, FTCA, and NIST
• Drafted and negotiated Data Protection Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Terms of Use, End User License Agreements, and Standard Contractual Clauses including technical and organizational measures
• Developed internal and external privacy and security policies and procedures, working closely with cross-functional teams to answer questions and achieve buy-in for new processes and ways of working
• Facilitated investment decision-making during M&A activity by conducting due diligence on cybersecurity posture and drafting representations, warranties, and disclosures

• I collaborated with a diverse client base to deliver best-in-class legal advice in niche areas such as privacy and cybersecurity. My role involved managing litigation and providing full lifecycle support such as.
• Developed strategic response plans for arresting, containing, and remediating data breaches; acquired a thorough understanding of privacy and cybersecurity regulations including CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, COPPA, NIST, CFAA.
• Appointed as Federal Receiver in a $25 million Ponzi scheme involving 150 investors; liaised with victims, forensic accountants, the SEC, the FBI, and the Utah AG throughout the process; strategized and managed 43.
• Devised and deployed a robust defense to swiftly dispose of a $250 million TCPA class action lawsuit, including extensive internal and external investigations and tactical negotiations
• Worked with clients, law enforcement representatives, and regulators to manage and mitigate security incidents; utilized deft communication skills to navigate sensitive PR situations, both internal and public facing

• In this position, I oversaw business litigation, including complex trials involving extensive strategic planning and drafting. I provided guidance for commercial clients on all aspects of cybersecurity and privacy.
• Played a key role in the Trial team securing over $50 million In lost profit damages, winning both contract and business tort claims
• Collaborated with senior leaders and business units to create internal policies, procedures, and frameworks to achieve best practice standards in cybersecurity and data privacy readiness
• Conducted data mapping and ensured adequate cyber insurance coverage for the business
• Advised various companies on cybersecurity initiatives, with a unique blend of legal, IT, and business perspectives

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Vice Senior Managing Editor, The George Washington Law Review

European Union Law, International Corporate Governance, And Civil Law

Cornell Law School’s Institute of International Law, University of Paris-Sorbonne

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Zoology