Wendell Bartnick Email & Phone Number

I am a technology and data attorney in Reed Smith's Houston office, where I counsel clients across various industries on privacy compliance, data protection and breaches, emerging technologies including artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), technology product development and commercialization, and e-commerce matters.I have extensive experience guiding clients on compliance with U.S. federal and state privacy laws and guidance. I also regularly advise clients on compliance with industry sector-specific laws, international considerations and best practices with respect to machine learning and artificial intelligence (governance and risk management), big data, biometric data, employee monitoring, online tracking, processing and securing employee data, marketing campaigns, vendor risk management, credit card and automated clearing house (ACH) payment processing, the Internet of Things (IoT) and the metaverse.I also regularly advise clients on various technology and data deals, including data sharing arrangements, system interface/integration agreements, software licensing, software development, cloud services licensing such as software as a service (SaaS), AI services agreements, data protection terms and outsourcing. I also counsels clients about the potential business and legal risks associated with a deal and contract breaches, and the related contractual provisions.In addition, I routinely help clients handle data breach and cyber security incidents from start to finish, which includes managing security incident risk, developing breach notification strategies, communicating with senior management, managing consultants (including forensics), drafting voluntary and legally required notices, and communicating with law enforcement and other government officials. He also regularly assists clients with the communications, mitigation and remediation strategy of incidents involving vendors.I am a Certified Information Privacy Professional/US (CIPP/US) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

Listed skills include Data Security, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Litigation, and 3 others.