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Richard Louis Santalesa
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Biography
The Group™ is well-positioned to handle transactional tech, IP and counsel on other legal matters as one of today's premier boutique “infolaw” firms.
Today’s economic and legal environments are challenging and complex. We understand the pressures and constraints you deal with, particularly when it comes to software, technology and intellectual property legal issues.
The Group™ was formed to be a new breed of law firm – to break the mold of existing law practice and address legal issues in the fast moving digital economy. Unlike traditional firms that may simply provide legal rationales we go beyond the norm to also focus on structuring your agreements and operations to minimize legal risks while helping you expand your business.
The firm’s range of practice areas and services may be found under our Services tab at our website, , but in short, if digital data or intellectual property is involved we address the issues raised. We’re – and “Smart companies need a ”™
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-425 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
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Licensed in Connecticut for 17 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 19 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
SmartEdgeLaw Group
40 Treadwell Avenue, Suite #2, Westport, CT, 06880
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Experience
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Member, SmartEdgeLaw Group
2010 - 2014
Senior Counsel, InfoLawGroup
2009 - 2010
Counsel, FUJIFILM
2007 - 2009
Associate, Wiggin & Dana
2005 - 2007
Associate, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP
Associations
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationScience & Technology Section, Chair Social Media Committee
2013 - Present
International Association of Privacy ProfessionalsCT KnowledgeNet Co-Chair
2012 - Present
SCORECertified Mentor
2013 - 2014
American Bar AssociationTrade Secrets Committee, Vice-Chair
Education
2005
St. Johns University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2018
FEI CT/Westchester Chapter Meeting
Cyber Security and the CFO: Facing the Threat Head-On
2015
CT KnowledgeNet
Big Data Legal Issues in Transactions
2014
Webinar CLE
Data Breach Aftermath: Next Steps To Clean Up The Mess
2014
Webinar - CLE
NIST Framework For Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity
2014
SciTech Section CLE
Privacy and Social Media CLE
2014
Master Program in Cybersecurity
Introduction to CyberSecurity
2014
CT Business Cyber Security Summit
Cyber Risk Governance
2013
Webinar CLE
New NIST Cloud Security Guidelines - Implications for federal procurement, private sector cloud architecture and associated IT and legal issues
2013
Webinar - CLE
Key Takeaways From the Recent Regulatory Guidelines on Social Media
2013
Panel
Privacy in a Social Age
2013
Annual Meeting
Technology Trends Effecting the Legal Profession
2012
Webinar
How Cyber Risk Insurance Can Help SMB’s Stay in Business After a Breach
2011
Cybersecurity Roundup
Briefing of C-Level Risk Management Executives
Publications
Languages
English