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I advise and speak with clients, trade-groups and organizations regarding cyber liablity and Data Security/Privacy Issues and breaches, as they relate to various industries including healthcare companies, retail stores, restaurants, financial organizations, and technology companies. We have handled over 250 data breaches, including some of the largest healthcare data breaches and credit card breaches publicized to date. I have experience in the litigation of technology, media, trademark, trade dress, patent, copyright, cyber liability, and class action data security matters on a national basis. Our privacy team has handled over 25 privacy class action matters
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
31 years
Privacy
50%
31 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
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Licensed in New York for 15 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 31 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois
State: Illinois
No misconduct found
Location
Baker & Hostetler
45 Rockefeller Center, New York, NY, 10111
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Experience
Honors
2016
Privacy and Data Protection, Chambers Global
2016
Incident Response 30, Cyberdocket
2015
Leading Privacy and Data Security Lawyer, Chambers & Partners USA Guide
2015
Privacy and Data Protection, Chambers USA
2015
Privacy Practice Group of the Year, Law 360
2014
Practice Group of the Year, Law360
2013
Distinguished Legal Writing Award, Burton Foundation
2013
Privacy MVP, Law360
2011
Excellence in Adherance to Highest Prof Standards & Integrity, Council on Litigation Management
1992
Civil Procedure, American Jurisprudence Award
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Leader Privacy & Data Protection, Baker & Hostetler
2000 - 2012
Chair, Privacy & Data Security Practice Group, Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin
Associations
2014 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationCo-Chair Privacy and Data Protection Committee
2011 - Present
IAPP
Sample of Legal Cases
Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
Pending
Community Health Systems
pending
Polanco v. Omnicell
Dismissed
Advocate Health Care Class Action Defense
Pending
Schnucks Supermarkets Class Action Defense
Pending
Melanche v. Eisenhower Medical Center
Dismissed CMIA claim http://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/E058378.PDF
Atkinson v. Sharp Memorial Health
Settled
Hollenbach v. Catholic Health Initiatives
Settled
Education
1994
Widener University School of Law
J.D. cum laude
1987
Purdue University
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2016
IAPP Global Privacy Summit
Breaking Down the Silos
2014
The Economist
Data Breach? Preparaing for the Fallout
2014
Privacy Academy and CSA Congress 2014
Ready to Handle a Data Breach? A Live, Step-by-Step Data Breach Scenario
2014
PLUS International Conference
Privacy and Data Security Across the Globe
2013
2013
Net Diligence Cyber Risk & Privacy Liability Forum
Federal/ State Regulations and their Impact on the Industry
2013
National Association of Attorneys General
Data Breaches
2013
IAPP Global Summit
Data Breach in a Digital Age
2013
HCCA
Mobile Threats and How Healthcare Can Reduce Risks
2013
Georgetown Corporate Counsel Institute
Cybersecurity: The Top-of-Mind Issue for General Counsels in 2013, and What You Need to Know to Address It
2012
NetDiligence Cyber Risk & Privacy Liability Forum
State of the Cyber nation--Cases, Theories, and Damages
2011
Webinar
Contractual Risk Transfer; Privacy Breaches & Theft: What's Lurking in the Dusty Corners of Your Contract Files Can Hurt You
2011
Webinar
Privacy Issues Facing Law Firms
2011
Webinar
Regulatory Update
2011
PLUS International Conference
Healthcare Cyber Risks and Privacy Breaches—Emergent Problem or Chronic Condition?
2011
NetDiligence Cyber Risk & Privacy Liability Forum
Damages and Other Litigation Issues After a Data Breach
2011
Crittenden Mid-Market Chicago Conference
Navigating the Evolving Legal, Regulatory and Cyber Liability Landscapes for Mid-Sized Healthcare Organizations
2011
Chicago Conference
Are you Ready for a Data Breach?
2011
CFO Summit (Williamsburg)
Social Media Legal Risks
2011
ASHRM International Conference
Data Breaches—A to Z
2011
ASHRM International Conference
Risk Manager’s Guide to Navigating the Evolving Legal, Regulatory and Cyber Liability Landscapes
2011
American Conference Institute
The Current State of PCI, HIPAA and HITECH Compliance and How It’s Impacting Cyber Liability Coverage and Claims
2010
Webinar
Best Practices for Health Care Organizations to Keep the Cyber Liability Genie in the Bottle
2010
NJHIMA Annual Conference
HIPAA/HITECH Disclosures and Regulatory Enforcement—The ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ When Responding to Data Security and Privacy Breaches
2010
NetDiligence Cyber Risk and Privacy Liability Forum
Data Breach Liability: An Unstable Legal Environment
2010
4th Annual Advanced Forum on Cyber & Data Risk Insurance
“Complying with State Public Notification Requirements and Deadlines: Making Sense of Conflicting Priorities in the Event of a Breach
2009
PLUS International Conference
What REALLY Happens After A Breach or Electronic Data Loss Event
2009
ACI 3rd National Advanced Forum on Cyber/Data Risk Insurance
New Federal Regulatory Developments & Enforcement Action Regarding Privacy and Security of Information,” and “Third Party Vendors and Suppliers: Limiting Liability Contractually
2008
PLUS International Conference
Walking The Data Security Tightrope: What Lies Below?
2008
Philly I-on Law Day
Data Breach and Security Exposures
Publications
2013
Data Privacy Monitor
The HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule Is Out
2013
2012
ComplyRx
The A to Zs of Healthcare Data Breaches
2012
2012
Data Privacy Monitor
Cybersecurity Act of 2012--What Does It Mean?
2011
Data Privacy Monitor
Privacy and Data Breach Regulatory Activity--A Year in Review
2011
Data Privacy Monitor
Data Breach Response: A Year in Review
2010
Data Breach News
Nosey Employees Can Be Costly
2009
PLUS Journal
Flagging Down Identity Theft
2008
In-House Defense Quarterly (DRI, Defense Research Institute)
Is Your Company A Creditor? Identity Theft Prevention: Know Your Red Flags
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides