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Hogan Lovells US LLP
COLUMBIA SQUARE
555 THIRTEENTH STREET, NW
WASHINGTON DC 20004
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States

Work Department

Privacy and Cybersecurity

Position

Partner

Career

Paul Otto understands the regulatory environment surrounding cybersecurity risk management and incident response. Leveraging his technical background and capabilities in computer science and engineering, Paul brings insight to clients as a compliance counselor who understands hardware, software, and technological innovation.

He has coordinated and managed hundreds of cybersecurity incident responses and assessments, as well as associated remediation plans.

Paul works with legal counsel and security officers throughout the lifecycle of cybersecurity risk management and incident response. Because many organizations have limited in-house cybersecurity legal capacity, Paul embraces the role of outside counsel by working alongside executive and information security teams to manage risk, oversee corporate governance, and help identify and capitalize on risk-reducing opportunities for enhanced data protection.

Languages

English, Spanish

Memberships

American Bar Association; Association for Computing Machinery; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; International Association of Privacy Professionals

Education

J.D., Duke University School of Law, Order of the Coif, 2010; M.S., North Carolina State University, 2007; B.S., University of Virginia, with distinction, 2004

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Media, technology and telecoms > Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection)

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‘A pragmatic minded team with commercially sensitive leaders’, Hogan Lovells US LLP supports a wide range of market-leading companies, with especial strength in the application cybersecurity and AI advice in the sports and health sectors. The firm leverages its global network of cyber and data specialists to assist clients with market entries and global privacy controls. It is also highly knowledgeable of regulations and risk managements relating to machine learning and biometric controls. Scott Loughlin, who heads the team, advises on global compliance and privacy issues, with experience in new technologies including AI, blockchain and virtual reality. Marcy Wilder is an expert in privacy, cybersecurity and data protection in the health sector. Bret Cohen focuses on global privacy frameworks, such as GDPR, PIPL and LGPD. Paul Otto supports clients in cybersecurity assessments and incident investigations. Mark Brennan advises clients on privacy investigations, TCPA matters and AI-related compliance programs. All named lawyers are based in Washington DC. In August 2024, Peter Marta left the firm.