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United States • Media, technology and telecoms

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Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection)

Goodwin stands at the intersection of capital and innovation, assisting clients across technology, life sciences, financial services, private equity, and real estate with cyber, privacy, and AI issues. New York-based Peter Marta brings knowledge of complex data breaches, regulatory investigations, and compliance with US federal and state privacy regimes. Kyle Tayman, who is based in Washington DC, assists corporations with complex data privacy and cybersecurity regulations, while New York-based Jud Welle has 25 years of experience as a cyber and national security prosecutor. Omer Tene, who is in Boston, advises clients across the US, EU, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. New York’s Mark McPherson litigates personal jurisdiction in state and federal courts. Another key name is Kaitlin Betancourt, who is based in New York.
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  • ‘The team's focus on practical, pragmatic skills makes them unique. Additionally, the experience that the team has handling cyber incidents is unparalled.’

  • ‘This is a wonderful team. The combination of 2 partners with in-house experience, a former CIA counsel, and a former Assistant U.S. Attorney brings lots of great experience to the team. They are also great people who are a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Kaitlin Betancourt is terrific. She brings experience as an in-house business lawyer and an in-house cyber lawyer.'

  • 'Pete Marta brings his experience as an in-house cyber counsel and with another firm, and has a great, steady calm about him.'
  • 'Jud Welle brings terrific AUSA experience and forensic consulting experience.'

  • ‘Extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and client-focused. They do a great job of advising on our immediate needs, but also anticipating future needs and providing advice to ensure we don't encounter other issues down the road.'

Practice head

Pete Marta; Jud Welle; Kyle Tayman; Omer Tene; Mark McPherson

Other key lawyers

Kaitlin Betancourt; Curtis McCluskey

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