Jon is a seasoned trial lawyer and MSBA Certified Civil Trial Law Specialist. He represents companies in complex transaction-related disputes arising from all varieties of business agreements, with a particular emphasis on shareholder, employment and complex business disputes, and securities litigation. Many of these cases involve difficult and fiercely litigated allegations against employees, officers, directors and shareholders of businesses.
In addition to being a sought after litigator, Jon is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and member of the firm's Privacy and Data Security Practice Group. He routinely guides clients through complex data and security issues, including the existing patchwork of U.S. federal and state laws, state breach notification laws, state information security laws, as well as existing self-regulatory frameworks. He assists clients in the formulation and documentation of a cross-border data transfer strategy in preparation for certification under the EU-US Privacy Shield, and preparation and compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Jon delivers seamless advice for clients that operate across many jurisdictional lines, developing comprehensive privacy and cybersecurity programs that address competing regulatory regimes. He drafts online privacy policies for global rollout and implements data transfer mechanisms for the free flow of data worldwide. Additionally, Jon represents businesses and individuals who have fallen victim to data security breaches, as well as representing businesses targeted by litigation and government investigations stemming from highly publicized data security breaches.
