As an attorney with extensive experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance, Brian helps businesses and individuals manage complex legal challenges, from privacy compliance and AI adoption and development to data breach response. A Certified Information Privacy Professional and Certified AI Governance Professional, Brian addresses the unique challenges posed by emerging technologies and evolving privacy laws and regulations, empowering his clients to innovate securely and responsibly.
Brian’s practice focuses on providing strategic guidance to businesses navigating the complexities of ensuring that the creation, development, and adoption of new technology complies with legal obligations – a fast-moving target in today’s world, including advising clients on compliance with key regulatory frameworks, such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), and emerging laws like the EU AI Act and new state-level privacy laws. He works closely with business leaders and internal teams to develop and implement policies, procedures and notices, negotiate data processing agreements, manage data breach responses, and ensure secure international data transfers. Brian frequently helps his clients draft technology-related contracts, develop privacy-by-design and secure-by-design systems, and conduct vendor audits to ensure compliance with evolving privacy and cybersecurity standards.
Combining his deep understanding of legal compliance with his tech-savvy approach, Brian assists in the development of AI platforms, mobile applications, Software as a Service (SaaS) products, and online platform design and operation, collaborating with engineers and product teams to ensure seamless integration of legal frameworks into product development.
When he’s not working on technology issues for his clients, Brian enjoys spending time with his family, learning about new technology and computing systems, and cheering on the Vikings, Tar Heels, and Celtic FC.
Publications
- “Disaster Recovery Plan Checklist for Small Business,” Resilience Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, 2022
- “The Cyberattack Response Checklist for Small Business,” Resilience Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, 2019
- “A Primer on Data Encryption Best Practices for Law Firms,” The Logikcull Blog, 2017
- “Your Lazy Password Policy is Putting Your Data at Risk,” The Logikcull Blog, 2016
- “The 5 Essential Elements of a CYA Cyber Liability Policy,” The Logikcull Blog, 2016
Events and Presentations
- “What’s Exciting in Privacy Law," SLA Annual Conference, August 2022
- “Privacy, Technology, and the Lawyer,” North Carolina Bar Association, October 2019
- “Ransomware and the Future of Law Firm Cybersecurity,” Logikcull Webinar, July 2017
- “Preventing the Next Panama Papers: Tips for Protecting Client Data in the Age of Cybercrime,” Logikcull Webinar, September 2016
- “Encryption: FBI vs. Apple – Security, Privacy, and the Battle Over Your Data,” North Carolina Bar Association, July 2016.
- “Beyond Baby Steps: Technology Infrastructure,” 2016 ABA TECHSHOW, March 2016
- “Law Firms in a BYOD World: Cyber Security Implications of Mobile Devices,” Clio Cloud Conference, September 2014