Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, LAW FIRM NEWS: Gerard Stegmaier joins Goodwin Procter in Washington, D.C., (Apr 21, 2014)

Gerard Stegmaier has joined Goodwin Procter’s Privacy & Data Security Practice as a partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, the firm recently announced. Goodwin’s Privacy & Data Security Practice counsels clients on federal, state and international data security law, compliance programs, data audits and security policies. Stegmaier previously practiced at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.

Stegmaier advises clients on matters related to privacy and data security, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and Internet issues. Stegmaier also has extensive experience in pre-litigation and advisory services relating to business strategy for privacy by design, data protection, intellectual property, and emerging technologies and markets, often acting as outside product counsel to leading innovators.

Stegmaier has successfully represented numerous entities in investigations relating to privacy and data security before the FTC, state attorneys general, and in consumer class actions including many successful non-public resolutions.

“Gerry has counseled clients in cybersecurity and privacy for more than a decade,” said Brenda Sharton, co-chair of the firm’s Privacy & Data Security Practice. “Gerry’s distinctive experience adds immediate bench strength to our roster. His presence here reaffirms Goodwin’s commitment to a client-centric, cross-disciplinary approach to assisting leading enterprises in managing information-driven risk.”

Stegmaier received his J.D. from George Mason University School of Law, his M.A. in history from Catholic University, and his B.A. from George Mason University. He is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and Virginia, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, Federal and Fourth Circuits; and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Goodwin Procter LLP is a leading Global 100 law firm, with offices in Boston, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Washington, D.C.

Attorneys: Gerard Stegmaier (Goodwin Procter LLP)

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