Practice Areas
Industries
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
J.D., 2011
Journal of Constitutional Law, Comment Editor
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Masters of Bioethics, 2011
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.A., high honors, 2008
Bar Admissions
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
Court Admissions
All Michigan state courts
All New Jersey state courts
All New York state courts
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
United States District Court for the Federal District of New Jersey
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Data Privacy and Litigation Attorney
John frequently advises leading technology companies on emerging domestic and international data privacy regulations, as well as in connection with data breach responses and ransomware situations. He helps clients identify strategies and create solutions to issues arising from the intersection of new technologies and established regulatory frameworks. John provides proactive counseling, including compliance audits, the development of data breach response plans and related crisis management strategy pertaining to cybersecurity and ransomware risks. A CIPP/US certified information privacy professional, he regularly provides advice to clients regarding:
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar new and developing U.S. state laws governing the collection, use, and other processing of data
- European Economic Area General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Website Privacy Policies, Terms of Service, and cookie consent forms
- Creating and implementing internal data privacy and security policies
- E-commerce considerations, domestically and internationally
- Connected vehicle data processing parameters and related regulations
- Mobile app policies
- Cybersecurity
- Data breach assessment and response
- Ransomware
John is also experienced in representing clients in various types of complex commercial litigation. He has successfully represented clients in a range of litigation including contractual and supply chain disputes, unfair competition, creditors’ rights, securities disputes and administrative actions. John’s litigation background includes bringing cases to summary judgment, trial and courts of appeal in state and federal courts throughout the country.
Certifications
CIPP/US, certified information privacy professional 2020 – present
Honors and Recognitions
Grand Rapids Magazine’s Top Lawyers, Litigation – Commercial, 2020
Michigan Super Lawyers®, Rising Star since 2015
Professional Affiliations
New Jersey State Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
State Bar of Michigan, Young Lawyers Section
Community Involvement
Arbor Circle, Board of Directors
Rotary Club of Rockford