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October Is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Introducing Our New Team Members

October 27, 2021

This month is the 18th Annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the United States, sponsored by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cyber Security Alliance. In recognition of this month, we have prepared alerts on business email compromise, phishing, and ransomware. We also want to take this opportunity to introduce the new members of our Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Privacy team.

Natalie Remien, senior counsel in our Chicago office, guides clients through vendor management, regulatory compliance, data privacy issues, and cybersecurity incidents. With an extensive background in intellectual property, Natalie advises her clients on technology transactions involving intellectual property, cloud-based services, digital media, data transfers, and services procurement.

Daisy Dai, an associate in our Washington DC office, advises clients on data protection, privacy information security, and other regulatory matters. She understands the importance of providing rapid, practical, value-added counsel that aligns with clients’ business objectives. Daisy is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and is fluent in Mandarin.

Mariah Leffingwell, an associate in our Chicago office, advises clients on various data privacy, cybersecurity, and other regulatory matters. She has significant experience in the maritime industry and is well prepared to advise on cybersecurity best practices pertaining to maritime and port security.

If you have questions about the content of this alert, please contact Melissa Ventrone (mventrone@clarkhill.com; 312.360.2506), Lara K. Forde (lforde@clarkhill.com; 713.374.5743), or another member of Clark Hill’s Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Privacy Group.

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