Jason M. Schwent

Jason’s clients present him with daily complex business challenges, giving him a thorough understanding of myriad issues across a wide spectrum of industries where he is asked to help each client to minimize risk and liability. He routinely advises public and private clients across various industries—including retail, hospitality, cannabis, and technology—on regulatory compliance, technology-related transactions, cybersecurity, and proactive risk management and data privacy protections. His attention to detail covers every corner of his clients’ businesses to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities.

When a client experiences a data security incident, Jason mobilizes his team to seamlessly guide clients through the entire response process. He leads clients through the intricate process of implementing incident response efforts—from negotiating with threat actors to drafting notifications, regulatory responses, and communications to overseeing forensic, notification, and call center vendors. Jason takes the lead when communicating with forensic teams, law enforcement, and government officials.

In addition to being a registered patent attorney, Jason has extensive compliance experience with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Jason is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US).

Jason counsels public and private companies and their boards on corporate governance matters related to cybersecurity and data privacy, including ESG-related considerations. He has developed specialized knowledge in guiding retail, hospitality, and cannabis clients through the complexities of managing customer data, loyalty programs, and navigating compliance with industry-specific privacy regulations.