New Executive Order Prioritizing Cybersecurity: Key Directives, Implications, Compliance, Risk Management

Mr. Austin advises clients on breach response, data privacy, information security, and regulatory compliance related to domestic and international privacy laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). He is a Certified Information Privacy Professional with expertise in both U.S. and European law (CIPP/US & CIPP/E) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

Ms. Betancourt’s practice focuses on advising clients and businesses on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity matters. She serves as AI counsel for clients, enabling them to develop AI strategy and implement governance and risk management. Ms. Betancourt’s expertise also spans cyber incident response and preparedness, cybersecurity governance and regulatory compliance, corporate transactions, and internal investigations. She regularly advises clients at the C-suite and board levels on strategically approaching the responsible implementation of AI and navigating complex cybersecurity matters. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Betancourt served as the Chief Legal Officer of Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and AI at Prudential Financial Inc., a global insurer and asset manager, where she had global and enterprise-wide responsibility. She led the company’s legal, regulatory, and investigative matters on cyber and AI, including advising senior management. She has a deep understanding of the business priorities of corporate clients and the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, and risk management with such priorities and leverages her multi-disciplinary background to provide clients with comprehensive, tailored, and practical guidance on navigating the rapidly evolving cybersecurity threat landscape and emerging AI landscape. Ms. Betancourt has in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity-focused and AI regulations impacting clients across a wide range of industries, including insurance, financial services, asset management, life sciences, technology, and other industries. She advises clients on all aspects of the AI system lifecycle, including strategies for responsible adoption, as well as overall governance and risk management strategies in a multitude of domains, including security, regulatory, and litigation.