Greater Chicago Area
Legal Technology Founder and Chief Man in Suit at NMBL Technologies, maker of Proxy. Technology attorney specializing in privacy and data security, licensing, telecom, data center and network infrastructure, digital rights management, and emerging technology matters. Former Software Engineer and Network Administrator. All around Tech Geek.
Partner and Co-Lead of Data Center and Digital Infrastructure team at Foley & Lardner LLP, leveraging telecom experience and background as a software engineer and network administrator to counsel clients on a wide array of data center, AI, and technology issues. With a focus on digital infrastructure, I navigate data center and network deals in various industries, driving strategic growth and operational efficiency.
NMBL Technologies is focused on leveraging technology to change the way organizations consume legal services. Our mission is to help companies take back control of their legal function - to make legal service smarter, faster, more collaborative, more efficient, more connected, and less expensive. We seek to help you organize your documents and data, and to make them more universally accessible and useful. We strive to empower lawyers to achieve more for their clients and organizations. We're on a mission to make the practical aspects of practicing law simpler and more productive. NMBL Technologies combines cloud-based advanced document management systems, project management software, and collaboration tools with industry leading security to give control of the legal function back to in-house legal departments. We are also working to incorporate innovative new technology, including machine learning and AI, to offer greater depth in data analytics, process automation, and smart contracting.
Partner in Charge of the Chicago Office specializing in technology transactions, data center & digital infrastructure, privacy & data security, intellectual property, and associated commercial contracting and compliance matters. I work with clients in the technology, telecommunications, healthcare, financial services/banking, retail, manufacturing, and other highly regulated industries, as well as startup, embryonic and emerging growth companies. I have extensive experience with Emerging Technologies, including: • Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Neural Networks • Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality • Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, ICOs, and Token Sales • Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Vehicles • Industrial and Consumer IoT • Supercomputing, Quantum Computing, and Big Data As a former software engineer and network administrator, I offer clients real-world experience in privacy & data security, technology transactions, tech-enabled compliance, fiber networking, data center operations, cloud, mobile app deployment, and data commercialization. My practice is founded upon understanding how technology can strengthen and expand the core mission of my clients' businesses. I also represent clients in a range of traditional intellectual property matters, including inbound/outbound licensing, Digital Rights Management matters, trademark prosecution, brand extension deals, and support of mergers and acquisitions. I regularly assist clients in protecting the intellectual property and proprietary information from unauthorized disclosure or use by current or departing employees. My experience includes: • Fiber Network Design/Build and Infrastructure • Data Center Construction, Leasing, and Operations • Dark Fiber, IRUs, Dim Services, and Capacity Agreements • Collocation, NOCs, and Managed Services • Layered Network Services, Cloud, and Hosted Services • Software as a Service (SaaS), IaaS, PaaS • Data Privacy and Security Compliance and Counseling
Partner specializing in technology transactions, data center & digital infrastructure, privacy & data security, intellectual property, and associated corporate matters. I work with clients in the technology, telecommunications, healthcare, financial services/banking, retail, manufacturing, and other highly regulated industries, as well as startup, embryonic and emerging growth companies. I have extensive experience with Emerging Technologies, including: • Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Neural Networks • Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality • Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, ICOs, and Token Sales • Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Vehicles • Industrial and Consumer IoT • Supercomputing, Quantum Computing, and Big Data As a former software engineer and network administrator, I offer clients real-world experience in privacy & data security, technology transactions, tech-enabled compliance, fiber networking, data center operations, cloud, mobile app deployment, and data commercialization. My practice is founded upon understanding how technology can strengthen and expand the core mission of my clients' businesses. I also represent clients in a range of traditional intellectual property matters, including inbound/outbound licensing, Digital Rights Management matters, trademark prosecution, brand extension deals, and support of mergers and acquisitions. I regularly assist clients in protecting the intellectual property and proprietary information from unauthorized disclosure or use by current or departing employees. My experience includes: • Fiber Network Design/Build and Infrastructure • Data Center Leasing • Dark Fiber, IRUs, Dim Services, and Capacity Agreements • Collocation, Meet Me Rooms, NOCs, and Managed Services • Layered Network Services, Cloud, and Hosted Services • Software as a Service (SaaS), IaaS, PaaS, and eCommerce Agreements • Data Privacy and Security Compliance, Counseling, and Audit • Breach Counseling, Notice, and Response
I am co-chair of Fox Rothschild's Technology and E-Commerce Group and focus my practice on technology transactions, data center & digital infrastructure, privacy & data security, intellectual property, and associated corporate matters. I work with clients in the technology, telecommunication, data center, healthcare, financial services/banking, retail, manufacturing, and apparel industries, as well as startup, embryonic and emerging growth companies. As a former software engineer and network administrator, I offer clients real-world experience in privacy & data security, technology transactions, tech-enabled compliance, fiber networking, data center operations, cloud, mobile app deployment, and data commercialization. My practice is founded upon understanding how technology can strengthen and expand the core mission of my clients' businesses. I also represent clients in a range of traditional intellectual property matters, including inbound/outbound licensing, Digital Rights Management matters, trademark prosecution, brand extension deals, and support of mergers and acquisitions. I regularly assist clients in protecting the intellectual property and proprietary information from unauthorized disclosure or use by current or departing employees. My experience includes: • Fiber Network Design/Build and Infrastructure • Data Center Construction and Leasing • Dark Fiber, IRUs, Dim Services, and Capacity/Lambda Agreements • Collocation, Meet Me Rooms, NOCs, and Managed Services • Layered Network Services, Cloud, and Hosted Services • Software as a Service (SaaS), IaaS, PaaS, and eCommerce Agreements • Data Privacy and Security Compliance, Counseling, and Audit • Breach Counseling, Notice, and Response • Mobile Development, Payment, and Content • Inbound/Outbound Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Licensing • Brand Extension and Brand Collaboration Licensing