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David has helped guide hundreds of organizations through a wide variant of cybersecurity and data privacy breaches, including some of the highest demand ransomware cases to date. David advises clients on cybersecurity and data privacy breach response and preparedness, and on identifying, evaluating and managing first- and third-party data privacy and cybersecurity risks. He has handled hundreds of cybersecurity and data privacy incidents and has helped clients recover more than $1 million in funds wired out of the U.S. Notably, David understands the importance of protecting clients' reputations, and quickly pulls together a team of skilled forensic and public relations professionals, and notification vendors to help reduce public and regulatory scrutiny.

David's practice is supported by his experience as a prosecutor in the Cook County State Attorney's Office, where he handled complex prosecutions and investigations involving digital forensic evidence, intellectual property, public corruption and cyber crimes. His experience, paired with his passion for computers and technology, enables him to knowledgeably walk clients through each aspect of cybersecurity and data privacy incidents.

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J.D., DePaul University College of Law, 2008, 

B.A., Political Science, DePaul University, 2005, 

Chicago

David Potter Speaks on Cybersecurity in Food & Beverage for Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network

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DSIR Report Deeper Dive - 2022

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Digital Assets and Data Management

Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity

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<li>Represented well-known brand in a cybersecurity incident involving notice to over 100,000 individuals and several class action law suits.</li>
<li>Has represented dozens of financial institutions subject to GLBA, Regulation S-P and IRS rules in a wide variety of cybersecurity incidents.</li>
<li>Represented not-for-profit in recovering $800,000 in funds wired to Hong Kong, working with local counsel to facilitate recovery efforts.</li>
<li>Represented venture capital firm in the recovery of $500,000 wired outside of the U.S.</li>
<li>Led team of four associates managing a 24/7 breach response hotline for an AmLaw 200 Firm, leveraging experience as a prosecutor in avoiding regulatory fines and penalties.</li>
<li>Represented client in grey market goods matter in federal court regarding the misuse of client&#8217;s trademark. Obtained TRO and seizure order under seal at the commencement of a civil action.</li>
<li>Responded to an inquiry from HHS OIG on behalf of client involved in genetic testing.</li>
<li>Advises clients on compliance with state, federal and international laws and regulations, including GLBA, PIPEDA, HIPAA/HITECH, FERPA, COPPA and GDPR.</li>
<li>Designs and implements risk management protocols, including testing breach response plans and certifying PCI and HIPAA compliance.</li>
<li>Led the investigations and prosecution of cases involving cyberattacks and cybercrimes, including unauthorized network intrusions (local and remote), unauthorized conversion, alteration or deletion of data, and the coding, implementation and distribution of malicious software.</li>
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David H. Potter

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