Pierce Cox focuses his practice on digital risk advisory and cybersecurity, particularly in the areas of regulatory compliance, fraud investigation and electronic discovery. He advises clients regarding compliance with data privacy laws, preparing for and reducing exposure to data privacy threats and mitigating potential losses from data breaches or misuse of information assets.
Prior to attending law school, Pierce was an Internet enforcement investigator for the Consumer Protection Division of the Texas Attorney General's Office, where he developed cases under Texas statutes governing privacy and data protection, identity theft and spam email while working to raise constituent awareness of information privacy issues.
Pierce has earned the Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) credential through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). He is also a member of the Order of Barristers and an Eagle Scout.