Cybersecurity, AI & Privacy

Internationally recognized as a "cybersecurity pioneer" and thought leader, Judi works at the forefront of cybersecurity and AI governance. GermanoLaw counsels organizations on proactive risk management as well as incident and crisis response, and conducts corporate-wide, executive, and board-level training on managing cybersecurity and data privacy risk, and responsibly leveraging AI. GermanoLaw also provides legal counsel in connection with forensic audits and reviews, M&A due diligence and when a special master or other third-party review is needed. Judi has developed and teaches courses at NYU School of Law, Cornell Law School, Cornell Brooks School for Public Policy, and NYU Stern School of Business, and is a frequent keynote and event speaker.

Cybersecurity, AI and Privacy

We live in a world where securing financial records, customer data, and other critical information can be a regulatory and governance challenge, and AI provides both increased risk and opportunity. GermanoLaw provides counsel, plans and assessments on cybersecurity, AI and privacy risk and responsibility; guidance managing an incident or breach; and training and programs to assist with education and compliance.

Judi Germano founded GermanoLaw in 2013 to offer leading cybersecurity, privacy and technology-governance counsel and representation to organizations seeking client-focused guidance and support. Judi Germano has been recognized as a "cybersecurity expert" by Directors & Boards magazine, and a "leading woman in business" by NJ Biz.

Judi Germano is not only a practicing cybersecurity and privacy attorney but is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at New York University School of Law and Cornell University Law School, a Visiting Lecturer at the Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy, and an Adjunct Professor at the NYU Stern School of Business.

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Services Offered at GermanoLaw

Issues include:

Handling the organization’s risk management and enhancing cybersecurity governance.
Advising and training board members, executives, employees, and other stakeholders.
Crisis management legal support.
Solving issues related to data loss or breaches.
Establishing and maintaining external and internal controls.
Developing incident response plans.
Legal advice on data privacy and obligations.
Evaluating and managing insider threats.
Conducting internal investigations.
Advising on supply chain and third-party risk management.
Addressing reputational issues.
Coordinating with law enforcement agencies and other private or public entities.

Representative Matters Include:

Counseling Fortune 100 financial services organization responding to cyber fraud incidents.
Advising and representing Fortune 50 pharmaceutical company regarding internet-based investigations, collaboration with the U.S. government, and policy considerations, including in meeting with U.S. presidential advisors and industry representative at White House Executive Office Building.
Advising on highly sensitive national data security response.
Creating a security incident response plan for a Fortune 250 company in the media sector.
Conducting board briefings and tabletop exercises for organizations including in critical infrastructure, financial services, and media sectors.
Advising tech companies on privacy policy and other related issues.
Counseling nonprofit organizations on managing cybersecurity risk.
Advising executives and board of internationally-known organizations on data privacy and governance.
Informing corporate board on privacy risk, cybersecurity, and strategy.
Representing the Chief Executive Officer of an online social networking start-up in state and federal regulatory issues.
Obtaining successful dismissals of cases against CEOs and corporations in fraud cases.
Providing advice to financial services organizations regarding internal investigations and Anti-Money-Laundering violations.
Advising individuals, government, and corporate executives in New Jersey, New York, the Midwest, and California on internal investigations and federal jury matters.
Advising on impending issues before the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, New Jersey Bureau of Securities, or the U.S. Treasury Department (OFAC).

Why Choose GermanoLaw

At GermanoLaw, we offer a client-centric approach to address high-stakes legal and strategic matters, offer critical problem solving solutions, provide education and training and help develop creative solutions to significant civil, criminal, regulatory and compliance concerns, risk management, and technology or governance-related best practices.

Testimonials

Incredibly skilled in the courtroom [and] an expert in [her] field - [both] the persuasive advocate [and] the knowledgeable expert.

It's not only the breadth and depth of her knowledge that are noteworthy. Her professionalism, common sense approach and tenacious advocacy make her stand out from the crowd.

Judith "provided thoughtful and practical advice, tailored to our company's situation and values...."

As opposing counsel to Ms. Germano... I can testify to her very strong litigation skills, her determination to prevail on behalf of her client, but at the same time, her excellent professional demeanor and honesty.

Incredibly skilled in the courtroom [and] an expert in their field....Judi's incisive strategy, zealous advocacy, and fiercely effective negotiation skills saved our company millions of dollars.

Hiring Judith to help with a data compromise "was the best decision I made.... She provided thoughtful and practical advice, tailored to our company's situation and values.