Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Technology, Commercial and Government Affairs

Counsel - Corporate and Finance Transactions

Focused on data privacy, cyber security, and technology transactions, Goli counsels a diverse array of companies from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies in both local and global markets.  Goli works closely with clients on data privacy and security compliance programs and advises on all aspects of local and international data privacy and security laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the EU and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as well as COPPA, CAN-SPAM matters, and emerging laws and regulations around the world.  Goli also advises on data retention and minimization, privacy by design, data inventories, cross-border transfer agreements, privacy impact assessments and negotiating third-party agreements including digital marketing, software licensing, SaaS, and other commercial agreements.

In addition, Goli is a founding member of the Firm’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) working group and has specialized training in AI governance.  She advises a variety of clients on the emerging laws that impact the development and implementation of AI solutions.

Goli works as a strategic business partner to her clients to bring products to market while minimizing risk in a challenging regulatory environment. Goli’s unique perspective on balancing compliance obligations and business needs is based in part on her time spent seconded as product counsel to a global leader in the VR/AR space wherein she provided frontline legal advice regarding the company’s products and experiences across multiple jurisdictions.

Goli speaks frequently on these topics, is a Certified Information Privacy Professional for the United States (CIPP/US) and Europe (CIPP/E), and an active member of the Lawyers of Color Affinity Group.

CIVIC INVOLVEMENT & HONORS

Ms. Mahdavi is an advocate for adults and children with developmental disabilities. In addition to pro bono representation of families with children who have special needs, Ms. Mahdavi previously served on the Board of Directors for the San Francisco based non-profit Support for Families of Children with Disabilities.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS International Association of Privacy Professionals (“IAPP”), member