Jim  Pastore

Jim Pastore

Jim pastore is a litigation partner and a member of the firm’s data strategy & security practice and intellectual property litigation group., Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Work Department

Jim Pastore is a litigation partner and a member of the firm’s Data Strategy & Security practice and Intellectual Property Litigation Group.

Position

He is a recognized leader in the field, is regularly quoted in the press, and has extensive experience responding to, investigating and litigating data breaches, both in private practice and during his tenure as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York. He holds a dual degree in English and computer applications, and served as an adjunct professor of cybersecurity at Cardozo Law School.

Clients across a range of industries have called on Mr. Pastore to assist with cybersecurity and data privacy advice, with a particular focus on breach response.

Education

He received his J.D. with distinction from Stanford Law School and his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame.