Zach Klein > Davis+Gilbert LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Davis+Gilbert LLP
1675 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10019
NEW YORK
United States
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Work Department

Privacy, Technology + Data Security | Advertising + Marketing

Position

Associate

Career

For agencies, startups and global brands struggling with the evolving legal landscape surrounding privacy and technology, Zachary Klein’s knowledge, experience and perspective are major assets. He helps the firm’s clients meet their privacy and data security obligations and manage compliance risks without sacrificing their business objectives.

Data privacy is Zachary’s passion. He helps organizations prevent or address legal exposure stemming from data security incidents and breach response, vendor selection, technology issues, and allegations of false advertising, misrepresentation or unfair trade practices.

Zachary previously served as a Deputy Attorney General with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, where he conducted numerous internet privacy and data security investigations. Drawing on that experience, Zachary scrutinizes company policies, procedures, vendor agreements and data processing activities with a critical eye, ever aware of the factors that can impact a government agency’s decision to open an investigation or pursue an enforcement action.

Zachary participates on conference panels to educate stakeholders about emerging technology and regulatory frameworks.

Memberships

Member, American Bar Association, Section of International Law

Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

Member, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

Member, New Jersey Bar Association

Education

Rutgers Law School (J.D., magna cum laude, 2012)

Tufts University (B.A., cum laude, 2006)

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Media, technology and telecoms > Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection)

Davis+Gilbert LLP‘s privacy and data security team is particularly noted for its expertise with advertising clients, combining privacy and ad tech capabilities to assist in emerging areas of tech, ad fraud, and brand safety. Richard Eisert, team co-head, advises clients from start-ups to multinational companies; he combines privacy and technology advice with intellectual property knowledge. Co-head Gary A Kibel  is particularly noted for his work across the e-commerce, financial services and employment sectors. Oriyan Gitig , Counsel, draws on data privacy expertise to assist clients in developing best practices; associate Emily Catron leverages advertising industry experience to advise clients on regulatory compliance matters. Zach Klein, associate, is recommended by clients for his ‘leading edge on both legal theory and commercial practice‘, a data privacy expert with experience in government. All team members mentioned are in New York.