Mary Alexander Myers works closely with clients on a range of strategic technology transactions, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and data privacy matters focused on protecting key intellectual property and data assets.
Mary Alexander develops strategic compliance approaches relating to obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other U.S. state and federal privacy and data security requirements. She counsels clients on data sharing and licensing, outsourcing and technology transactions, data monetization, and other related matters. Mary Alexander frequently advises clients on issues relating to technology, intellectual property, social media, advertising, electronic commerce, and privacy.
She also focuses on financial services and fintech matters, including in the payments, crypto, and derivatives spaces.
Mary Alexander also represents buyers and sellers in domestic and cross-border corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, counseling on cybersecurity, privacy, AI, and intellectual property matters, including due diligence and transitional services arrangements.
She frequently speaks on technology, generative AI, and privacy-related issues. Mary Alexander maintains an active pro bono practice and involvement in the community, where she serves on the National Board of Techbridge, a leading technology nonprofit.
Experience
Additional Speaking Engagements
- April 20, 2016
CISO Executive Network, Atlanta Chapter: Advanced Identity & Access Management Techniques Roundtable
- Vanderbilt University (J.D. 2012; Notes Editor, Vanderbilt Law Review); Emory University (B.A. in History magna cum laude 2009; Goodrich C. White Scholar)
- Georgia, Supreme Court of Georgia, and U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Georgia and Eastern District of Wisconsin
Southeastern Legal Awards 2023, "On the Rise" (recognizes lawyers under the age of 40)
Certified International Privacy Professional/US (CIPP/US)
Member, National Board of Techbridge, a nonprofit for CIOs (chief information officers), CTOs (chief technology officers), and CISOs (chief information security officers) to support technology in the nonprofit community
- Judicial Extern to the Honorable Aleta A. Trauger, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (Summer 2010)