Mary Alexander Myers

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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

  • AAR acquires ADI American DistributorsJones Day advised AAR Corp. in the $146 million acquisition of ADI American Distributors Holding Co., LLC, a leading distributor of components and assemblies.
  • Baird Capital portfolio company acquires PureAir FiltrationJones Day represented Baird Capital in the acquisition and financing by portfolio company Cleanwater1, Inc. of Pure Air Filtration, a leader in air purification and gas-phase filtration solutions.
  • Parker acquires Curtis InstrumentsJones Day advised Parker Hannifin Corporation in the approximately $1 billion acquisition of Curtis Instruments, Inc. from Rehlko (f/k/a Kohler Energy), a Platinum Equity portfolio company.
  • Pentair acquires Hydra-StopJones Day represented Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR), a global leader in water systems, in its acquisition of Hydra-Stop, a leading insertion valve and line stop manufacturer, from Madison Industries for approximately $290 million in cash.
  • Hexagon sells Design & Engineering business to CadenceJones Day is advising Hexagon AB in the €2.7 billion sale of its Design & Engineering business, which includes the business formerly known as MSC Software, to Cadence Design Systems.
  • Koch subsidiary TNS acquires BT’s Radianz businessJones Day is advising Transaction Network Services (TNS), a subsidiary of Koch Equity Development, LLC, in connection with its acquisition of BT’s Radianz business.
  • Kraken acquires BreakoutJones Day advised Payward, Inc. d/b/a Kraken, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, in its acquisition of Breakout Trading Group LLC, a pioneer in evaluation-based crypto-trading programs.
  • Verint agrees to be acquired by Thoma Bravo for $2 billionJones Day is advising Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNT), a global leader in Customer Experience (CX) Automation software, in connection with a take private transaction entered into with Thoma Bravo, a leading private equity firm primarily investing in software and technology companies, to become a privately held company in an all-cash transaction reflecting an enterprise value of $2 billion.
  • Koch Equity Development acquires iconectiv, LLCJones Day advised Koch Equity Development LLC, the principal investment and acquisition arm of Koch, Inc., on its acquisition of iconectiv, LLC ("iconectiv"), a telecommunications solutions leader, from Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), the global supplier of mobile communication and connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises, and affiliates of Francisco Partners, a leading technology investment firm.
  • Riverside sells Performance Systems IntegrationJones Day advised The Riverside Company in the sale of Performance Systems Integration, the leading regional provider of fire and life safety services in the Pacific Northwest, to Summit Fire & Security, a company sponsored by BlackRock, Inc.
  • GE Vernova acquires AlteiaJones Day advised GE Vernova Inc. in the acquisition of Alteia, a French company specializing in visual intelligence solutions that enable companies to capture, manage and analyze their visual data.
  • Park-Ohio completes $350 million Senior Secured Notes offeringJones Day represented by Park-Ohio Industries, Inc. (“Park-Ohio”) in connection with its Rule 144A and Regulation S offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 8.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2030 (the “Notes”).
  • Asbury Automotive Group acquires the Herb Chambers CompaniesJones Day advised Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the United States, in its acquisition of various automotive dealerships owned by The Herb Chambers Companies for approximately $1.45 billion in cash.
  • Flexjet raises $800 million equity investment from investment group led by L CattertonJones Day advised Flexjet in the $800 million equity investment from a consortium of strategic investors led by L Catterton, with participation from KSL Capital Partners and J. Safra Asset Management Corporation.
  • Inflexion acquires Veto Pro PacJones Day advised Inflexion Private Equity and its portfolio company Aspen Pumps Limited on the acquisition of Veto Pro Pac, LLC, a manufacturer of a premium range of tool bags and tool storage solutions.
  • Wabtec acquires Evident’s inspection technologies divisionJones Day advised Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) in connection with its $1.78 billion acquisition of Evident’s inspection technologies division, a global leader in non-destructive testing, remote visual inspection and analytical instruments solutions for mission critical assets.
  • Large financial institution provides $19 million senior secured credit facility to leading provider of AI and RPA platformJones Day represented a large financial institution, as lender, in a $19 million senior secured credit facility to a leading provider of an AI and RPA platform for expense management, in connection with its acquisition of a telecom expense management and managed mobility solutions business.
  • Morgan Stanley Capital Partners portfolio company acquires ESC SpectrumJones Day advised Morgan Stanley Capital Partners in the acquisition and financing by portfolio company, Alliance Technical Group, of ESC Spectrum and Tekran USA from TSI Incorporated, a portfolio company of The Churchill Companies.
  • Monetate acquires SiteSpect, Inc.Jones Day represented Monetate, Inc., a leading AI-driven personalization platform, in connection with the acquisition of SiteSpect, Inc., a leader in A/B testing and personalization.
  • Direct lender provides $76 million senior secured credit facility to precast concrete producer in connection with acquisition of new precast concrete facilityJones Day advised a direct lender, as agent, in connection with a $76 million senior secured credit facility, consisting of a $45 million term loan, $23 million delayed draw term loan, and $8 million revolver, provided to a precast concrete producer in connection with its acquisition of a sixth precast concrete facility.
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    January 23 - December 11, 2025 Firm Hosted

    2025 Public Company Speaker Series

    October 2025 White Paper

    Rising Global Regulation for Artificial Intelligence

    September 2025 Alert

    California Bill Will Require Disclosures About Data Used in Training AI Models

    SEPTEMBER 2025 Commentary

    CJEU Clarifies Scope of Personal Data in EDPS v SRB Decision

    September 2025 Commentary

    EU General Court Upholds EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework

    August 2025 Alert

    New White House Report Outlines U.S. Policy for Digital Assets

    August 2025 Alert

    SEC Clarifies Liquid Staking Activities Are Not Securities Transactions Under U.S. Law

    August 2025 Commentary

    White House Issues Executive Orders on AI Action Plan

    JULY 2025 Alert

    U.S. House Passes GENIUS and CLARITY Acts, Signaling Bipartisan Support for Digital Assets

    July 2025 Alert

    Banking on Crypto: Regulators Clarify Rules for Digital Asset Safekeeping
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    January 23 - December 11, 2025 Firm Hosted

    2025 Public Company Speaker Series

    Additional Speaking Engagements

    • April 20, 2016
      CISO Executive Network, Atlanta Chapter: Advanced Identity & Access Management Techniques Roundtable

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