John M. Brigagliano

John Brigagliano enables clients' data strategy, such as in the development and deployment of data-focused technologies, including biometric technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), e-commerce, electronic signatures, technology licensing and procurement, and cross-border transactions.

John structures data privacy compliance strategies and efficiently resolves CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act ) and other U.S. privacy law compliance hurdles for companies across a variety of industries. John also supports providers and customers of biometric technologies to launch consumer and employee-facing products. Often assisting clients with global operations, John handles cross-border e-signature, data transfer, and e-commerce matters.

John represents buyers and sellers in domestic and cross-border corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, counseling on cybersecurity, privacy, AI, and related matters, including due diligence, transitional services arrangements, and post-closing remediation of such issues. John also frequently negotiates technology and data licensing agreements for providers and customers of technology products and services.

John has spoken on biometric and consumer privacy issues to groups such as the Georgia Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel, the Atlanta Chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals, and the International Privacy and Security Forum.

Prior to launching his legal career, John was a special education teacher at Seaford Senior High School in Seaford, Delaware, where he was placed as part of Teach For America and, along with teaching students with disabilities, he coached varsity golf. John has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for technology law (2024-2026) and for privacy and data security law (2026) and has been nominated by clients as a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer. He is also an Eagle Scout with Scouting America.