Michael J. McFerran

Michael McFerran's practice focuses on data privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection including in the health care, life sciences, emerging technology, AI, securities, and automotive domains.

Michael helps clients across industries strategically navigate state, federal, and global privacy, security, and consumer protection laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act (CAN-SPAM), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) cybersecurity governance and disclosure obligations, and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). In particular, Michael has significant experience designing and implementing compliance programs — including drafting and advising on various policies, procedures, and agreements — and also representing clients in substantial domestic and cross-border corporate transactions. Michael also advises food, beverage, dietary supplement, and pharmaceutical manufacturers on product labeling, advertising, and regulatory compliance for new and existing products.

Michael has an active pro bono practice advising nonprofit organizations, representing persecuted individuals seeking asylum, advocating for juvenile justice, and representing disabled combat veterans as a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Accredited Attorney.

Prior to joining Jones Day in 2022, Michael served as a law clerk in the Executive Office of Michigan's Governor and in the Office of the Vice President and General Counsel for Michigan Medicine. He also provided entity structuring, compliance, and intellectual property counsel to numerous start-ups and nonprofits as a student attorney.