Practice Areas

• Data Privacy

• Cyber Security

• Artificial Intelligence

• Resilience

• Risk and Compliance

• Technology Contracts

Our Data Privacy Approach

Data — how it is collected, used, stored, and protected — is at the core of our practice. Within the United States, there is no single federal law that defines what it means to be compliant. On any given issue, as many as 50 different state regulations may apply. If you are an employer, operate a website or database that reaches a global audience, or collect consumer data in any form, you have both domestic and international legal responsibilities that demand attention.

A comprehensive data audit is the starting point. It identifies where your data resides, how it moves through your organization, and where gaps in compliance may exist. The result is a clear picture of your current risk profile and a practical roadmap for addressing it. From there, we work with you to embed privacy, security, and compliance principles directly into your data practices — building a structure that not only meets today's regulatory requirements but positions your business to adapt as those requirements change. The outcome is a defensible compliance posture, reduced exposure, and the confidence that comes from knowing your data practices rest on a sound legal and technical foundation.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is transforming how businesses operate — from automating routine tasks and enhancing decision-making to powering customer-facing applications and analytics platforms. But the rapid adoption of AI brings significant legal and regulatory complexity. Emerging frameworks at the state, federal, and international levels are beginning to impose obligations around transparency, algorithmic accountability, bias mitigation, and data use. Businesses that deploy AI tools without a clear legal strategy risk regulatory enforcement, reputational harm, and operational disruption.

We help clients navigate the evolving legal landscape surrounding artificial intelligence. Our services include advising on AI governance frameworks, reviewing and negotiating AI vendor agreements, assessing compliance with emerging regulations such as the EU AI Act, and counseling on the intersection of AI with data privacy, intellectual property, and employment law. Whether you are developing AI solutions in-house, deploying third-party AI tools, or assessing the risks AI poses to your operations, we provide practical guidance grounded in both legal expertise and real-world technology experience.

AI does not exist in isolation — it intersects directly with data privacy, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation. The data that trains AI systems, the outputs those systems generate, and the vendors that provide them all raise legal questions that span multiple practice areas. Our integrated approach allows us to address these intersections holistically, helping clients adopt AI responsibly while managing legal and reputational risk.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is no longer solely an IT concern — it is a legal and business imperative. Data breaches, ransomware attacks, and network intrusions expose businesses to regulatory penalties, litigation, reputational damage, and operational disruption. The legal obligations surrounding cybersecurity are expanding rapidly, with regulators at the state, federal, and international levels imposing increasingly prescriptive requirements for how businesses must protect data, respond to incidents, and notify affected parties.

We advise clients on the legal dimensions of cybersecurity — from developing and reviewing security policies and incident response plans to navigating breach notification requirements and regulatory investigations. Our services include assessing vendor and third-party risk, advising on cybersecurity representations and warranties in technology contracts, and counseling on compliance with sector-specific frameworks such as HIPAA, GLBA, and the EU's GDPR and DORA. When incidents occur, we help clients respond swiftly and strategically, coordinating with technical teams and regulators to mitigate harm and protect legal interests.

Cybersecurity is deeply intertwined with data privacy and regulatory compliance. The same data that privacy laws protect is often the target of cyberattacks, and many regulatory frameworks now include explicit cybersecurity obligations. Our integrated practice allows us to address these issues together, ensuring that your cybersecurity posture supports your broader compliance objectives and reduces exposure across multiple legal fronts.

Operational Resilience

Operational resilience — the ability to anticipate, withstand, and recover from disruptions — has become a central concern for regulators and businesses alike. Whether the disruption stems from a cyberattack, a technology failure, a third-party vendor issue, or an external crisis, businesses are increasingly expected to demonstrate that they can continue critical operations and recover quickly. Regulatory frameworks such as the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) now impose specific obligations around resilience planning, testing, incident management, and third-party oversight.

We help clients build and maintain resilient operations from a legal and regulatory perspective. Our services include advising on resilience frameworks and governance structures, assessing third-party and vendor risk, developing and reviewing incident management and business continuity policies, and preparing for regulatory examinations and interactions. Drawing on direct experience implementing DORA for a multinational financial institution, we bring practical insight into what regulators expect and how to translate regulatory requirements into operational reality.

Resilience is not a standalone concern — it connects directly to cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. A resilient organization is one that has aligned its technology, its contracts, and its legal obligations into a coherent framework that can withstand stress. Our integrated approach ensures that resilience planning is coordinated with your broader compliance and risk management strategy, giving you confidence that your operations are prepared for whatever challenges arise.

Regulatory Compliance

The regulatory landscape governing data and technology is complex, constantly shifting, and increasingly global in scope — spanning HIPAA, GLBA, and state consumer privacy laws domestically, to the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) internationally, along with frameworks affecting cloud and SaaS providers. We monitor and interpret these evolving directives so you can focus on running your business, providing ongoing guidance to help you anticipate regulatory changes, assess risk, and maintain a compliance posture that keeps pace with the law.

Technology Transactions and Contracts

We review, draft, and advise on technology contracts and complex transactions involving vendors, service providers, and technology platforms. Whether you are negotiating a SaaS agreement, structuring a technology licensing arrangement, or navigating a multifaceted vendor relationship, we bring both legal precision and practical technology insight to every engagement.

We also represent transnational corporations doing business in Africa and Europe, providing strategic counsel on cross-border legal obligations and working alongside established local firms in African jurisdictions. This combination of international reach and on-the-ground relationships allows us to help clients operate confidently across borders.

Our Team

Idaye Braimah, Principal Attorney

For over two decades, Idaye has practiced law across transnational jurisdictions, advising clients on complex legal matters, litigation, and transactions at the intersection of law and technology. His career spans both the legal and technology sectors — including significant tenure at a major Wall Street investment bank, where he managed, designed, built, and integrated in-house and third-party software applications and platforms. This hands-on technical experience, rare among practicing attorneys, is central to the firm's ability to deliver practical, informed counsel on the issues that matter most to technology-driven businesses.

Idaye advises multinational corporations on global data privacy and technology regulations, cybersecurity, operational resilience, and compliance implementation. Most recently, he completed a two-year engagement with a major global financial institution, leading the implementation of the European Union's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) — from initial gap analysis and framework design through incident management protocols and regulator interactions. This experience reflects the depth of engagement he brings to every client relationship: not just legal analysis, but hands-on execution from strategy through implementation.

His core competencies span technology, software, data privacy, AI governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, operational resilience, and contract negotiation. Idaye is a certified member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and holds memberships in the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and the Nigerian Bar Association. He also maintains professional certifications in technology and software development — credentials that reinforce the bridge between legal expertise and technical fluency that defines this practice. Beyond his professional work, Idaye is actively engaged in civic leadership and pro bono service in his community.