“I've had the pleasure and privilege of working with Matthew Staples for just over two years. Matthew serves as primary outside counsel to our social media technology company and has negotiated the majority of our contracts with our Global 2000 clients. Matthew is a consummate professional--he is diligent and timely in his work and we rely on his guidance without hesitation. Matthew possesses a keen and comprehensive mastery of the nuances of intellectual property law and the broader field of technology-related contract drafting and negotiation. He appreciates and adeptly negotiates the balance between serving as a zealous advocate for his clients and working to close the deal in a way that leaves all parties feeling satisfied with the outcome. I look forward to working with Matthew for years to come and recommend him without hesitation.”
About
Matthew (Matt) Staples is a partner in the Austin office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich &…
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The FCC recently issued a unanimous Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry targeting the use of AI-related technologies for…
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Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion partially upholding—and partially vacating—the District Court for the…
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On Tuesday, we're hosting the 7th session in our Digital Health Webinar Series which will discuss significant new #AI and privacy developments…
On Tuesday, we're hosting the 7th session in our Digital Health Webinar Series which will discuss significant new #AI and privacy developments…
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Experience
Education
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University of California, Berkeley - School of Law
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Activities and Societies: Senior Executive Editor, California Law Review Managing Editor, Berkeley Technology Law Journal Senior Executive Editor, Berkeley Business Law Journal Fellow, Berkeley Center for Law and Technology
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Activities and Societies: Glenn Terrell Presidential Scholarship; Honors College's S. Town Stephenson Award; Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Eta Sigma, and Golden Key honor societies
Licenses & Certifications
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Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
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Registered Patent Attorney
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Credential ID No. 56,705
Publications
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Guide to Cybersecurity Due Diligence in M&A Transactions
ABA Publishing
See publicationI was a contributing author to this publication.
General description:
In today’s data-driven economy, cybersecurity has become a key risk factor in mergers and acquisitions. A new book by the ABA Business Law Section, “Guide to Cybersecurity Due Diligence in M&A Transactions” is designed to assist companies and their counsel in assessing the risks.
With discussions on and lessons learned from recent cyber incidents at Neiman Marcus, Yahoo, Target, Sony Pictures and…I was a contributing author to this publication.
General description:
In today’s data-driven economy, cybersecurity has become a key risk factor in mergers and acquisitions. A new book by the ABA Business Law Section, “Guide to Cybersecurity Due Diligence in M&A Transactions” is designed to assist companies and their counsel in assessing the risks.
With discussions on and lessons learned from recent cyber incidents at Neiman Marcus, Yahoo, Target, Sony Pictures and Volkswagen, the book provides detailed and easy-to-read guidance on identifying and evaluating cybersecurity risks for an M&A deal. Beginning with an introduction to the importance of this issue, “Guide to Cybersecurity Due Diligence” will help lawyers understand the key requirements and importance of the cybersecurity due diligence process that should be part of every M&A transaction, including:
· Identification of the target’s high-value digital assets, and evaluation of the relative importance of those assets to the target’s business
· Evaluation of the status of the target’s cybersecurity regulatory compliance
· Impact of due diligence on the proposed transaction
Evaluation of the target’s overall resilience and general ability to withstand a direct cyber-attack on its digital assets
Emerging challenges to cybersecurity due diligence
The appendix includes a listing of common U.S. data security laws and regulations.
“Guide to Cybersecurity Due Diligence in M&A Transactions” is a collaborative work by a team of attorneys who are leading professionals in the fields of corporate governance and cybersecurity, and is edited by Thomas J. Smedinghoff and Roland Trope.
Honors & Awards
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Lawdragon 500: Leading Global Cyber Lawyers
Lawdragon
Named to the inaugural Lawdragon 500 list of leading global cyber lawyers.
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Washington Rising Star
Super Lawyers Magazine
Named as a Washington "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers magazine from 2011 through 2018.
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