Brian Segobiano
Brian Segobiano, CIPP/E
Brian Segobiano is a Managing Director and leads the Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity practice. He is an expert in conducting data-intensive analyses for counsel and clients facing regulatory investigations, class action litigation, and other disputes. He has extensive experience conducting expert forensics, preservation, and analyses in matters related to the privacy impact of online tracking technologies such as marketing, advertising, and analytics tools on websites and mobile applications. Brian’s expertise in the field of online marketing and analytic tools, combined with his experience in data privacy and compliance, makes him a valuable asset to law firms seeking to investigate and evaluate lawsuits related to these technologies. His experience in forensics, analytics, and eDiscovery also includes healthcare claims investigations, anti-money laundering, employment disputes, anti-kickback investigations, and mortgaged-backed security disputes.
He advises clients across jurisdictions and industries on building and operationalizing data protection programs to demonstrate compliance with laws such as the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other emerging US and international privacy laws in addition to aligning with guidance from regulators such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (HHS-OCR). As a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E), Brian serves as a third-party Data Protection Officer (DPO) and supports clients with data mapping, marketing technology and architecture, data protection impact assessments, third-party risk management, cybersecurity, individual rights, data transfer strategies, and governance & risk management software implementation. He also acts as the Chief Privacy Officer for the Firm.
Brian also serves as the President of the Board for the Bloomington Knockers Youth Football and Cheerleading Program in Bloomington, IL. Founded in 1957, the program uses the sports of flag football, tackle football, and cheerleading as catalysts to promote values of diversity, hard work, and team work in over 300 athletes from Kindergarten through 8th grade.