Understanding Technology and Challenges It Presents​ (Pt 2)

Our Mission is to bridge the knowledge gap between law and technology professionals by educating attorneys on technology to attorneys and technology executives on its laws and regulations. Legal Cyber Academy provides a comprehensive tool and evolving knowledge base through exclusive insights from world class cybersecurity, privacy, web 3.0, forensic, and e-discovery legal and technical practitioners. Earn CLE, CPE, and CE credits. (Refunds are available if you do not receive credit) At Legal Cyber Academy We recognize that technology, the cybersecurity threats it faces, and relevant laws and regulation are rapidly evolving, presenting unique challenges and opportunities. Our platform is dedicated to empowering legal professionals with the skills and understanding necessary to navigate the complex landscape of technology in their field, enabling them to effectively advise clients, draft contracts, and navigate legal implications in a technology-driven world. Simultaneously, we strive to equip technology professionals with the legal knowledge they need to make informed decisions, ensure compliance with regulations, and limit liability. By fostering a deep understanding of legal frameworks, we hope to support technology professionals in creating innovative, compliant, and socially conscious technological advancements. Join us in our mission to reshape the way legal professionals and technology experts understand and interact with each other in a rapidly changing technical and legal landscape. Together, they will mitigate risk better, ensure compliance, and actively shape the future of technology and its accompanying laws.

Daniel B. Garrie, Esq. is a mediator, arbitrator, and Special Master selected by counsel and appointed by courts in complex disputes throughout the United States. He is an experienced jurist with a deep understanding of law and technology, as it applies to a variety of practices and industries, enabling him to resolve efficiently and cost-effectively some of the most challenging disputes. Daniel possesses exceptional communication skills, is a good listener, and is impartial. These qualities enable him to assist parties in settling matters by creating a trusting, understanding, and respectful environment that allows for open and honest communication. Further, he identifies and addresses the underlying issues of a dispute and finds original solutions that meet the needs and interests of all parties involved. Over the past 20 years, Daniel has been appointed and appeared before the Los Angeles County Superior Court, New York Supreme Court, Delaware Supreme Court, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, and Seventh Circuits. Judges and attorneys laud him for his clarity, focus, and ability to help parties settle even the most complex disputes. He has garnered a national reputation for his experience at the intersection of technology and the law. He is as comfortable talking with entrepreneurs, IT professionals, and developers as with lawyers and judges. Most recently, Mr. Garrie was appointed and served as the Special Master for In Re: Facebook, Inc. Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation. Daniel is a popular speaker on cybersecurity, forensics, eDiscovery, fintech, and blockchain. He has also authored over 400 legal and technical articles and publications. His scholarship has been recognized by several Supreme Court Justices and cited in over 500 articles, publications, and opinions.

Tiffany J. Smith has over a decade of experience advising and representing broker-dealers and other financial institutions, including financial technology companies, regarding compliance with the federal securities laws and regulations and the rules of the self-regulatory organizations. Ms. Smith’s practice primarily focuses on four areas: (i) broker-dealer regulatory compliance, (ii) cryptocurrency regulatory compliance, (iii) representing clients in connection with enforcement matters and regulatory examinations, and (iv) providing regulatory advice in connection with corporate transactions. With respect to broker-dealer regulatory compliance, Ms. Smith often advises clients on newly adopted rules and areas of increased regulatory focus, including the rules on market access, securities trading and market activities, short sales, and issuer repurchases. Ms. Smith also has experience advising clients on the regulatory implications of new and emerging technologies (e.g., blockchain) and helping clients navigate the regulatory hurdles associated with these technologies. In addition, she counsels clients on triggers for broker-dealer registration, including those related to offshore activities and those related to the activities of financial technology companies. Finally, Ms. Smith has helped clients comment on proposed Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules, and represented clients seeking relief from adopted rules through the SEC and FINRA exemptive relief processes and the SEC no-action process.

David Cass recently joined Law & Forensics LLC as a Senior Partner. He leads the Cryptocurrency and Digital Banking Practice. David is also a member of the Cyber Security and Forensics Practice. He has extensive experience in financial services regulation, cryptocurrency, digital assets, blockchain, cloud, artificial intelligence, and digital banking. David recently served as a lead regulator for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he was a member of the Large Institution Supervision Coordinating Committee. Before his appointment, David was the CISO & Global Partner of Cloud Security Services. In that role, he had global responsibility for all aspects of cloud security practices, processes, and policies across the IBM Security Services Unit. Mr. Cass served as a regulatory SME and an Executive Steering committee member for IBM’s International Banking Customers. David has been an active contributor to the FS-ISAC and the European Banking Federation on Cloud Compliance and Security for financial services firms and worked closely with U.S. and International Regulators. David and his team have also led large-scale transformation projects at top international financial institutions. He was part of the team that introduced the first financial services blockchain initiative utilizing the public cloud supported by ten major international banks. Previously Mr. Cass served as the SVP & Chief Information Security Officer for Elsevier. He led an organization of experienced legal, risk, and security professionals that provided data protection, privacy, security, and risk management guidance globally for Elsevier. He also served as the HIPAA officer for Elsevier. David has over 4.5 years of experience running a regulated FTSE 100 enterprise in the cloud. David has experience in IT security, risk assessment, risk management, business continuity, and disaster recovery, developing security policies and procedures. He has played a vital role in leading and building corporate risk & governance and information security organizations in the financial sector. As the Senior Director of Information Security Risk and Governance for Freddie Mac, David rebuilt the risk and governance function. He developed a team to provide risk assessments, methodologies, tools, services, and training to improve the organization’s capabilities and maturity. Before that, he was Vice President of Risk Management for JPMorgan Chase. He was responsible for providing an accurate assessment of the current risk management state, contributing to the future direction of the organization’s risk management, continuity, and disaster recovery capabilities. Cass earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) from the University of Pennsylvania.

David Cass recently joined Law & Forensics LLC as a Senior Partner. He leads the Cryptocurrency and Digital Banking Practice. David is also a member of the Cyber Security and Forensics Practice. He has extensive experience in financial services regulation, cryptocurrency, digital assets, blockchain, cloud, artificial intelligence, and digital banking. David recently served as a lead regulator for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he was a member of the Large Institution Supervision Coordinating Committee. Before his appointment, David was the CISO & Global Partner of Cloud Security Services. In that role, he had global responsibility for all aspects of cloud security practices, processes, and policies across the IBM Security Services Unit. Mr. Cass served as a regulatory SME and an Executive Steering committee member for IBM’s International Banking Customers. David has been an active contributor to the FS-ISAC and the European Banking Federation on Cloud Compliance and Security for financial services firms and worked closely with U.S. and International Regulators. David and his team have also led large-scale transformation projects at top international financial institutions. He was part of the team that introduced the first financial services blockchain initiative utilizing the public cloud supported by ten major international banks. Previously Mr. Cass served as the SVP & Chief Information Security Officer for Elsevier. He led an organization of experienced legal, risk, and security professionals that provided data protection, privacy, security, and risk management guidance globally for Elsevier. He also served as the HIPAA officer for Elsevier. David has over 4.5 years of experience running a regulated FTSE 100 enterprise in the cloud. David has experience in IT security, risk assessment, risk management, business continuity, and disaster recovery, developing security policies and procedures. He has played a vital role in leading and building corporate risk & governance and information security organizations in the financial sector. As the Senior Director of Information Security Risk and Governance for Freddie Mac, David rebuilt the risk and governance function. He developed a team to provide risk assessments, methodologies, tools, services, and training to improve the organization’s capabilities and maturity. Before that, he was Vice President of Risk Management for JPMorgan Chase. He was responsible for providing an accurate assessment of the current risk management state, contributing to the future direction of the organization’s risk management, continuity, and disaster recovery capabilities. Cass earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) from the University of Pennsylvania.

Nick Rotchadl is a member of Faegre Baker Daniels' business litigation group. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, including matters involving franchise law, breach of contract, and business torts. Nick regularly represents national franchisors on fraud, franchise act, trademark infringement, breach of contract, injunctive relief, and declaratory judgment actions. He has also represented several businesses in software development disputes. In addition to representing clients before courts, he has represented clients before the American Arbitration Association, the International Chamber of Commerce, and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution.