Clint Monteith

Associate

Admitted to practice only in New York. Supervised by partners in the Seattle office.

Clint Monteith, CIPP/US, advises clients across an array of sectors, including technology companies and financial institutions, on issues related to U.S. and international privacy and data security laws such as the CCPA, COPPA, and GDPR, and has considerable experience responding to data security incidents. He draws on his background in finance and M&A to help data-driven clients comply with privacy and security laws impacting their business and guides them through commercial transactions, including the privacy diligence and negotiations process.

Practice Highlights

Privacy counseling

Guiding clients through the morass of state, federal, and international privacy laws affecting product development and business operations. Providing commercial and practical solutions to clients' privacy compliance needs. Assessing risk and helping clients to navigate when there is no clear guidance under current law.

Breach response

Acting quickly to help clients mitigate and respond to data security incidents. Counseling clients on the legal requirements and processes for breach notification and advising on industry best practices. Tailoring breach response strategies to match the individual needs and sensitivities of each client.

Privacy and security in transactions

Conducting privacy and data security review in the context of M&A transactions and, where necessary, providing practical solutions to mitigate risks and shepherd deals to fruition.

Admitted to Practice

New York, 2016

Education

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2015
- Senior Editor, Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law and Policy
B.A., English, Political Science, Kenyon College, 2012

Background

- Associate, Torys LLP, New York, 2017-2020
- Associate, Corporate Projects Group, Ashurst LLP, New York, 2015-2017