Avi Gesser

Avi Gesser

May 31, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Striking a Balance Between Cybersecurity and Employee Privacy

Most successful approaches for striking the proper balance involve having clear policies.

By Avi Gesser, Matthew Kelly, Will Schildknecht and Anna Marienko

8 minute read

March 01, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Role of In-House Counsel in Incident Planning and Response

In this article, the authors explore three important aspects of in-house counsel's duties related to cybersecurity incident preparation and response: (1) providing advice regarding the company's legal and regulatory obligations, especially with respect to breach notification; (2) engaging and coordinating external resources, including outside counsel and consultants; and (3) coordinating and managing internal and external communications.

By Avi Gesser, Matthew A. Kelly and Samantha J. Pfotenhauer

8 minute read

June 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal

When the FBI Can Help Companies Deal With a Cyber Event

Many companies neglect to reach out to the FBI following a cyber incident, turning instead to law firms and cybersecurity firms alone. This might be a mistake considering the practical assistance the FBI can provide to targets of a cyber attack.

By Avi Gesser and Joseph Kniaz

1 minute read