MILWAUKEE, WI (Oct. 25, 2018) ─ Godfrey & Kahn is pleased to announce that Sarah Sargent an in the firm’s Data Privacy & Cybersecurity and Technology & Digital Business Practice Groups, has become Certified Information Privacy Professionals/US through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). This certification further positions them as national leaders in the area of data privacy and cybersecurity law, demonstrating their knowledge of the myriad laws and regulations surrounding information privacy that impact our clients.

Sargent’s experience in deftly navigating regulations such as the European Union’s sweeping General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) grants her unique insight when advising clients on the most appropriate and effective choices when examining insurance policies and technology contracts. Beyond preventative efforts, Sarah’s focus also includes data breach remediation and litigation, working with opposing counsels, forensics experts and government regulators to resolve security incidents promptly and efficiently.

About the IAPP

The International Association of Privacy Professionals is the largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community and resource. The IAPP helps define, support and improve the privacy profession globally. For more information, visit www.iapp.org. 

About Godfrey & Kahn

Godfrey & Kahn is proud to serve as technology counsel to some of North America’s most respected companies. With more than 160 lawyers, Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. is one of Wisconsin's leading business law firms. Founded in 1957, Godfrey & Kahn maintains offices in Milwaukee, Madison, Appleton, Green Bay and Waukesha, Wis.; and Washington, DC. For more information, please visit the firm's website at www.gklaw.com.

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