Ann is an experienced transactional attorney advising clients in diverse industries, including technology, education, consumer finance, and tax-exempt organizations. Ann is committed to providing her clients with excellent service and to finding solutions that promote business success.
A skilled negotiator of commercial contracts, including software development agreements, software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform agreements, referral, e-commerce, manufacturing, and supply and distribution agreements, Ann brings business acumen and practical, actionable advice to her clients. Ann’s practice also involves counselling clients on compliance in the quickly evolving arena of data privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, FERPA, GLBA, and others. Here Ann’s work includes working to identify clients’ compliance vulnerabilities and she brings a practical approach to developing and executing a compliance plan based on each client’s specific needs and resources.
Ann began her career at a large Boston law firm practicing in the corporate and public finance departments. Prior to her work with Morse, she held several senior in-house positions with companies in the student loan finance industry.
Outside the Office
Outside the office, Ann enjoys traveling with her family, walking in the woods, and playing tennis.
Publications
CCPA Compliance – Required Updates to Privacy Policies
European Commission Adopts New Standard Contractual Clauses for Data Transfers
Virginia Follows California Lead on Data Protection—With Narrower Scope
Speaking Engagements
Presenter, Pragmatic Advice for Addressing the Unique Challenges Raised by The Data Protection Landscape, New England Corporate Counsel Association, Inc.
News & Insights
Client Alert: GLBA Compliance
Client Alert: The New Data Transfer SCCs
Client Alert: CCPA Compliance
Client Alert: Standard Contractual Clauses
Client Alert: Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act
Client Alert – Happy Halloween!
WISP – Written Information Security Program
