A member of the Firm’s Privacy & Data Security Practice Group as well as its Licensing & Commercial Contracts Practice Group, Ryan assists companies with compliance under various privacy and data security regulatory regimes, and works with clients in crafting privacy policies and terms and conditions.
Ryan is a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US). His privacy and data security practice also involves the review, drafting and negotiation of privacy and security representations and warranties in the mergers and acquisitions and venture financing contexts, as well as guiding companies through the privacy due diligence process. Ryan is actively involved in negotiating software licensing agreements, including Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements from both the perspective of service providers, as well as customers. Ryan advises business clients spanning a variety of different industries at all stages of development.
Prior to joining Morse, Ryan practiced law at a well-known global law firm based in Boston. During law school, Ryan served as a student attorney at the Boston College Legal Assistance Bureau, where he counseled local non-profits and low income start-ups.
Outside the Office
A true music buff, particularly in classic and alternative rock, during college Ryan was a member of a band that toured the dive-bar scene of Montreal.
Publications
European Commission Approves EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
Data Protection Risks in M&A and Investment Transactions
Upcoming UK and EU Data Transfer Deadlines
CCPA Compliance – Required Updates to Privacy Policies
European Commission Adopts New Standard Contractual Clauses for Data Transfers
The California Consumer Privacy Act: Five Ws and an H
The Process of GDPR Compliance: MAP DATA, DOORS O(PEN)
Keeping Employees Interested: Profits Interests, their Potential Business Benefits and Caveats
Speaking Engagements
Speaker, Introduction to Privacy Law for Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Life Care Association
Moderator, Confronting Privacy Fears: Practical Approaches to Challenges in the U.S. and EU, Morse and Hewitsons
News & Insights
Morse Announces 2024 Attorney Elevations
M&A News: Morse Client Garvin Construction Products in Acquisition by Beacon
Kevin Olson Earns IAPP Certified Information Privacy Technologist Credentials
Client Alert: European Commission Approves EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
Top Trends in Data Privacy
2022 M&A Deals
Client Alert: GLBA Compliance
Data Protection Risks in M&A and Investment Transactions
Client Alert: Upcoming UK and EU Data Transfer Deadlines
2021 M&A Deals
Client Alert: The New Data Transfer SCCs
Client Alert: CCPA Compliance
Client Alert: Standard Contractual Clauses
2017 – 2020 M&A Deals
Morse Announces 2021 Attorney Elevations
EU Regulators Crack Down on Taking Cookies from the Cookie Jar
Client Alert: Privacy Shield Decision
2019 M&A Deals
The California Consumer Privacy Act
Attorney Earns IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional Credentials
The Process of GDPR Compliance
2017 M&A Deals
2017 VC Deals
Client Alert – Happy Halloween!
Keeping Employees Interested
2016 M&A Deals
Morse Welcomes Two New Corporate Attorneys
WISP – Written Information Security Program
Events
Corporate Venture Capital: Unique Opportunities and Special Considerations for Startup Companies
2018 VC and M&A Forum
Issuance of Founders’ Equity: What’s the Right Slice of Pie?
Behind the Curtain: An inside look into the operations of VC firms
Tales from the Trenches: Reflections on Successful Exits
Series A Venture Capital Financing: A Review of 2016 and A Look Forward to 2017
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