Alexis has represented clients from a variety of industries to assess information security risks, contain and investigate cybersecurity incidents, and manage cross-border regulatory investigations. Her practice also involves advising on privacy compliance with international, federal, and state privacy regulations.
Her experience includes leading investigations into the cause and scope of security incidents, assessing and mitigating compliance risks, and engaging with regulators. Alexis holds a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) certification and a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
Alexis advises clients on cybersecurity and privacy issues with a focus on incident preparedness and response, federal, state, and cross-border regulatory investigations, and privacy compliance.
Expertise
Experience
Representative matters
Alexis has helped with incident response for many national and multi-national organizations, and has successfully represented numerous clients in federal investigations following security incidents.
Alexis has conducted HIPAA and NIST gap assessments for large organizations to evaluate privacy and cybersecurity program maturity.
Alexis has also helped to build incident response and preparedness programs for healthcare, insurance, and financial institutions clients, among others.
Pro bono
Advising steering group of lawyers from various organizations on improving Special Immigrant Visa process
Achieved asylum award for a family escaping domestic and gang violence in Honduras
Published Work
- Co-author, 2018, “The Future of Cyber Threats: When Attacks Cause Physical Harm”, New York Law Journal
- Co-author, 2018, “Obstacles in the Road: The Multi-Faceted Approach to IP Protection in the Autonomous Vehicle Sector”, The Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Law
- 2017, “Floating Armories: A Legal Grey Area in Arms Trade and the Law of the Sea”, Georgetown Journal of International Law
Speaking Engagements
- Guest Speaker, “Life After Breach”, Association of Corporate Counsel South/Central Texas, February 2023
- Guest Speaker, “Life After Breach”, Association of Corporate Counsel Minnesota, November 2022
Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Committee Member, New York City Affairs Committee, New York City Bar Association
Junior Board Member, Make-A-Wish Metro New York
Committee Member, New York City Affairs Committee, New York City Bar Association
Junior Board Member, Make-A-Wish Metro New York
Awards
- Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star 2020-2023
Qualifications
Admissions
Bar of the State of New York, USA, 2018
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, 2018
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 2018
Academic
J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2017, Certificate in Refugee and Humanitarian Emergencies
B.S., Psychology; B.S., Criminology & Criminal Justice, Florida State University (2014), summa cum laude
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.