David Cole
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Member of CLM Since: 2013
CLM Committees
- Professional Liability
- Webinar Development
- Cyber Liability
- Cyber
- Cyber, Management & Professional Liability
CLM Contributions
- Speaker - 2016 CLM Boston
- Speaker - 2019 CLM Cyber, Management and Professional Liability Conference
- Speaker - 2025 Focus June: Cyber, Subrogation, and Transportation
Articles
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Practice Areas
- Cyber Liability
- E-Discovery
- Employment Liability/Litigation
- Municipal Law
- Social Media/Technology (Data Security/Privacy)
- Professional Liability
Biography
David Cole is a Partner and Office Co-Chair in the Atlanta office of Freeman Mathis & Gary. He is Chair of the firm’s Data Security, Privacy & Technology national practice group and a member of the Labor & Employment practice group.
Mr. Cole is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) who represents organizations of every size and in every industry in their data security and privacy legal issues. A recognized industry leader, some of his prior acknowledgements include being a “Georgia Trailblazer” in Data Security & Privacy Law by the National Law Journal, a nominee for “Attorney of the Year” in the Zywave Cyber Risk Awards, and a “Litigation Star” by Benchmark Litigation. His work on behalf of clients in this area includes: (1) advising on regulatory compliance with U.S. federal and state data security and privacy laws; (2) serving as legal counsel to provide 24/7 emergency response in the event of a data security incident, such as a ransomware attack, data breach, wire transfer fraud, or extortion demand; and (3) defending organizations in data security and privacy litigation, including class action data breach lawsuits, technology errors and omissions claims, and enforcement actions and investigations by government regulators.
Education
- University Of Washington, Bachelor’s Degree
- Wake Forest University, Juris Doctor
Admissions/Licenses
- Bar Admissions: GA