Michael A. Kleinman
- Special Counsel | Intellectual Property and Technology
New York

Michael A. Kleinman represents clients in connection with regulatory compliance, transactional, and litigation matters related to cybersecurity and privacy.
Companies, boards, and investors in a range of industries and sectors rely on Mike to advise them on compliance with global cybersecurity and privacy regulations (including Section 5 of the FTC Act, GDPR, CCPA, NY DFS Cybersecurity Regulation, GLBA, and CAN-SPAM), cybersecurity and privacy-related corporate governance, artificial intelligence and data minimization, breach preparedness and response, training, and cybersecurity risk assessments and disclosures.
Mike also advises clients in M&A, financings, and other complex corporate transactions on various issues related to cybersecurity and data privacy, including risk analysis and mitigation and potential liability associated with such transactions. Clients also turn to Mike to negotiate and draft cybersecurity and privacy terms in all manner of related commercial contracts and ag...
Michael A. Kleinman represents clients in connection with regulatory compliance, transactional, and litigation matters related to cybersecurity and privacy.
Companies, boards, and investors in a range of industries and sectors rely on Mike to advise them on compliance with global cybersecurity and privacy regulations (including Section 5 of the FTC Act, GDPR, CCPA, NY DFS Cybersecurity Regulation, GLBA, and CAN-SPAM), cybersecurity and privacy-related corporate governance, artificial intelligence and data minimization, breach preparedness and response, training, and cybersecurity risk assessments and disclosures.
Mike also advises clients in M&A, financings, and other complex corporate transactions on various issues related to cybersecurity and data privacy, including risk analysis and mitigation and potential liability associated with such transactions. Clients also turn to Mike to negotiate and draft cybersecurity and privacy terms in all manner of related commercial contracts and agreements.
Mike has represented clients in numerous cases arising out of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and other alleged unauthorized uses of licensed data and technology, as well as consumer privacy laws including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Mike also has extensive experience representing corporations, boards of directors, financial advisors, investment banks, and private equity firms in connection with complex commercial, securities and derivative, and intellectual property litigation.
Media mentions |
Michael A. Kleinman Interviewed for the CHATTIN CYBER Podcast⟶Media mentions |
Michael A. Kleinman Featured on the Chattinn Cyber Podcast⟶Client memorandum |
US Government Releases Artificial Intelligence Governance Framework⟶Client memorandum |
BIPA’S $228 Million Day in Court: Debriefing Rogers with a Compliance Issues List⟶Client memorandum |
NIST Releases Draft Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework; Seeks Public Comments⟶Client memorandum |
SEC Releases New Proposal for Public Company Disclosures of Cybersecurity Incidents, Risk Management, and Governance Policies and Procedures⟶Client memorandum |
SEC Proposes Comprehensive Cybersecurity Compliance and Reporting Rules for Registered Investment Advisers, Registered Investment Companies, and Business Development Companies⟶Client memorandum |
EU Cross-Border Data Transfers after Schrems II: EU’s Highest Court Sends Cross-Border Business Partners Back to the Negotiating Table⟶Client memorandum |
Cyber Insurance Coverage in the Remote Working World⟶Client memorandum |
COVID-19: Remote Working and Cybersecurity⟶Speaking engagements |
LMG Security's “Get Ready for the New 36-Hour Cybersecurity Incident Notification Requirement for Banks” Event⟶Speaking engagements |
Regulating Ransomware: Legal and Insurance Risk Management Guidance and the Collateral Consequences of an Attack⟶Speaking engagements |
Scope and Implications of OFAC’s Ransomware Sanctions AdvisoryLooking for a professional? Try our advanced professionals search⟶