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Mary J. Hildebrand CIPP/US/E
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Founder and Chair, Privacy & Cybersecurity
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For more than 30 years, Mary has drawn on her deep experience in privacy and data security, tech, and intellectual property to handle sophisticated technology deals from concept to conclusion.
Mary regularly serves as lead counsel to both public and private companies in complex commercial matters involving:
- Digital and social media
- Software
- Clean tech
- Renewable energy
- Public utilities
- Financial services
- Medical devices
- Entertainment
- E-commerce
- Transportation
- Universities
- Not-for-profit organizations
Additionally, she counsels startups on the transactions and foundational legal structures needed to launch their businesses.
As a leading intellectual property lawyer, Mary has achieved an enviable track record in commercializing, protecting, and managing intellectual property, technology, and database assets around the world. She is also a recognized authority on EU and U.S. data privacy and information security laws.
A highly regarded "top-notch," "hugely responsive," and "skilled, bright and knowledgeable" practitioner, Mary has been consistently recognized by Chambers USA (2009-2019) for her successful handling of complex transactions involving significant IP assets. Her clients commend her as "a phenomenal client manager" who gives "useful, pragmatic, practical advice."
Mary has served as a member of Lowenstein Sandler's board of directors and Strategic Planning Committee, as well as chair of the firm's Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
HONORS & AWARDS
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Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business: (2009-2019)
Recognized for work in Intellectual Property
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The Best Lawyers in America (2019)
Recognized in the Corporate, Privacy & Data, and IT Outsourcing Law sections.
AWARD INFORMATION
NEWS & INSIGHTS
PUBLICATIONS
- July 1, 2019 "The Dashboard Act's Innovative Approach To Data Protection," Law360
- June 20, 2019 "New York on Verge of Passing Landmark Data Security Legislation," Privacy & Cybersecurity Client Alert
- March 12, 2019 "2018/2019 Developments and Compliance Checklists," Investment Management Client Alert
- October 17, 2018 "The Impact of GDPR and Evolving U.S. Laws," LinkedIn
PRESS MENTIONS
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June 12, 2019
Mary J. Hildebrand, Chair of the Privacy & Cybersecurity group, is quoted in Compliance Week in an article on how state laws are filling in the federal privacy data void and why New York State's privacy legislation is important. She says it puts “more companies at issue since it includes far more companies under its jurisdiction. State law also allows private causes of action for violating the New York Privacy Act, although New York might make the individual litigant prove damages.” Hildebrand adds that “[c]ompanies seeking to comply [with the New York Privacy Act] will be confronted by complexity and entirely new (and ill-defined) concepts such as ‘data fiduciary’ and ‘privacy risk’ … [and that] in any merger or acquisition that involves the transfer of personal data associated with a New York state resident, affirmative consent to the transfer must be obtained from each New York resident before the transfer is permitted to occur.”
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January 24, 2019
The PE Hub Network, The Deal, and Law360 (December 12, 2018; January 24, 2019) note Lowenstein Sandler as lead counsel to Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. in its acquisition of Sparton Corporation (NYSE: SPA). (Lowenstein deal team: Marita A. Makinen, Robert G. Minion, Jeffrey Blumenfeld, Mary J. Hildebrand, Nicholas G. Mehler, Christine Osvald-Mruz, Matt Savare, Jeffrey M. Shapiro, James C. Shehan, Michael Walutes, Jack Sidorov, Norman W. Spindel, Stuart S. Yusem, Manali Joglekar, Sabrina Cua, Allison Gabala, Megan Monson, Alex H. Rosenthal, Bryan Sterba, Matthew Tippy, Lauren E. Killeen, and Lauren M. Troeller.) (subscription required to view certain content) View Lowenstein’s news announcement about this transaction.
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January 7, 2019
Lowenstein Sandler is noted as lead counsel to Vesey Street Capital Partners, LLC (VSCP) in their recapitalization of Elite Body Sculpture as published in The PE Hub Network, Cision PR Newswire, and The Business Journals (Lowenstein deal team: Marc B. Kramer, Brooke A. Gillar, Steven E. Siesser, Lowell A. Citron, Michael Walutes, Lesley P. Adamo, Eileen Overbaugh, Elisia M. Klinka, Nicholas Gonski, Darren Goodman, Megan Monson, Eric Jesse, Alanna Sandoval, Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Jack Sidorov, Mark P. Kesslen, Paul M. Krueger, Michael A. Buxbaum, Norman W. Spindel, Mary J. Hildebrand, Bryan Sterba, Manali Joglekar, and Stuart S. Yusem.)
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May 28, 2018
The Buffalo Law Journal notes Lowenstein Sandler as counsel to a company discussing its General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance efforts. The article quotes Mary J. Hildebrand, who notes many companies’ confusion as to whether and why GDPR applies to them. Hildebrand explains that GDPR has expanded the definition of personal data, that it applies depending on where data is processed (not just on where it “sits”), and that GDPR compliance obligations will involve careful judgment calls.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- Speaker, Privacy and Cyber Security Breakfast Roundtable: Assessing the Impact of New and Amended State and Federal Laws, Duff & Phelps, New York, NY, June 26, 2019
- Panelist, Case Closed: Cell Phone Privacy in the Modern World, Rutgers Law School, Newark, NJ, November 8, 2018
- Speaker, Lowenstein Sandler and ACC New Jersey's 4th Annual Cyber Day, Lowenstein Sandler; ACC New Jersey, Roseland, New Jersey, October 10, 2018
- Moderator, Women, Influence & Power in Law: The Original Global Forum Facilitating Women-to-Women Exchange on Leadership and Legal Issues, Corporate Counsel, Washington, DC, October 4-5, 2018
- Speaker, The Global Challenges of Cybersecurity and Digital Terrorism, World Services Group Annual Conference, Nassau, Bahamas, September 20, 2018
- Speaker, A Global Perspective: What You Need to Know About New U.S. Federal & State Data Protection Laws & How They Align With GDPR, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), September 11, 2018
- Panelist, Financial Services and GDPR: The Next 60 Days ..., BrightTALK, August 14, 2018
- Speaker, Navigating a Post-GDPR Business Landscape: What You Need to Know, Lowenstein Sandler, Roseland, New Jersey, August 1, 2018
- Speaker, Select Topics for Asset Managers – Privacy, Advertising and Enforcement, New York, NY, May 22, 2018
- The Deep, Dark Web: What is it – and how does it impact your business?, CLE Presentation, February 13, 2018
- Moderator, Blockchain Technology, Smart Contracts, and Cryptocurrency CLE Panel, Roseland, NJ, October 3, 2017
- Cyber Day, Roseland, NJ, September 27, 2017
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Implementation Update Series, Roseland, NJ, February 1, 2017
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Mini Series, Roseland, NJ, October 6, 2016
- Seton Hall Law Review Symposium, Newark, NJ, September 29, 2016
- Insurance Issues in Commercial Contracts, Webinar, September 21, 2016
Education
Duke University School of Law (J.D. 1984)
Union College of Union University (B.A. 1980), magna cum laude
Affiliations
- The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
- CIPP/US/E
- Liberty Science Center, Founder and Member of Board of Directors of the Women’s Leadership Council
- Licensing Executives Society, New Jersey Metro Chapter
- Co-chair
- American Bar Association
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Executive Association of New Jersey
- Past President and Chair of the Board of Trustees
Admissions
- New Jersey