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Tricia Y. Wagner CIPP/US, CISSP, CISA

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Washington, D.C.
T: +1 202.753.3658 / +1 916.201.7657 F: +1 202.753.3838 twagner@lowenstein.com
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With more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, information governance, and compliance, Tricia Y. Wagner is recognized for developing and executing data privacy, security, and risk management strategies that address the full lifecycle of data-related challenges. As a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and former PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), Tricia bridges legal, regulatory, and technical domains to deliver effective incident response and data management solutions.

Throughout her career, Tricia has excelled at translating complex regulatory requirements and risk frameworks into actionable, resilient security practices. Her expertise enables organizations to integrate compliance frameworks into operational processes, ensuring protocols for data transfer, security, and incident response align with state, federal, and international standards such as CCPA, HIPAA, and GDPR. She has a proven record of designing documentation, escalation procedures, and reporting mechanisms that meet the demands of diverse regulatory environments.

As a global information governance professional, Tricia leads multidisciplinary, multinational teams, transforming intricate legal and risk concepts into clear, operational playbooks. Her leadership ensures that both cultural and regulatory nuances are respected, while maintaining a standardized and consistent approach to incident response. Tricia also leads training initiatives that build a common language and shared understanding, preparing teams to respond quickly and cohesively to incidents.

Tricia’s signature Data360 approach, designed in collaboration with Lowenstein partners Amy Mushahwar and Kathleen McGee, embodies a philosophy grounded in candor, humility, and relentless remediation. In moments of crisis, Tricia is known for her calm, human-centered leadership and her ability to bring structure to chaos. She crafts transparent and empathetic communication templates for public statements, client notifications, and executive briefings, ensuring each message builds trust, reinforces accountability, and upholds the team’s credibility.

Partnering with C-level executives, founders, general counsel, and IT leaders, Tricia delivers practical, results-oriented counsel to organizations of all sizes—from innovative startups to global enterprises. Drawing on extensive in-house experience, she advises clients across healthcare, financial services, retail, and telecommunications on building and maintaining robust privacy, governance, and information security programs.

Her background includes serving as Associate Director of Privacy and Security at a global consulting firm and leading Governance, Risk, and Compliance for over 10 years at H5 (acquired by Lighthouse in 2021), a Silicon Valley technology company specializing in eDiscovery and enterprise data solutions powered by AI and machine learning.

Education

  • University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D.; M.B.A.)

    University of California, Davis (B.A.)

Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • Pennsylvania