Edward Block
Attorney and Information Security Professional
- Role
- Senior Counsel at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Edward Block
I’m a cybersecurity executive and attorney with a career built at the intersection of technology, law, and leadership. Starting in security engineering and advancing to serve as the Chief Information Security Officer for the State of Texas, I’ve spent over a decade building and defending technology systems that enable organizations to thrive in complex regulatory and risk environments.Recognizing that sustainable innovation demands more than just technical controls, I pursued my J.D. to gain a deeper understanding of the legal frameworks that govern data, privacy, and digital risk. Since then, I’ve served as General Counsel and Technology Strategy leader in both private sector firms and government agencies, advising boards and executive teams on digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk.My mission now is to bring this expertise to organizations with secure, scalable innovation that aligns IT with business value, legal integrity, and strategic growth.Core strengths:• Legal Advisory | Regulatory Compliance | Board Engagement• Executive Leadership | Cybersecurity & Privacy Strategy | Technology Transformation• Cross-Functional Alignment | Risk Governance | CISO-to-CIO PathwayI am a geek with a legal education: ZW1haWwgbGlua2VkaW5AYmxvY2tlZC5vcmcgdG8gYWRk
Experience
Senior Counsel
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Oct 2025 — Present · Dallas, TX, US
A member of Akin\'s cybersecurity, privacy, & data protection group, a global, cross-disciplinary practice group comprised of market-leading practitioners advising on existing and emerging data privacy regulations and statutes.We provide data strategy counseling and advise on the full scope of cybersecurity, privacy & data protection matters across regulatory compliance and due diligence, investigations and disputes, board and policy advisory work, and data breach preparedness and response.
Education
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor's Degree, Classical Civilizations
1993 — 1995
St. Mary's University School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
2006 — 2008
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