Patrick E. Fitzsimmons
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Lawyer | CIPP/US | Government Investigations and Criminal Defense | False Claims Act and Whistleblowers
- Role
- Partner at Hodgson Russ LLP
- Location
- Buffalo, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Patrick E. Fitzsimmons
Patrick is a partner at Hodgson Russ LLP where he focuses on cybersecurity and data privacy matters. He counsels clients through every aspect of a data breach, interfacing with his clients’ management team, IT staff, and forensic experts to analyze the breach, provide requisite notices to individuals and government agencies, and mitigate exposure to litigation. Patrick also assists clients in the development of incident response plans, cybersecurity programs, and privacy policies. He regularly advises clients regarding their obligations under numerous laws, including the New York SHIELD Act, California Consumer Privacy Act, New York State Department of Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulation, and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation. Patrick is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals and a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US). Patrick also represents individuals and companies facing criminal investigations and charges, as well as matters arising under the False Claims Act. Previously, Patrick was an assistant district attorney in the Erie County District Attorney’s Office where he gained extensive trial experience prosecuting a wide range of criminal matters.Outside of practicing law, Patrick is an avid golfer and coaches youth wrestling.
Experience
Partner
Jan 2016 — Present · Buffalo/Niagara, NY, US
Education
University at Buffalo School of Law
Juris Doctor
2006 — 2009
University of Rochester
BA, Economics
2000 — 2004
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