Michael Gold Nominated as a Leader in Cybersecurity Law by the Los Angeles Business Journal

LOS ANGELES—Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM) is pleased to announce that Michael A. Gold, co-chair of JMBM’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Group and co-author of the Cybersecurity Lawyer Forum, has been nominated by the Los Angeles Business Journal as a “Leader in Law” in the area of Cybersecurity.

“From the time the Internet began to play a role in doing business, I have been helping clients protect critical data and comply with privacy laws,” said Gold. “The complexity of cybersecurity issues is ever expanding, creating challenges for businesses and interesting work for their lawyers. I am grateful that the Los Angeles Business Journal has recognized cybersecurity as an important area of legal practice, and that I have been nominated for this prestigious award.”

Gold counsels businesses with respect to data breach responses and investigations, crisis management, development of computer-based information retention systems, forensic investigations of computer systems, and computer and internet privacy matters. He also assists businesses in developing and implementing information management and governance best practices and developing policies and compliance structures for protecting personal and company information.

“Over the years, our clients have been the fortunate beneficiaries of the expertise provided by Mike Gold,” said Bruce Jeffer, Managing Partner of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP. “He is richly deserving of being recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as a leader in his field.”

Gold will be honored at an awards luncheon on October 24, 2017, along with other nominees.

About JMBM’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Group
JMBM’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Group provides businesses with comprehensive coverage of all substantive areas of data security and privacy, including information technology, financial, health, employment and personal privacy, litigation and technology transactions. Contact Michael A. Gold, MGold@jmbm.com.

About the Los Angeles Business Journal
The Los Angeles Business Journal, published weekly, provides comprehensive coverage of local business news. The publication’s “Leaders in Law” program recognizes both general counsel and attorneys in private practice for exceptional legal skill, exemplary leadership, and contributions to the Los Angeles community at large.