Information Governance and Data Incident Response

In today’s digital world, data and artificial intelligence (AI) drive nearly every industry—from healthcare and finance to education, manufacturing, and e-commerce. While these technologies enhance efficiency and reduce costs, they also increase exposure to cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance risks. Businesses need trusted cybersecurity and data privacy attorneys who understand the evolving laws surrounding the intersecting areas of information privacy, AI, and data security.

Lewis Thomason helps clients navigate this complex legal landscape. Whether a matter involves a ransomware attack, a privacy breach, or developing a responsible AI use policy, our attorneys guide organizations through prevention, response, and recovery—protecting both business continuity and reputation.

Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and AI Compliance Counsel

Our attorneys advise clients across Tennessee and beyond in highly regulated sectors, including healthcare, finance, and education.  We advise clients on a wide range of information governance compliance matters, including privacy and data protection laws such as HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR, and various state privacy laws. We also monitor emerging AI governance and transparency standards to help clients stay ahead of the rapidly changing regulatory environment.  We provide comprehensive legal guidance in cybersecurity, data privacy compliance, and AI governance, addressing the intersection of technology and law.

Working closely with internal IT, compliance, and risk management teams, we help clients strengthen their digital resilience and adopt responsible data and AI practices. Our advisory services include:

• Development and review of cybersecurity, privacy, and AI use policies
• Drafting and reviewing privacy notices and information retention plans
• Advising on lawful data collection, storage, and deletion practices
• Internal risk assessments and AI governance reviews
• Employee awareness and training programs on data security and responsible AI use

Information Incident Response Counsel

Despite an organization’s best efforts, data breaches and privacy violations are going to happen.  Lewis Thomason has served as breach coach counsel for organizations of all sizes, efficiently guiding clients through incidents affecting anywhere from one individual to hundreds of thousands. Our team also provides litigation and regulatory defense for clients facing state and federal investigations or lawsuits related to data breaches and privacy violations.

Lewis Thomason’s services include:

• Investigation of privacy and data security incidents
• Ransomware and cyberattack response and recovery
• Regulatory inquiry and investigation defense
• Data incident response preparedness assessments and planning

Your Tennessee Law Firm for Information Privacy, Data Security and AI

With offices in Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis, Lewis Thomason is a full-service Tennessee law firm helping businesses safeguard data, manage technology risks, and comply with evolving privacy and AI regulations. Our multidisciplinary team brings together legal, regulatory, and technical insight to help protect our clients’ most valuable assets—their information and their reputation

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