McCarter & English has announced the recruitment of Erin Prest as a partner in its cybersecurity team based in Washington. Prest brings experience from her role as deputy general counsel for the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s investigative and administrative law branch. Her move is poised to strengthen McCarter’s capabilities in handling cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance matters.
In her new role, Prest will provide critical advice on cybersecurity issues, including constructing systems to prevent data breaches and managing them if they occur. Additionally, her responsibilities involve developing and executing response plans to mitigate damage following breaches and enhancing systems to forestall future vulnerabilities.
The decision to bring Prest into the fold underscores the firm’s commitment to advancing its cybersecurity and data privacy practice at a time when businesses are increasingly concerned about protecting their data from cyber threats. The move was announced on Tuesday, marking a strategic recruitment from a notable government agency.
For more detailed information about Prest’s past work and the firm’s plans for her integration into their team, see McCarter & English’s official announcement on their website.