Constangy Cyber Team Members Present for the Federal Reserve Bank in Philadelphia

Constangy Cyber Team vice chair Rich Goldberg and attorneys Bert Bender, Melissa Sachs, and Kim Detwiler presented for the Federal Reserve Bank in Philadelphia on Thursday, October 9.

The team led a panel discussion entitled “Legal Perspectives on Fraud Trends and Tactics,” providing insights on the evolving fraud landscape and legal considerations for identifying, preventing, and responding to fraud incidents.

Rich Goldberg serves as vice chair of the Constangy Cyber Team and is based in Philadelphia. He advises clients on all aspects of data privacy and cybersecurity, with more than 25 years of experience managing complex incident response and regulatory investigations. Before joining Constangy, Rich served as a cyber attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, where he prosecuted cybercrime and led responses to major security incidents.

Bert Bender is a partner and member of the Constangy Cyber Team based in Philadelphia. A former litigator and U.S. Marine Corps officer, Bert has managed hundreds of data privacy and security incidents, including ransomware attacks, business email compromises, and fraudulent wire transfers. He helps clients navigate incident response, digital forensics, and regulatory investigations while mitigating potential liability.

Melissa Sachs is a Philadelphia-based partner and member of the Constangy Cyber Team. She counsels clients on data privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance, with extensive experience managing incident response efforts, including ransomware attacks, network intrusions, and business email compromises. Melissa also advises organizations on proactive privacy compliance, policy development, and regulatory obligations under U.S. and international data protection laws.

Kim Detwiler is senior counsel on the Constangy Cyber Team in Philadelphia. A former U.S. Secret Service Supervisory Special Agent, Kim draws on her extensive experience investigating complex financial fraud and cybercrime to help clients respond to ransomware, business email compromises, and wire fraud incidents. She leverages her background in national security and law enforcement to guide organizations through digital forensics, threat mitigation, and regulatory compliance.