Kimberly R. Seiler

Kimberly is a member of the Constangy Cyber Team and is based in Austin, Texas, where she advises organizations on incident response, regulatory compliance, and information security risk management. 

Kimberly leads clients through high‑impact cyber events, including ransomware attacks, business email compromises, network intrusions, and insider‑driven data theft, overseeing forensic investigations, remediation efforts, and notification strategies. Her practice encompasses regulatory representation and strategic counsel on cybersecurity risk assessments and risk management plans, compliance obligations, policy development, and incident‑response preparedness.

Before joining Constangy, Kimberly advised clients on a range of technology, regulatory, and corporate matters. She earned her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Houston Law Center, where she served as a Legal Writing Fellow, a Teaching Assistant for Constitutional Law, and an Articles Editor for the Houston Journal of International Law. During law school, she also completed a judicial internship with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas and worked with The Lawfare Institute as a Cub Editor.

About Me

Kimberly is an enthusiastic reader with particular interests in J.R.R. Tolkien, Homer, Shakespeare, and Thomas Aquinas. She also has a strong appreciation for Classical‑era music, especially the works of Mozart. In addition to her literary and musical pursuits, she is an active member of her local animal‑welfare community, where she is dedicated to the care and advocacy of community cats.

Representative Matters

• Leads comprehensive security risk assessments and risk management plans for organizations across industries, helping to strengthen their security posture and meet regulatory expectations.
• Develops privacy and information security policies and procedures tailored to organizational needs and industry standards.
• Counsels clients on privacy and data security obligations regarding privacy policies, vendor contract negotiations, and cybersecurity considerations.
• Leads clients through all phases of incident response, including investigation, containment, remediation, and post‑incident review, ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Represents clients before federal and state regulatory authorities, leading responses to investigations related to data breaches and cybersecurity incidents.
• Guides clients through proactive cyber‑incident readiness initiatives, including tabletop exercises, incident response planning, and development of ransomware‑specific procedures.

Education

University of Houston Law Center

• J.D., cum laude, 2023

Houston Christian University

• B.A., Psychology, 2017

Civic

• Lear’s Legacy Cat Rescue, Board of Directors

Professional

• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) for United States law (US) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
• Houston Bar Association