Overview

Rob is a member of the Constangy Cyber Team and is based in Denver, Colorado.

He advises organizations on data privacy, cybersecurity, and incident response matters, including ransomware attacks, business email compromises, vendor breaches, and other unauthorized network intrusions. Rob works with clients and incident response stakeholders to assess security incidents, navigate response efforts, and address applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

Rob counsels organizations on breach notification requirements, communications with affected individuals and the media, reporting incidents to law enforcement, and responding to inquiries from regulatory agencies. His experience also includes developing information security and privacy policies, reviewing and negotiating vendor agreements and data processing agreements, and advising on contractual cybersecurity obligations. He has prepared legal analyses and compliance memoranda addressing U.S. and international privacy and artificial intelligence laws, including the EU and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the EU AI Act, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA).

Rob has worked on privacy and cybersecurity matters across a range of business settings. His experience includes updating corporate privacy policies and internal AI use guidelines, researching emerging privacy legislation, and helping translate complex legal and technical issues into practical guidance for business leaders. He has also contributed to incident response planning and advised on privacy and security considerations in commercial and technology agreements.

Rob earned his Juris Doctor, along with a Certificate of International Legal Studies, from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. During law school, Rob participated in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, researching and arguing issues involving GDPR data breach response protocols, cybersecurity, data governance, and international contract law. He also authored scholarly works on international data privacy and technology, including the EU AI Act, GDPR-compliant training of large language models, international AI governance, and algorithmic discrimination.

Rob earned his Bachelor of Arts in World Economy and Business, with a minor in Japanese, from The Ohio State University.  He is licensed to practice law in Colorado and New York, and he holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

Credentials

Education

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

  • J.D., 2025
  • Certificate of International Legal Studies

The Ohio State University

  • B.A., World Economy and Business, 2021

Media

Professional & Civic Associations

Professional

Certifications

  • Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) for European laws (CIPP/E) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

Admissions

  • Colorado, 2025

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