Maki DePalo
Information Technology Law
Information Technology Law
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Maki DePalo is a client advocate and a problem solver who leverages more than a decade of technical leadership and international business experience as an integral component of her law practice. She advises clients on global data privacy, cybersecurity, California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) compliance programs, incident preparedness initiatives, and technology transactions, enabling businesses to successfully navigate new challenges in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Maki’s background and experience in global business, technology, and health care provide her with unique insight into her clients’ business objectives, which results in practical legal counsel with actionable plans. Maki is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Privacy and Data Security Law for 2021.Before receiving her J.D., Maki served as a technical and business transformation leader for one of the world’s largest information technology and security services companies, delivering method-based consultation, solution design and enablement, and IT infrastructure service management while implementing cutting-edge hardware and software technologies across multiple industries.Maki received her J.D. from the Georgia State University College of Law, graduating summa cum laude. Maki received an M.S. in computer science from Indiana University Bloomington and a B.S. in business administration from Meiji University, Japan, with an emphasis on financial accounting. Maki DePalo is a client advocate and a problem solver who leverages more than a decade of technical leadership and international business experience as an integral component of her law practice. She advises clients on global data privacy, cybersecurity, California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) compliance programs, incident preparedness initiatives, and technology transactions, enabling businesses to successfully navigate new challenges in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Maki’s background and experience in global business, technology, and health care provide her with unique insight into her clients’ business objectives, which results in practical legal counsel with actionable plans. Maki is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Privacy and Data Security Law for 2021.Before receiving her J.D., Maki served as a technical and business transformation leader for one of the world’s largest information technology and security services companies, delivering method-based consultation, solution design and enablement, and IT infrastructure service management while implementing cutting-edge hardware and software technologies across multiple industries.Maki received her J.D. from the Georgia State University College of Law, graduating summa cum laude. Maki received an M.S. in computer science from Indiana University Bloomington and a B.S. in business administration from Meiji University, Japan, with an emphasis on financial accounting. Maki DePalo is a client advocate and a problem solver who leverages more than a decade of technical leadership and international business experience as an integral component of her law practice. She advises clients on global data privacy, cybersecurity, California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) compliance programs, incident preparedness initiatives, and technology transactions, enabling businesses to successfully navigate new challenges in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Maki’s background and experience in global business, technology, and health care provide her with unique insight into her clients’ business objectives, which results in practical legal counsel with actionable plans. Maki is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Privacy and Data Security Law for 2021. Before receiving her J.D., Maki served as a technical and business transformation leader for one of the world’s largest information technology and security services companies, delivering method-based consultation, solution design and enablement, and IT infrastructure service management while implementing cutting-edge hardware and software technologies across multiple industries. Maki received her J.D. from the Georgia State University College of Law, graduating summa cum laude. Maki received an M.S. in computer science from Indiana University Bloomington and a B.S. in business administration from Meiji University, Japan, with an emphasis on financial accounting.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021
Edward Murphy
When our mid-sized fintech company faced a complex data breach notification and regulatory compliance issue across multiple states, we were referred to Maki DePalo at Alston & Bird. From our first consultation, it was clear we weren't just hiring a lawyer, but a strategic partner with a rare blend of deep legal knowledge and genuine technical acumen. Her background in technical leadership and international business, which she seamlessly integrates into her practice, was invaluable. Maki didn't just interpret the statutes; she understood the architecture of our systems and the data flows involved, allowing her to craft a response that was both legally sound and operationally feasible. Her recognition in Privacy and Data Security Law is well-earned. She guided our internal team with a calm, methodical approach, managing communications with regulators and navigating the nuanced requirements of information technology law. The outcome was a resolved matter with minimized liability and a significantly strengthened internal protocol. Maki’s professionalism, her ability to distill complex issues into actionable steps, and her unwavering advocacy made an incredibly stressful situation manageable. For any business navigating the intricate landscape of data security or IT legal challenges in Atlanta, I cannot recommend her expertise highly enough.