A former Naval intelligence officer and attorney in the Office of General Counsel for the NSA, Erik is well-positioned to help clients navigate complex cybersecurity and emerging technology challenges. Head of Husch Blackwell�s Cybersecurity practice group, Erik focuses on compliance requirements related to cybersecurity and data privacy with an emphasis on clients in critical infrastructure sectors and federal contractors. Clients appreciate Erik�s diverse perspective and first-hand experience. In addition to his law degree, Erik has a Master�s in Cybersecurity Law and holds related certifications including CIPP/US, CIPM, Cyber Incident Planning & Response and GIAC's Law of Data Security & Investigations.