Mercedes Subhani

Associate

Baker & McKenzie LLP

Chicago

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Biography

Mercedes graduated from Maryland Carey Law and along with her J.D. she was also the recipient of the International Association of Privacy Professionals Westin Scholar Award. During law school, Mercedes interned at the White House Office of Science and Technology. She was invited by the White House Office of the National Cyber Director to speak at its inaugural "Women in Cyber" global event.

Practice Focus

Mercedes leverages her experiences in the think tank, private, and government sectors to advise clients across an array of industries in several subgroups of the Firm's Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group. In data privacy and security, Mercedes advices clients with the development and implementation of complex AI and privacy compliance programs and risk assessments. In cybersecurity, Mercedes assists clients with proactive and reactive cybersecurity and data protection services in matters related to incident preparedness and response, compliance with global cyber laws and data governance. Additionally, Mercedes helps represent clients on intellectual property matters that arise within corporate transactions and involve brand enforcement.

Professional Honors

Westin Scholar Award for "Excellence in Privacy", IAPP (2023)
Young Luminary Award, Maryland Carey Law (2024)
William P. Cunningham Award, Maryland Carey Law (2024)

Professional Associations and Memberships

International Association of Privacy Professionals
Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois
Hispanic National Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association

Admissions

Illinois~United States (2024)

Education

Maryland Carey Law (JD) (2024)
American University (BA) (2020)

Languages

English
Spanish

Co-author, "Setting the Standard: DHS Debuts First-of-its-Kind AI Safety Framework for Critical Infrastructure," Connect on Tech, November 2024
Co-author, "Prepping For the Holidays: Companies to Strengthen Cybersecurity Infrastructure in Compliance with Amendments To New York’s Cybersecurity Regulation," Connect on Tech, November 2024
Co-author, "United States: Sober up or pay up - Company penalized by FTC for dietary supplements that falsely claimed to reduce alcohol cravings and consumption," Consumer Goods & Retail, November 2024
Co-author, "We’re Off to the Races – Texas Brings First Healthcare Gen AI Enforcement Action," Connect On Tech, October 2024
Panelist, "Readout: Women’s History Month Women in Cyber Webinar," White House Office of the National Cyber Director, April 2024
Co-author, "United States: Federal Trade Commission announces proposed rule banning fake reviews," Global Compliance News, July 2023
Co-author, "United States: Federal Trade Commission challenges digital dark patterns that mislead consumers about sweepstakes," InsightPlus, July 2023
Co-author, "Iowa Senate Advances Comparatively Weak Consumer Privacy Bill," Future of Privacy Forum, March 2023
Co-author, "Record Set: Assessing Points of Emphasis from Public Input on the FTC’s Privacy Rulemaking," Future of Privacy Forum, December 2022

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