Professionals
Will Orlewicz, JD
Principal
Detroit and Chicago Offices
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Michigan
State Bar of Illinois
Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, JD
Eastern Michigan University, BS
New York University, Cyber Security Certificate
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Professional Focus
Global privacy and cybersecurity strategy; incident response; breach counsel
Biography
Will's practice involves data privacy and cybersecurity. As a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and CMMC-AB Registered Practitioner (RP), he has advised leading global companies on data privacy and cybersecurity matters. Will's clients include publicly traded and privately held technology companies, U.S. Department of Defense contractors, manufacturing companies, financial institutions, and professional services firms.
Will's experience includes cybersecurity incident response and data breach counsel following ransomware, compromised credential, and email phishing attacks. He assists clients in addressing global privacy and security regulations, including DFARS 252.204-7012, CMMC, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, HIPAA, and GLBA, and in implementing robust information security governance, risk, and compliance programs.
Named by Michigan Lawyer's Weekly as an Up & Coming Lawyer (2021), it is Will’s passion for technology that inspired him to establish a firm dedicated to privacy and cybersecurity challenges. He prides himself on providing clients with valuable service imbued with competence, integrity, and trust.
Leadership
CMMC-AB Registered Practitioner (RP)
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Nate Regola, PhD, JD
Security Architect
Detroit and Chicago Offices
Education
University of Notre Dame, PhD
The George Washington University Law School, JD
Professional Focus
Security compliance; security architecture; risk management
Biography
Nate holds a PhD in computer science and engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a JD from The George Washington University Law School. His expertise includes over ten years of experience in designing scalable security architecture and compliance in complex cloud and “big data” systems.
As a Security Architect with Relic Law, Nate's work involves advising clients on securely designing and configuring cloud infrastructure and hybrid cloud applications to satisfy compliance with various control frameworks, including NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53 (FedRAMP), ISO 27001, SOC 2, and others.
Prior to joining Relic Law, Nate served as Senior Director and Principal Architect for one of the three largest U.S. prime contractors in a 24x7 mission critical environment. In addition to his work with the firm, Nate provides consultative services as a CMMC-AB C3PAO candidate as founder and president of Regola Consulting, Inc.
Leadership
CMMC C3PAO candidate
Shana Ghadami, JD
Associate Attorney
Chicago Office
Office: (312) 741-1064
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Illinois
Education
DePaul University College of Law, JD
California State University, Long Beach, BA
Professional Focus
Privacy and data protection; cybersecurity governance; breach counsel
Biography
As a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), Shana's practice involves advising clients on data privacy and cybersecurity matters, and serving as breach counsel in the wake of serious cybersecurity incidents. As part of her legal education, Shana earned a Certificate in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Data Privacy from DePaul University College of Law.
Shana assists clients in operationalizing complex privacy and cybersecurity GRC programs. She brings unique expertise having completed the Health Care Compliance Certificate accredited by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB) and as a select participant in DePaul University's Technology and Intellectual Property Law Clinic (TIP® Field Clinic).
Prior to joining Relic Law, Shana served as a law clerk for a leading intellectual property law firm in the Chicago area and as a legal extern for a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company focusing on FDA compliance, HIPAA, and EU GDPR.
Leadership
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)
International Association of Privacy Professionals
CMMC-AB RP candidate
Murzia Siddiqui, JD
Associate Attorney
Chicago Office
Office: (312) 741-1064
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Illinois (seeking admission)
State Bar of Pennsylvania
Education
Villanova University Widger School of Law, JD
University of South Florida, BA
Professional Focus
Global privacy compliance; data brokers; data protection officer requirements
Biography
Murzia advises clients on complex privacy and data protection matters. While earning her law degree from Villanova, Murzia completed a prestigious internship with the non-profit Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, where she conducted one of the first in-depth analyses of data broker laws and practices in California and Vermont.
Murzia's body of work includes cutting-edge research on the intersection of data privacy and artificial intelligence. She is currently seeking certification as a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) to assist clients with data privacy compliance.
In her practice with Relic Law, Murzia assists clients with global privacy governance, data broker requirements, and data protection officer obligations. She also helps lead the firm's exploration of emerging data privacy and security topics.
Leadership
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Member
Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and the Law Seminar
Advanced Legal Research: Privacy Law Research Guide
Tara Gavioli, JD
Associate Attorney
Detroit Office
Office: (248) 579-9537
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Michigan
Education
Wayne State University Law School, JD with Honors
Universiteit Maastricht, the Netherlands, Law Exchange Program
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, BA with Distinction
Professional Focus
Regulatory compliance; administrative proceedings
Biography
Tara's practice involves regulatory compliance and federal administrative proceedings. She advises on matters of government policy and industry-specific legal obligations, including HIPAA, and various other U.S. state and federal privacy laws.
Prior to joining Relic Law, Tara spent 8 years providing legal counsel on administrative matters at the Social Security Administration. From her experience at the Universiteit Maastricht, the Netherlands, she brings both substantive knowledge of EU law and a valuable international perspective to the firm's practice.
In her practice, Tara seeks to draw upon her knowledge of federal administrative processes and procedures to help clients successfully navigate their U.S. federal and state regulatory and administrative law challenges.
Peter Samoray, MS
Privacy and Security Advisor
Detroit and Chicago Offices
Education
University of Detroit Mercy, MS
Wayne State University, BA
Cornell University, Change Leadership
Professional Focus
Privacy and security implementation; regulatory compliance
Biography
Peter is a leading cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of IT and cybersecurity experience in the management of global, cross-functional initiatives. His expertise includes business/cybersecurity strategic alignment and risk management.
Prior to joining Relic Law, Peter held various technical and executive roles at the forefront of cybersecurity involving the implementation of "defense in depth" strategies at major U.S. automakers and DoD aerospace and defense contractors.
Peter holds a MS in Management of Information Systems and is one of the most credentialed security professionals in the region, having achieved the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, PMP, and ITIL.
Leadership
ISC2 – International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium
ISACA – Information Systems Audit and Control Association
IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals
PMI - Project Management Institute
ISSA – Information Systems Security Association
HTCIA – High Tech Crime Investigation Association
Sage Caperton
Privacy Analyst
Detroit and Chicago Offices
Office: (248) 579-9537
Education
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, BA candidate 2023
Professional Focus
Privacy and cybersecurity intelligence and analysis; policy writing
Biography
Sage is a pre-law candidate at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, seeking certification as a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) to assist clients with global regulatory compliance, including the EU GDPR.
As a Privacy Analyst with Relic Law, Sage analyzes emerging privacy and security trends and breaking developments around the world to deliver timely and actionable insights to firm clients. Sage's work helps clients maintain first mover advantage in the privacy and security space.
Following her graduation and acceptance to law school, Sage plans to develop legal expertise focused on data privacy and cybersecurity matters.
Marc Ellis, BA
Privacy Analyst
Detroit and Chicago Offices
Office: (248) 579-9537
Education
Michigan State University, JD Candidate 2024
Michigan State University, BA
Professional Focus
Privacy and cybersecurity intelligence and analysis; legal tech
Biography
Marc is a second-year law student at Michigan State University College of Law and is planning to obtain his CIPP certification.
As a Privacy Analyst with Relic Law, Marc analyzes emerging privacy and security trends and breaking developments around the world to deliver timely and actionable insights to firm clients. Marc’s work helps clients maintain first mover advantage in the privacy and security space.
Prior to his work with Relic Law, Marc served as part of an in-house legal team at a global tech startup, where he helped draft privacy and data protection agreements.
Following graduation, Marc aspires to improve his expertise in the use and application of legal technology and hopes to help clients and the general public with legal issues resulting from accelerating technological development.
Saura Sahu, JD
Of Counsel
Detroit Office
Direct: (734) 780-7595
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Michigan
State Bar of California
Education
University of Michigan Law School, JD
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, BA with High Honors
Professional Focus
Complex litigation; federal jurisdiction; internal investigations
Biography
Saura is the Founding Principal of Clancy Advisors PLC, a business law boutique in Detroit specializing in complex and multi-party litigation, internal investigations, and high-value transactions. He was previously a Principal at Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone, where he served as Chair of the Recruiting Committee.
Saura began his career as a federal judicial clerk to the Hon. Julian Abele Cook, Jr., of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. A member of the California and Michigan bars, Saura is a Past President of the Federal Bar Association (E.D. Mich. Chap.) and is a Life Fellow of the prestigious American Bar Foundation.
Saura is a well-respected leader in the legal community and a sought after speaker and lecturer. He regularly speaks and publishes on anticorruption issues and has taught constitutional law and civil rights litigation at Michigan law schools.
Leadership
Federal Bar Association, E.D. Mich. Chapter, President (2018-2019); Officer (since 2013) and Executive Board (since 2010)
Kalamazoo County Bar Association, Board Member (2015-2018)
Beverly Hills (Calif.) Bar Association, Co-Chair, Criminal Law Section (2004-2006)
Amer. Inns of Court, U. of Detroit Mercy Law Sch. Branch, Barrister (2012-2015)
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Zach Limbaugh, JD
Of Counsel
Chicago Office
Office: (312) 741-1064
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Illinois
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD
Western Michigan University, BA
Professional Focus
Regulatory enforcement; administrative proceedings; appellate advocacy
Biography
Zach is the Founding Principal of The Limbaugh Law Firm, an administrative and civil law boutique in Chicago specializing in administrative enforcement proceedings, civil litigation, and appellate advocacy.
As an active member of the Chicago Bar Association, Zach represents a range of organizations and businesses in the Chicago area. His ability to successfully negotiate resolutions in both complex administrative and adversarial matters provides value to clients of the firm.
In his practice, Zach seeks to leverage his knowledge of administrative proceedings to assist clients in achieving successful outcomes in privacy and security enforcement actions through skilled negotiation.
Leadership
Chicago Bar Association
External Team
Relic Law engages a strategic team of independent professionals who provides exceptional expertise in their respective fields, including penetration testing, digital forensics, cyber liability insurance coverage, crisis communications and public relations, and compliance auditing. We believe this approach best serves the interests of our clients.
In some situations, a client's interests may be served by mutual representation with other attorneys. We may accept such arrangements subject to professional considerations.