PROFESSIONALS
Biography
Will's practice involves data privacy and cybersecurity. As a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), he has represented many of the region's leading companies in privacy and security matters, including technology companies, auto suppliers, financial institutions, and professional services firms.
Will's experience includes cybersecurity incident response and data breach counsel following ransomware, brute force, and email phishing attacks. He assists clients in addressing global privacy laws and regulations, including CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, and GLBA, and in implementing robust information security programs.
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.
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Michigan
State Bar of Illinois
Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, JD 2011
Eastern Michigan University, BS 2008
New York University, Cyber Security Certificate, 2018
Professional Leadership
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Escal Institute of Advanced Technologies (SANS Institute)
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
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.
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Michigan
Education
Wayne State University Law School, JD with Honors, 2009
Universiteit Maastricht, the Netherlands, Law Exchange Program, 2008
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, BA with Distinction, 2008
Biography
Saura is the Founding Principal of Clancy Advisors PLC, a business law boutique 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 widely-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.
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Michigan
State Bar of California
Education
University of Michigan Law School, JD, 1999
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, BA with High Honors, 1996
Legal 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)
Biography
Eugene is a highly-experienced cybersecurity and privacy expert preparing to enter the practice of law. He is a Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), a Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) with extensive expertise in designing security system architecture in both the global automotive and IT industries.
Prior to joining Relic Law, Eugene assisted in intellectual property (IP) and patent law matters as a student associate at a leading national law firm. In his career before law school, Eugene was responsible for the strategy and design of cybersecurity systems for Volkswagen AG and ORACLE.
Eugene holds a MS in Physics and is currently a 2020 JD candidate. He combines his unique experience in information security with a passion for helping clients address their most complex data privacy and cybersecurity challenges.
Education
Wayne State University Law School, JD Candidate, 2020
Northern Illinois University, MS, Physics, 1995
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, BS, Physics, 1990
Professional Leadership
Vice-Chair: ABA Section on Civil Rights Social Justice Privacy and Information Protection Committee
Wayne State University Law School Warrior Pro Bono Award 2018
ISC2 – International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium
ITIL Foundation
Certified Solaris Systems Administrator
Certified Solaris Cluster Administrator
Biography
Adriana holds a BA in Communications and Psychology from University of Michigan and is preparing to enter the practice of law. She possesses extensive knowledge of global privacy regulations, including GDPR, and assists in the development of complex IT, data privacy, and security agreements.
Prior to joining Relic Law, Adriana served as a summer associate with a leading Detroit law firm and as a legal extern to a multinational communications conglomerate. Her unique experience in law and communications enables her to advise on strategies involving crisis communications and data breach notification.
As a 2020 JD candidate, Adriana seeks to bring valuable insight and perspective to client engagements by developing strategic solutions in response to major data privacy and security incidents where managed communications and optics are critical.
Education
Wayne State University Law School, JD Candidate, 2020
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, BA, 2017
Professional Leadership
Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan
Wayne State Law Intellectual Property Student Association
Biography
John holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan where he studied Political Science, History, and Music and is preparing to enter the practice of law. He possesses an extensive background in data privacy compliance, IT contract language, and data protection agreements.
Prior to joining Relic Law, John served as a HIPAA Privacy subject matter expert for the largest health insurance provider in Michigan and then as a Data Privacy subject matter expert for a global leader in workforce management solutions. In his career before law school, John led privacy incident risk assessments, prepared data protection agreements, and served on a special task force aimed at implementing GDPR and CCPA controls across a global organization.
As a 2021 JD candidate, John seeks to assist Relic Law with special projects by crafting unique and creative solutions for a wide variety of clients that will minimize the risk associated with data privacy and security incidents.
Education
Wayne State University Law School, JD Candidate, 2021
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, BA, 2016
Professional Leadership
State Bar of Michigan – Student Section, IT/Data Privacy Committee
Wayne Law Transactional Law Competition
Wayne Law Entrepreneurship and Business Law Society
Pi Sigma Alpha – National Political Science Honor Society
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, PMP, and ITIL.
Education
University of Detroit Mercy, MS, 1996
Wayne State University, BA, 1992
Cornell University, Change Leadership, 2009
Professional Leadership
ISC2 – International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium
ISACA – Information Systems Audit and Control Association
PMI - Project Management Institute
ISSA – Information Systems Security Association
HTCIA – High Tech Crime Investigation Association
External Team
Relic Law has engaged a strategic team of independent professionals who offer exceptional expertise in their respective fields, including pen testing, digital forensics, insurance underwriting, 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.