Among a Select Group of Only 1,300 Professionals Worldwide
Rochester, New York, January 13, 2025 – Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, a full-service business law firm with offices throughout New York, announced that Mark J. Stuhlmiller, counsel in the firm’s Privacy and Data Security practice, has been recognized by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) as a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP). This prestigious recognition further solidifies Harter Secrest & Emery’s position as a leader in privacy and data security in the region.
The FIP designation is available to those who have earned a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) as well as a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) or Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT), all of which are recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as the gold standard accreditation for information privacy professionals. Becoming a FIP demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of privacy laws, privacy program management, and essential data protection practices through the successful completion of at least two IAPP credentials and considerable on-the-job experience. Stuhlmiller joins a select group of approximately 1,300 professionals worldwide who currently hold the FIP designation, including F. Paul Greene, Partner and Chair of Harter Secrest & Emery’s Privacy and Data Security practice.
Stuhlmiller has over 20 years of experience establishing and expanding the sophistication of organizations’ privacy and security offices. Having served for many years as chief privacy officer and legal counsel to international privacy offices, he collaborates closely with clients on state, federal, and international compliance objectives—helping clients identify and implement cost-effective solutions to promote global compliance and safeguard the organization from privacy breaches. Stuhlmiller also provides experienced counsel, through resolution, when security incidents do arise.
Stuhlmiller received a J.D. from the University at Buffalo School of Law, an LL.M. from New York University School of Law, an M.B.A. from SUNY Buffalo, and a B.S. from SUNY Buffalo.
With Stuhlmiller’s latest achievement, his fourth privacy credential, the firm now boasts a total of eleven individual privacy and data certifications. HSE is also the only firm based in upstate New York listing two FIPs on its roster. This accomplishment further cements Harter Secrest & Emery’s status as the leading firm in the region for privacy professional credentials.
In addition to the individual certifications, the team is recognized as a NetDiligence® Breach Coach®, a designation awarded exclusively to law firms that demonstrate competency and sophistication in data breach response. Together with their IAPP certifications, this highlights the team’s ability to provide comprehensive service and counsel on data security incidents of all kinds. They develop strategies and protocols to help companies and organizations of all sizes identify and mitigate risk, proactively protect sensitive information, prepare for a broad array of incidents, and respond effectively and efficiently to incidents.
Harter Secrest & Emery’s privacy and data security clients range from Fortune 100 corporations to closely-held businesses in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, financial services, data analytics/big data, retail, education, manufacturers, defense contractors, and employers of all sizes. The firm operates its own 24-hour Cybersecurity Incident and Breach Response Line to assist companies and organizations responding to a cyberattack or data breach. The response line, 1-800-232-3021, connects callers directly with an attorney from the firm’s Privacy and Data Security group for response and remediation support, including in relation to topics pertaining to crisis management and communication, post-breach reporting and notice, potential litigation and regulatory enforcement.
About Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP is a full-service business law firm with attorneys throughout New York representing clients ranging from individuals and family-owned businesses to Fortune 100 companies and major regional institutions. With offices in Rochester, Buffalo, Albany, Corning, and New York City, New York, the firm and its attorneys are consistently recognized by the industry’s leading law firm and attorney ranking programs, including Chambers and Partners, Best Law Firms® and The Best Lawyers in America®.