Gabriel M. Helmer
Gabriel M. Helmer is the co-chair of Foley Hoag’s Security & Privacy Practice Group. He advises clients working to protect sensitive information and intellectual property assets. His practice focuses on companies seeking to prevent or respond to breaches of security, including data breaches and leaks, electronic espionage, network intrusions, as well as various kinds of electronic, audio and video surveillance. Gabriel counsels clients on effective ways to respond in emergencies and leads investigations into a variety of information security incidents. He has also helped his clients prevail in court when legal action became a necessary part of securing client information. As part of this work, Gabriel helps clients in evaluating and developing information security programs and procedures in compliance with recent laws and regulations.
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Practice Areas
- Security and Privacy
- Intellectual Property
- Litigation
- Business Crimes & Government Investigations
Professional Associations
- International Association of Privacy Professionals, Member
- American Intellectual Property Law Association, Member
- Intellectual Property Owners Association, Member
- Boston Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
Education
- University of Chicago, B.A., with honors, 1995
- Rhode Island School of Design, B.F.A., 1998
- Boston University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2001
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
- U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
For a comprehensive account of Gabe's professional experience visit the Foley Hoag Web site.