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Mallory Acheson, CIPM, CIPP/E, FIP

Mallory Acheson, CIPM, CIPP/E, FIP

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1222 Demonbreun Street
Suite 1700
Nashville, TN 37203
T 615.664.5378
mallory.acheson@nelsonmullins.com
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Mallory is a seasoned data privacy and technology attorney with a proven track record of guiding Fortune 100 companies across diverse sectors through complex regulatory and transactional challenges. As co- Certified as a CIPP-E, CIPM, and FIP, Mallory is a recognized thought leader in the fields of data privacy and artificial intelligence. She frequently contributes to...

Mallory is a seasoned data privacy and technology attorney with a proven track record of guiding Fortune 100 companies across diverse sectors through complex regulatory and transactional challenges. As co- Certified as a CIPP-E, CIPM, and FIP, Mallory is a recognized thought leader in the fields of data privacy and artificial intelligence. She frequently contributes to industry publications and delivers insightful presentations at conferences and client engagements, sharing her valuable insights on emerging trends and best practices. Mallory was named an AI Visionary of 2022, recognizing early adopters in legal, compliance, and risk who are playing a seminal role in advancing the use of AI and was honored as 2020 Nashville’s Top 30 Under 30.

Mallory's practice focuses on helping clients navigate the intricate landscape of domestic and international data privacy laws, including the CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, LGPD, TCPA, HIPAA, GLBA, COPPA, and FERPA. She also specializes in sector-specific frameworks, such as those governing artificial intelligence.

Her areas of expertise encompass a wide range of sensitive data types, including children's data, health data, educational data, artificial intelligence, sports data, employee data, and SaaS data. Mallory provides tailored guidance on privacy implications in employee monitoring, biometric data usage, and cloud data processing for SaaS providers.

Beyond transactional matters, Mallory assists clients in assessing and mitigating privacy risks associated with new products and services. She helps businesses develop robust compliance programs, draft and implement privacy policies, negotiate data processing agreements, and ensure privacy and security considerations are integrated into mergers and acquisitions.

With a strong foundation in technology law, Mallory supports clients in procuring and onboarding emerging technologies, including AI systems, while maintaining regulatory compliance. Her experience in complex technology transactions, such as data licensing, outsourcing, cloud services, and procurement, further enhances her ability to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.

Mallory is a contributor of Duke-EDRM projects such as Technology Assisted Review, Artificial Intelligence, Identifying PII & PHI, and FOMO: Documents versus Facts. She holds a certification from Georgetown Law’s E-Discovery Training Academy and is a mentor via American Inn of Courts and Magdalene House Legal Aid Clinic.

Mallory Acheson, CIPM, CIPP/E, FIP

industry publications and delivers insightful presentations at conferences and client engagements, sharing her valuable insights on emerging trends and best practices. Mallory was named an AI Visionary of 2022, recognizing early adopters in legal, compliance, and risk who are playing a seminal role in advancing the use of AI and was honored as 2020 Nashville’s Top 30 Under 30.

Mallory's practice focuses on helping clients navigate the intricate landscape of domestic and international data privacy laws, including the CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, LGPD, TCPA, HIPAA, GLBA, COPPA, and FERPA. She also specializes in sector-specific frameworks, such as those governing artificial intelligence.

Her areas of expertise encompass a wide range of sensitive data types, including children's data, health data, educational data, artificial intelligence, sports data, employee data, and SaaS data. Mallory provides tailored guidance on privacy implications in employee monitoring, biometric data usage, and cloud data processing for SaaS providers.

Beyond transactional matters, Mallory assists clients in assessing and mitigating privacy risks associated with new products and services. She helps businesses develop robust compliance programs, draft and implement privacy policies, negotiate data processing agreements, and ensure privacy and security considerations are integrated into mergers and acquisitions.

With a strong foundation in technology law, Mallory supports clients in procuring and onboarding emerging technologies, including AI systems, while maintaining regulatory compliance. Her experience in complex technology transactions, such as data licensing, outsourcing, cloud services, and procurement, further enhances her ability to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.

Mallory is a contributor of Duke-EDRM projects such as Technology Assisted Review, Artificial Intelligence, Identifying PII & PHI, and FOMO: Documents versus Facts. She holds a certification from Georgetown Law’s E-Discovery Training Academy and is a mentor via American Inn of Courts and Magdalene House Legal Aid Clinic.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
  • Guided clients across various industries on the legal and privacy implications of artificial intelligence (AI). Provided strategic advice on navigating new regulations, integrating privacy-by-design principles, and mitigating risks related to AI deployment. Led negotiations on AI vendor agreements, ensuring compliance with evolving privacy laws and addressing key concerns like data processing, algorithmic transparency, and accountability.
  • Guided clients through the complexities of compliance, ensuring they are aligned with both state and federal requirements.
  • Helped clients adjust their practices to avoid potential regulatory pitfalls and stay ahead of emerging enforcement trends as advisory opinions, case law, and enforcement guidance start to clarify how privacy laws are being applied.
  • Supported clients in understanding the risks associated with tracking technologies, such as cookies and other digital identifiers, and have advised on mitigation strategies to minimize exposure while remaining compliant with data protection regulations.
  • Worked closely with businesses that directly or indirectly handle children's data, advising on how to adjust their operations to comply with new amendments, proposed laws, and enacted legislation focus on data collection from minors
  • Provided specialized guidance to our automotive clients with the rise of connected vehicles, helping them navigate the unique privacy challenges posed by these technologies and ensuring compliance with applicable laws governing vehicle data collection and usage.
  • Provided clients with crucial guidance on navigating evolving regulations and best practices in digital advertising, marketing, and data privacy.
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
  • Guided clients across various industries on the legal and privacy implications of artificial intelligence (AI). Provided strategic advice on navigating new regulations, integrating privacy-by-design principles, and mitigating risks related to AI deployment. Led negotiations on AI vendor agreements, ensuring compliance with evolving privacy laws and addressing key concerns like data processing, algorithmic transparency, and accountability.
  • Guided clients through the complexities of compliance, ensuring they are aligned with both state and federal requirements.
  • Helped clients adjust their practices to avoid potential regulatory pitfalls and stay ahead of emerging enforcement trends as advisory opinions, case law, and enforcement guidance start to clarify how privacy laws are being applied.
  • Supported clients in understanding the risks associated with tracking technologies, such as cookies and other digital identifiers, and have advised on mitigation strategies to minimize exposure while remaining compliant with data protection regulations.
  • Worked closely with businesses that directly or indirectly handle children's data, advising on how to adjust their operations to comply with new amendments, proposed laws, and enacted legislation focus on data collection from minors
  • Provided specialized guidance to our automotive clients with the rise of connected vehicles, helping them navigate the unique privacy challenges posed by these technologies and ensuring compliance with applicable laws governing vehicle data collection and usage.
  • Provided clients with crucial guidance on navigating evolving regulations and best practices in digital advertising, marketing, and data privacy.

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Community

  • Hands on Nashville Volunteer
  • American Inn of Courts Mentor
  • Magdalene House volunteer
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Women in E-Discovery

Mallory is a seasoned data privacy and technology attorney with a proven track record of guiding Fortune 100 companies across diverse sectors through complex regulatory and transactional challenges. As co- Certified as a CIPP-E, CIPM, and FIP, Mallory is a recognized thought leader in the fields of data privacy and artificial intelligence. She frequently contributes to... industry publications and delivers insightful presentations at conferences and client engagements, sharing her valuable insights on emerging trends and best practices. Mallory was named an AI Visionary of 2022, recognizing early adopters in legal, compliance, and risk who are playing a seminal role in advancing the use of AI and was honored as 2020 Nashville’s Top 30 Under 30.

Mallory's practice focuses on helping clients navigate the intricate landscape of domestic and international data privacy laws, including the CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, LGPD, TCPA, HIPAA, GLBA, COPPA, and FERPA. She also specializes in sector-specific frameworks, such as those governing artificial intelligence.

Her areas of expertise encompass a wide range of sensitive data types, including children's data, health data, educational data, artificial intelligence, sports data, employee data, and SaaS data. Mallory provides tailored guidance on privacy implications in employee monitoring, biometric data usage, and cloud data processing for SaaS providers.

Beyond transactional matters, Mallory assists clients in assessing and mitigating privacy risks associated with new products and services. She helps businesses develop robust compliance programs, draft and implement privacy policies, negotiate data processing agreements, and ensure privacy and security considerations are integrated into mergers and acquisitions.

With a strong foundation in technology law, Mallory supports clients in procuring and onboarding emerging technologies, including AI systems, while maintaining regulatory compliance. Her experience in complex technology transactions, such as data licensing, outsourcing, cloud services, and procurement, further enhances her ability to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.

Mallory is a contributor of Duke-EDRM projects such as Technology Assisted Review, Artificial Intelligence, Identifying PII & PHI, and FOMO: Documents versus Facts. She holds a certification from Georgetown Law’s E-Discovery Training Academy and is a mentor via American Inn of Courts and Magdalene House Legal Aid Clinic.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

  • Guided clients across various industries on the legal and privacy implications of artificial intelligence (AI). Provided strategic advice on navigating new regulations, integrating privacy-by-design principles, and mitigating risks related to AI deployment. Led negotiations on AI vendor agreements, ensuring compliance with evolving privacy laws and addressing key concerns like data processing, algorithmic transparency, and accountability.
  • Guided clients through the complexities of compliance, ensuring they are aligned with both state and federal requirements.
  • Helped clients adjust their practices to avoid potential regulatory pitfalls and stay ahead of emerging enforcement trends as advisory opinions, case law, and enforcement guidance start to clarify how privacy laws are being applied.
  • Supported clients in understanding the risks associated with tracking technologies, such as cookies and other digital identifiers, and have advised on mitigation strategies to minimize exposure while remaining compliant with data protection regulations.
  • Worked closely with businesses that directly or indirectly handle children's data, advising on how to adjust their operations to comply with new amendments, proposed laws, and enacted legislation focus on data collection from minors
  • Provided specialized guidance to our automotive clients with the rise of connected vehicles, helping them navigate the unique privacy challenges posed by these technologies and ensuring compliance with applicable laws governing vehicle data collection and usage.
  • Provided clients with crucial guidance on navigating evolving regulations and best practices in digital advertising, marketing, and data privacy.

Education

  • Belmont University College of Law, JD (2015)
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, BS (2012)

Admissions

  • Tennessee

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  • Hands on Nashville Volunteer
  • American Inn of Courts Mentor
  • Magdalene House volunteer
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Women in E-Discovery