Alan S. Wernick

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About Alan S. Wernick

ALAN S. WERNICK - Lawyer, Arbitrator/Mediator, and Writer. Alan is a Martindale AV-rated attorney and a Leading Lawyer in Computer and Technology Law, admitted to practice in IL, NY, OH, and DC, with more than 36 years experience and leadership roles including (1) in the practice of law in Information Technology, Intellectual Property, & Privacy Law;(2) as in-house general counsel;(3) with the successful handling of numerous large complex transactions and Mergers & Acquisitions due diligence,(4) in strategic counseling of clients in the management of their technology and intellectual capital assets, and (5) in dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration, mediation, and appeals. Alan's multidisciplinary background in law, technology, and accounting help clients meet their business objectives and manage their legal strategies and risks. Since 1982, Alan's practice has focused on computer & information technology law, computer systems acquisitions, privacy, cybersecurity, outsourcing, Internet, e-commerce, copyright, trademark, trade secret, and licensing law. He provides practical legal advice and strategic counseling to clients in a variety of industries in connection with significant transactional, due diligence, and dispute resolution matters involving these issues. Alan is a prolific writer and presenter at numerous CLE, public and private industry, professional, and trade associations presentations. He serves in leadership roles in national and international organizations involved with computer and information technology law, privacy, and intellectual property, and on the advisory board of legal publications. In addition, he has a technical background in computer programming and a B.S. in Accounting. For information about Alan's publications & lectures, please visit Specialties: Technical background and work experience in computer programming and as a computer system operator, including work as a research assistant at The Ohio State University doing computer program development and consulting (as well as the development of computer-based training courseware), and statistical analysis. Published writer and lecturer. Arbitrator/mediator.