David J. Myers

Partner | Akron

216.736.4230

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    About David:

    Born near the end of Generation X, I came of age alongside the technology we now take for granted. I exchanged spiral-bound notebooks at St. Xavier High School for computer labs at the University of Cincinnati. As a student at Notre Dame Law School, I dutifully took notes using a folding keyboard connected to my PDA. I had a PC at my desk from day one as a young lawyer.

     

    Convinced that technology would disrupt the practice of law, in 2007 I joined SpliceNet, a technology consulting company. For 14 years, I consulted on line-of-business applications, built servers, migrated businesses to “the cloud,” earned coveted certifications from Sophos, LexisNexis, and Microsoft, and eventually focused on keeping computer systems secure in an increasingly-dangerous world.

     

    In August of 2021, I left SpliceNet, where I had ultimately become a shareholder, to begin a new journey with Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC. Buckingham has served businesses in the Cleveland, Akron and Canton areas for over 100 years. Now, as part of that family, I passionately provide “white glove treatment” for cybersecurity, data privacy and technology law issues to businesses of all sizes across Northeast Ohio.

     

    I live in Lakewood with my wife, my two daughters, and two dogs. I spent years training in mixed martial arts, including Muay Thai kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Kali. Now my free time is less intense, spent fishing or working with hobby electronics.

    News & Articles

    May42023
    New Privacy Law Passed in Indiana
    Feb272023
    Multi-Line Phone Systems (MLPS) – Are you set up for safety?
    Nov12022
    What Key Things To Look For In A Good Cyber Liability Insurance Policy

    • Leverages legal, technical and business experience to deploy data privacy and compliance solutions, functioning as Chief Information Officer to consult with businesses in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana
    • Recognized as a "go-to" resource for other attorneys regarding data privacy and cyberlaw issues
    • Forges cross-functional collaborations among legal, technology and management teams to align operations with corporate guidelines and regulations
    • Former owner of his own data privacy, cybersecurity and technology firm (2006 - 2021)
    • Former co-owner of SpliceNet, a research and development IT Services company (2007 - present)

    • University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., magna cum laude, 2004)
    • University of Cincinnati (B.B.A. in Marketing & International Businesses, 2001)
    • Certifications:
      • Sophos Certified Engineer for XG Firewall
      • Sophos EDR Certified Admin
      • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Small Business Server 2011

    Admissions

    • Ohio (2004)
    • U.S. Tax Court (2004)

    • Association for Corporate Growth, Cleveland Chapter
    • Information Systems Security Association, Northeast Ohio Chapter
    • ISACA, Northeast Ohio Chapter
    • International Association of Privacy Professionals
    • Cintrifuse, Cincinnati, OH, Subject Matter Expert On Demand (2016 - present)
    Past Affiliations
    • UpTech Technology Accelerator, Covington, KY, Startup Mentor (2017)
    • Cheviot United Methodist Preschool, Cincinnati, OH, Board Member & Treasurer (2016-2017)
    • Cincinnati Stream Baseball Club, Advisory Board Member (2009)
    • Verein Der Donauschwaben, Cincinnati, OH, Board Member (2006-2009)

    Associations

    • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
      • Cyber+ Section, Past Co-Chair
    • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation, Board Member

    Articles:

    Contributor:   Podcasts & Live Streams: CyberSnacks Podcast
    • Episode 8: A View From the Inside (March 5, 2022)
    • Episode 7: Strengthening Your Weakest Link (February 22, 2022)
    • Episode 6: Antivirus is Not Enough (February 10, 2022)
    • Episode 5: Plan Now to Survive Later (February 3, 2022)
    • Episode 4: Prepping for Cyber Insurance Applications (January 27, 2022)
    • Episode 3: Trust But Verify (January 20, 2022)
    • Episode 2: A Hidden Benefit of Password Managers (January 13, 2022)
    • Episode 1: Goals and Ground Rules (January 6, 2022)
      No Law Firm Left Behind Live Stream   Dreamers, Driver, Doers - Greater Akron Chamber   Videos:   Radio:
    • Recent Technology Laws and Court Rulings, IMI Tech Talk, 1100 KNFX (Aired Jul 10, 2016)
      Presentations:
    • Real Insights about Artificial Intelligence, Breakfast with Buckingham (May 2024)
    • Cybersecurity and Data Privacy for Business Attorneys Session 2, When the Wall Cracks: Drafting Provisions for Data Breach Notifications & Collaborative Responses, Cincinnati Bar Association (March 6, 2024)
    • Trade Secrets & Cybersecurity: The Intersection, CincyIP (February 27, 2024)
    • Cybersecurity and Data Privacy for Business Attorneys, Session 1 Navigating the Maze: Drafting Essentials for Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Controls in Commercial Agreements, Cincinnati Bar Association (January 25, 2024)
    • A New Year, A New Approach: Cybersecurity in 2024, Association of Legal Administrators, Columbus Chapter (January 16, 2024)
    • The Ethical Case for Data Security: Key Business Risks and Opportunities for Tax Preparers, Mega Tax Conference, Ohio Society of CPAs (December 12, 2023)
    • Keeping it Real in the Age of AI: A Look at Artificial Intelligence and its Practical Impacts on the Legal Profession, Professional Conduct Seminar, Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC (December 12, 2023)
    • Hot Topics in Bankruptcy Law, William O’Neill and Pat E. Morganstern-Clarren Bankruptcy Institute (December 8, 2023)
    • Unleash the Power of Artificial Intelligence, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (December 1, 2023)
    • Worker Privacy and EEO Developments, Panelist, Employment and Labor Seminar, Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC (October 25, 2023)
    • Behind the Curtains: Cybersecurity & the Legal Industry, Moderator, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (September 14, 2023)
    • Cybersecurity & Legal Ethics, Akron Bar Association (May 23, 2023)
    • Legal and IT in Alignment: The Risk of Making Promises Without Full Understanding, Central Ohio InfoSec Summit, Information Systems Security Association (April 21, 2023)
    • Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Paralegal Efficiency and Productivity, Cincinnati Paralegal Association (April 19, 2023)
    • Managing Cybersecurity Risks in Services Contracts, Cincinnati Bar Association (November 30, 2022)
    • A Day in the Life of a Data Privacy Lawyer, University of Akron Cyber Club (October 6, 2022)
    • Securing the Metaverse, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (October 7, 2022)
    • A Reasonable Approach to a Realistic Threat, Panelist, Buckingham Leadership Series (September 23, 2022)
    • Busting Cyber Myths: Security Incidents Are Like Stories With Clear Beginning, Middles and Endings!, Moderator (June 22, 2022)
    • The More The Merrier! Or Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen?, Information Systems Security Association, Northeast Ohio Chapter (June 9, 2022)
    • Anatomy of a Breach, Panelist, Cybersecurity Conference 2022, Cleveland State University Center for Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection (May 20, 2022)
    • Protecting Your Data: What Needs Protection & How to Do So, Jumpstart Webinar (May 12, 2022)
    • Busting Cyber Myths: I Can’t Afford Cyber Protection (And Other Lies I Tell Myself), Moderator (April 26, 2022)
    • Data Privacy and Cyber Security Best Practices for Human Resources, HR Leadership Group Breakfast Bites (March 28, 2022)
    • Busting Cyber Myths: I’m Not a Target (And Other Lies I Tell Myself), Moderator (February 24, 2022)
    • Five Reasonable Ways to Maximize Security, Moderator (January 19, 2022)
    • Email Security Outlook Q&A, Panelist, BWG Strategy (December 16, 2021)
    • Anatomy of a Security Assessment, Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC Professional Conduct Seminar (November 12, 2021)
    • Basics of Cyber Liability Insurance, DJMyers Law Seminar Series (January 2019)
    • Safer in 2019, DJMyers Law Seminar Series (January 2019)
    • ABA Formal Opinion 483, DJMyers Law Seminar Series (November 2018)
    • Ohio Data Breach Safe Harbor for Managing Partners, DJMyers Law Seminar Series (November 2018)
    • Time to Buy Into A.I.?, The Association of Legal Administrators (November 2018)
    • The Visual Blockchain, The American Bankruptcy Institute (August 2018)
    • Artificial Intelligence & The Modern Legal Practice, The Association of Legal Administrators (February 2018)
    • Cybersecurity for Chicago Law Practices, Amata Offices (January 2017)
    • Cyberlaw: Defining and Categorizing Chaos, WealthCounsel (January 2017)
    • Adventures in Lawyering, Cincinnati Bar Association (November 2016)
    • What Every Attorney and their Staff Need to Know About Ethics, Security and Confidentiality of Law Firm Data in the Cloud, The Association of Legal Administrators (September 2016)
    • Office 365 For Solos and Small Firms, The Association of Legal Administrators (September 2016)

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