David J. Myers
Partner | Akron
Assistant | Barb Koscick : [email protected]
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
- 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)
- 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:
- Busting Cyber Myths Part 2: I Can’t Afford Cyber Protection, J.D. Supra (August 11, 2022)
- Five Reasonable Ways to Maximize Data Privacy, J.D. Supra (March 1, 2022)
- Busting Cyber Myths: I’m Not a Target (And Other Lies You Tell Yourself), J.D. Supra (May 23, 2033)
- Cybersecurity and Ethics: Assessing Risks and Understanding Responsibilities, WealthCounsel Quarterly, Volume 10/Issue 4 (January, 2017)
- Cybersecurity Response Plan Tips, Cincinnati Bar Association, CBA Report (pg. 18) (December 2016)
- The State of AI: Faster, Fairer Resolutions?, IR Global, The Visionaries, (pgs. 40-41) (March, 2024)
- E-discovery Market to Explode by 2021, Progressive Law Practice, Published by Tami Kamin Meyer (November 30, 2016)
- Is it PC to use a laptop or tablet for your small business?, Successful Business News, Published by Tami Kamin Meyer (September 8, 2016)
- Are employee satisfaction surveys right for your small business?, Successful Business News, Published by Tami Kamin Meyer (August 2016)
- Why Small Businesses Must Regulate Mobile Devices, Tom’s IT Pro, Published by Ashley Smith (July 11, 2016)
- 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)
- Cyber Compliance: Navigating Compliance Policies and Ensuring Staff Buy-In (June 20, 2023)
- Overlooked Sources of Cybersecurity Financial Liability (January 31, 2023)
- How David Myers Niche Led to Success (December 6, 2022)
- Deifilia Diaz on the Power of a Niche (May 3, 2022)
- Janet Falk Talks PR for Lawyers (May 24, 2022)
- Brian Redden, COO Buechner Haffer Meyers & Koenig, Thought Leader (April 26, 2022)
- Damon Hacker, Post-Breach Expert’s 5 Top Cyber Defenses (March 1, 2022)
- 5 Essentials to Grow Your Law Practice (February 8, 2022)
- Bianca Moreiras, Law Firm Growth During COVID Times (January 25, 2022)
- Big News for No Law Firm Left Behind (January 11, 2022)
- Amanda Mosbaugh, Trustpoint.One: Paralegal Life & After (November 9, 2021)
- Microsoft Teams 20 Min Crash Course (October 19, 2021)
- 5 Microsoft Forms Uses in 20 Minutes (October 12, 2021)
- 3 Ways Antivirus Fails (and How to Prevent it) (October 5, 2021)
- How to Start Attracting New Clients, Again (September 14, 2021)
- 3 Social Scams That Tricked Lawyers (September 7, 2021)
- New OBLIC Tech Requirements Deep Dive Part 2 (August 31, 2021)
- 5 Cybersecurity Questions Law Firms Need to Ask IT (July 27, 2021)
- Teach Your Kids Cybersecurity (July 20, 2021)
- Kaseya Attack: How Law Firms Are Affected (July 6, 2021)
- Best Practice Cloud Move Strategy – Part 4 (May 25, 2021)
- Best Practice Cloud Move Strategy – Part 3 (May 18, 2021)
- Best Practice Cloud Move Strategy – Part 2 (May 11, 2021)
- Best Practice Cloud Move Strategy – Part 1 (May 4, 2021)
- 3 Hiring Tips That Get Serious Results TODAY! (April 27, 2021)
- Your Customers Are Being Ripped Off Using Your Email (April 13, 2021)
- Post-Breach Investigations (March 16, 2021)
- 3 Ways Microsoft Lists Can Help Your Cases (March 9, 2021)
- DBL Law Exits Pandemic with Big Move in Store (February 23, 2021)
- Microsoft Teams New Features – Part 1 (February 16, 2021)
- Document Automation Made Easy (February 2, 2021)
- Unboxing Mimecast to Stop Email Hacker Threats (January 5, 2021)
- Virginia Holmes – Office Manager/Paralegal Dual Role COVID Challenges (December 15, 2020)
- AI for Small-Mid Law Firms (December 8, 2020)
- Unboxing Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (November 24, 2020)
- How to Monitor Your COVID #WFH Staff (November 10, 2020)
- 5 Ways Lawyers Must Pivot to Compete Now and Beyond (November 3, 2020)
- Addressing Client Needs During COVID with Mark Godbey (October 27, 2020)
- Law Firm IT Trends of 2020 (October 13, 2020)
- Unboxing Cosmolex (October 6, 2020)
- Microsoft Teams: Law Firm Practical Uses (September 29, 2020)
- How to Start a Law Firm During COVID (September 22, 2020)
- 3 Ways to Easily Manage Cyber Risk (September 1, 2020)
- The #1 Way to Avoid Phishing Scams (August 25, 2020)
- Teams & Channels: 30 Minute Microsoft Teams Deep Dive (August 18, 2020)
- 30 Minute Microsoft Teams Deep Dive – Part 2 (August 4, 2020)
- 30 Minute Microsoft Teams Deep Dive– Part 1 (July 28, 2020)
- 3 Critical Tech To Be Ready for Work From Home Again (July 21, 2020)
- 30 Microsoft Teams Tricks in 30 Minutes (June 30, 2020)
- LinkedIn Lawyer Rock Stars – Part 2 (June 23, 2020)
- How Lawyers Can Be LinkedIn Rock Stars (June 16, 2020)
- Windows Virtual Desktop (June 9, 2020)
- Episode 5: David Myers (January 27, 2022)
- Cybersecurity for Law Practices, Securing IT News (January 11, 2017)
- Recent Technology Laws and Court Rulings, IMI Tech Talk, 1100 KNFX (Aired Jul 10, 2016)
- 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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