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E. Michelle Tyde

Counsel at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP | Intellectual Property, Technology, Privacy, & Data Governance | Strategic Advisor to Private Equity & Fortune 500 Companies
Atlanta, GA, United States

Details

Education: Doctor of Law - JD

Law

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

1993 : 1996

Bachelor of Arts - BA

Communication and Media Studies

Mercer University

1989 : 1993
Experience: Advise clients on data privacy compliance strategies, policy development and implementation, data monetization and data use analyses, privacy by design in product development, and privacy and security issues in transactions. Areas of focus include emerging technologies such as AI, ad tech, and compliance with rapidly evolving state, federal and international privacy regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act.

2016 : Present

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Counsel - Technology, IP, Cybersecurity, & Privacy

Recruited by firm founders (former Alston & Bird colleagues) to join national, full-service WBE certified business law firm. Continued relationships with existing clients, including AT&T and Chick-fil-A.

2013 : 2016

Culhane Meadows PLLC

Partner - IP, Privacy, & Technology

Founded and led WBE-certified law practice specializing in Intellectual Property & Technology. Created firm with a more innovative, boutique approach based on client demand for competitive rates and diversity.

2008 : 2013

Tyde Law Group, LLC

Managing Partner - IP & Technology

2005 : 2007

Greenberg Traurig

Partner - IP & Technology Group

Intellectual Property and Technology Law

2000 : 2005

Alston & Bird LLP

Counsel, IP & Technology Law
Company: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Years of Experience: 27

Skills

Business Transactions, Contract Negotiation, Copyright Law, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Cyberlaw, Data Privacy, Entertainment Law, General Corporate Counsel, In-house, Intellectual Property, Internet Law, Legal Assistance, Legal Compliance, Legal Issues, Licensing, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Responsiveness, Risk Management, Software as a Service (SaaS), Technology Transfer, Telecommunications, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Prosecution, Trademarks, Trade Secrets

About

I am a counsel at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, a leading international Am Law 100 firm, with a reputation for excellence in technology and intellectual property law. I bring over 20 years of experience in advising private equity and Fortune 500 public companies on complex and innovative transactions involving technology and IP assets, with a focus on fintech, IoT, telecommunications, SaaS/cloud computing, healthcare, data analytics, AI, and e-commerce.



As a certified information privacy professional (CIPP/US), I serve as trusted advisor and business partner to clients, helping them navigate the evolving regulatory landscape associated with privacy and data security issues. I provide pragmatic advice and business-oriented solutions that enable my clients to mitigate risks and enhance company value. I also leverage my industry knowledge and multidisciplinary approach to structure and negotiate strategic alliances, joint development, licensing, SaaS, and e-commerce agreements.



Industries Served: Financial Services, Health & Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Retail & Consumer Goods



Specialties: Cybersecurity, Privacy, Data Governance, Information Technology Outsourcing, Technology Transactions, Intellectual Property (IP), IP Portfolio Management, Commercial Contracts, Product Development, Compliance & Risk Management, AI Technology



Bar Admissions: Georgia and District of Columbia