Lawyer Monthly Magazine - August 2019 Edition

ABOUT ANTHONY STEWART AND THE FIRM Anthony (Tony) Stewart is a Senior Associate in the Atlanta office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. with a rapidly growing practice that focuses mainly on data privacy and information security issues. Anthony earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia. During law school, he clerked for the Honorable Richard W. Story with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and for the Honorable Jason J. Deal with the Superior Court for the Northeastern Judicial Circuit. He holds a Bachelor of Science from North Georgia College & State University and was an emergency medical technician (EMT) earlier in his career with more than a decade of clinical experience working in healthcare. Tony is aCertified Information Privacy Professional and aCertified Information Privacy Manager. Earlier this year, he earned the designation of Fellowof Information Privacy from the International Association of Privacy Professionals. This designation is reserved for experts in the privacy industry and signifies that Tony has demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of privacy law, privacy program management, and essential data protection practices. Professionals awarded this designation have focused their careers in privacy, are considered industry-experts amongst their peers, regularly speak on related topics, and have a documented record of successfully assisting their clients with navigating the complexities of the privacy industry. Tony is also well-versed in technology matters with a strong background in computer science and network security. His practical expertise and formal training in computer forensics and ethical hacking consistently provide his clients with a unique perspective on common issues in this quickly-evolving area of law. As a member of Hall Booth Smith’s data privacy and security practice group, Tony provides a broad range of legal advice to an array of entities from start-ups to large, global corporations. He works directly with companies to develop and implement enterprise data privacy and compliance programs, develop and implement data security incident response programs, conduct data breach investigations, forensic analysis, breach notifications, and reporting and negotiates contracts involving technology or personal information. Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is a full-service law firm that was established in 1989. Currently, it has over 230 lawyers in 17 offices throughout the United States. Super Lawyers By Anthony E. Stewart, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. 71 AUG 2019 | WWW.LAWYER-MONTHLY.COM - ABOUT ANTHONY - WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ASPECT OF WORKING IN LAW? There are always exciting things happening in the U.S. and international privacy law, so the topic never gets boring. The constantly evolving area of law provides new challenges and learning opportunities every day. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE IN 2019? I plan to publish my first book on legal issues in the area of data privacy and information security. I also hope to spend more time presenting on these complex legal issues and sharing my knowledge with others new to the industry. HOW DO YOU OVERCOME THE CHALLENGE YOU OFTEN FACE IN THIS FIELD? Privacy law is relatively young and not fully understood by a majority of businesses. Despite the near-constant news coverage of data breaches, government fines, lawsuits, and investigations into companies’ data privacy practices, several companies are still hesitant to place the attention and resources necessary to implement adequate data privacy and protection programs. To overcome this challenge, I must digest complex, technical jargon and translate it into a language that stakeholders understand and care about. I also provide regular updates to my clients on the latest news and trends in this fast-paced, ever- evolving area of law to keep this important issue at the forefront of decision makers’ minds. WHAT IS A MOTTO YOU LIVE BY? Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in. And, when you’re knocked down, get right back up and never listen to anyone who says you can’t or shouldn’t go on, (Hilary Clinton). WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS? I was recognized as a Fellow of Information Privacy by the International Association of Privacy Professionals.