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Amy C. Pimentel (CIPM) advises clients on the legal, regulatory, and governance challenges that arise at the intersection of privacy, cybersecurity, and technology. She helps organizations navigate evolving global requirements while developing practical strategies that enable innovation, manage risk, and support business growth. Amy is particularly skilled at translating complex legal and regulatory frameworks into operational solutions that work across jurisdictions, products, and business functions.

Amy serves as a strategic advisor to companies developing, deploying, and scaling technology-driven products and services. She counsels clients on artificial intelligence (AI) governance, data strategy, privacy compliance, cybersecurity, and digital product development, helping them harness emerging technologies responsibly and effectively. Working across industries — including health care and life sciences, technology, financial services, media/social media, and consumer products — Amy partners with legal, product, engineering, and executive teams to embed privacy, security, and responsible AI principles throughout the product lifecycle. Her practical, business-focused approach helps clients bring innovative products to market while navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

In addition to regulatory and product counseling, Amy advises on technology, data, and cybersecurity issues in commercial transactions, outsourcing arrangements, strategic partnerships, and corporate transactions. She drafts and negotiates complex technology and data agreements, conducts privacy and cyber due diligence, and counsels clients on third-party risk management, data commercialization, security incidents, and regulatory investigations. By combining deep regulatory knowledge with a strong understanding of emerging technologies, Amy helps clients address today's challenges while preparing for the risks and opportunities of tomorrow.