Jay Mitchell is a senior associate at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, where he practices in the firm’s Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Innovation practice group. Jay has significant experience in privacy and cybersecurity counseling, regularly advising leading technology companies and their Board of Directors, including with respect to cybersecurity risk management, incident response, breach notification and reporting, product counselling, Board oversight, and regulatory compliance. He also has extensive experience representing large public and private companies in a wide range of high-stakes litigation and investigations by federal and state agencies, including the SEC, DOJ, CFTC, NYDFS and state Attorneys Generals.
Jay holds an executive certificate from Harvard University in cybersecurity risk management and a number of other industry certifications and professional designations in recognition of his cybersecurity and privacy expertise. Jay is recognized by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) as a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP), which is a designation awarded to privacy professionals who have demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of privacy laws, privacy program management and essential data protection practices, through a combination of certifications and on-the-job experience. Jay is also an IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT), and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM).
Jay maintains an active pro bono practice and has represented indigent clients in federal district and appellate courts, including acting as lead counsel and presenting oral arguments in habeas corpus appeals before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. In 2020, Jay was named to the National Black Lawyers "Top 40 Under 40" list.
Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, Jay was an associate at two AmLaw Five firms. Before starting his legal career, he was a management consultant in the Strategy & Operations department of Deloitte Consulting LLP.
Jay received his law degree from the University of Chicago Law School and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wesleyan University.
Capabilities
- Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Innovation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Consumer Protection
- National Security
- Tech and Innovation
- White Collar Defense and Investigations
Credentials
Education:
- University of Chicago Law School - 2015 Juris Doctor
- Wesleyan University - 2011 Bachelor of Arts
Admissions:
- California Bar
- District of Columbia Bar
- Illinois Bar