Akerman Joins in Launching Data Law Group

Data security and information governance are the hot practice areas for law firms these days, and nearly every month a new law firm unveils a rebranding effort or a new practice group angling to grow its business in this area. The latest is Akerman, which launched an 18-person Data Law group this month that will focus on data security, information governance and eDiscovery.

“Now that the recession is in the rearview window of many companies, they’re reviewing and engaging in what I call, ‘good information hygiene,’” said Martin Tully, co-chair of Akerman’s Data Law practice group.

Tully explained that while the breaches at Target ...