W. Lawrence Wescott
About W. Lawrence Wescott
W. Lawrence Wescott serves as the Associate General Counsel for Privacy at Arete Incident Response, where he has worked since 2022. He possesses a robust legal and technical background, with extensive experience in IT risk management, electronic discovery, and information governance.
Current Role at Arete Incident Response
W. Lawrence Wescott currently serves as Associate General Counsel, Privacy at Arete Incident Response. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's legal framework surrounding privacy matters. His role involves ensuring compliance with privacy laws and regulations, as well as advising on legal issues related to cybersecurity.
Previous Experience at Arete Incident Response
Prior to his current role, W. Lawrence Wescott worked at Arete Incident Response as a Cybersecurity Marketing and Content Strategist from 2020 to 2021. In this position, he focused on developing marketing strategies and content related to cybersecurity, enhancing the organization's outreach and communication efforts.
Legal and Technical Background
W. Lawrence Wescott possesses a robust legal and technical background, combining expertise in law and information technology. His experience includes roles as Associate Attorney at various law firms and as a System Administrator at the US Army Corps of Engineers. This unique combination equips him for positions that require both legal acumen and technical knowledge.
Education and Certifications
W. Lawrence Wescott earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Maryland School of Law, where he studied from 1982 to 1985. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Management Information Systems and Operations Management from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business. Additionally, he is certified in CISSP, CIPP/US, and CIPP/E, highlighting his expertise in information security and privacy law.
Career Timeline and Consulting Experience
W. Lawrence Wescott has a diverse career spanning several roles in legal and consulting capacities. He worked as a Consultant at Arete Advisors, Inc. from 2015 to 2017, and held positions at Kahn Consulting, Inc., RiverGlass Inc., and Intelligent Discovery Solutions, Inc. His extensive advisory experience includes IT risk management, electronic discovery, and information governance.