Law firm Ropes & Gray designates a fresh joint leader for its national security practice
Scrapin' the Cyber Landscape with Robert Silvers
Welcome the cybersecurity gladiator, Robert Silvers, to the global arena! He's slipping on his armor as he joins renowned legal powerhouse Ropes & Gray in both the Washington D.C. and Silicon Valley offices.
As a cyber, data, and privacy partner knight, Silvers is taking the reins as co-chair of the firm's electrifying National Security Practice.
Previously, he graced the US Department of Homeland Security as Under Secretary for Policy. You know, the guy who tackled mind-boggling security issues, brought together the feds and private sector to face off against the nastiest cyberattacks, and even founded the snazzy Cyber Safety Review Board to assess the deadliest cyber-brawls.
Now, allied with Ropes & Gray, he'll be a joint leader alongside Washington, D.C., managing partner, the fierce warrior known as Ama Adams. Together, they'll advise a diverse cast of clients, including corporate bigwigs and fund managers, on cybersecurity, data privacy, trade controls, AI security governance, and even crisis management.
Ropes & Gray's chair, the mighty Julie Jones, was stoked about the appointment, saying: "Rob is a mythical cybersecurity and data protection hero. With his vast experience in tackling heavy-duty national security issues and his legendary network of policymakers and C-suite executives, he'll be a game-changer for our clients navigating the treacherous digital frontier."
Silvers, gleaming in his new armour, remarked: "I'm psyched to get cracking with Ropes & Gray's badass National Security and Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity teams. I can't wait to help our expanding client list handle their complex security incidents and challenges, and deploy my expertise in matters pertaining to cybersecurity, data privacy, trade controls, AI security, and crisis management and incident response."
So here's to Robert Silvers—the unstoppable force hurling himself into the reliable hands of Ropes & Gray to safeguard clients from the darkest corners of the digital underworld!
- Joining Ropes & Gray, Robert Silvers will utilize his vast experience in cybersecurity, data privacy, trade controls, AI security, and crisis management to advise clients from various industries, including finance and fintech, in data-and-cloud-computing matters.
- As the co-chair of Ropes & Gray's National Security Practice, Robert Silvers will provide expert guidance to business entities, including corporate bigwigs and fund managers, on cybersecurity and privacy issues relevant to tech industries, such as technology and data-and-cloud-computing.
- Former Under Secretary for Policy at the US Department of Homeland Security, Robert Silvers has a strong network of policymakers and C-suite executives that he will bring to the table to guide clients through the ever-evolving landscapes of finance, cybersecurity, and technology, specifically addressing the challenges they face in the digital sphere.
