A member of the Firm’s Privacy & Data Security Practice Group as well as its IP Licensing & Strategic Alliances Practice Group, Ryan assists companies with compliance under various privacy and data security regulatory regimes, and works with clients in crafting privacy policies and terms and conditions.
Ryan is a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US). His privacy and data security practice also involves the review, drafting and negotiation of privacy and security representations and warranties in the mergers and acquisitions and venture financing contexts, as well as guiding companies through the privacy due diligence process. Ryan is actively involved in negotiating software licensing agreements, including Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements from both the perspective of service providers, as well as customers. Ryan advises business clients spanning a variety of different industries at all stages of development.
Prior to joining Morse, Ryan practiced law at a well-known global law firm based in Boston. During law school, Ryan served as a student attorney at the Boston College Legal Assistance Bureau, where he counseled local non-profits and low income start-ups.
Affiliations
Speaking Engagements
Speaker, Introduction to Privacy Law for Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Life Care Association
Moderator, Confronting Privacy Fears: Practical Approaches to Challenges in the U.S. and EU, Morse and Hewitsons
Publications
European Commission Approves EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
Data Protection Risks in M&A and Investment Transactions
Upcoming UK and EU Data Transfer Deadlines
CCPA Compliance – Required Updates to Privacy Policies
European Commission Adopts New Standard Contractual Clauses for Data Transfers
The California Consumer Privacy Act: Five Ws and an H
The Process of GDPR Compliance: MAP DATA, DOORS O(PEN)
Keeping Employees Interested: Profits Interests, their Potential Business Benefits and Caveats
Outside the office
A true music buff, particularly in classic and alternative rock, during college Ryan was a member of a band that toured the dive-bar scene of Montreal.
News & Events
News
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M&A News: Morse Client Garvin Construction Products in Acquisition by Beacon
October 5, 2023 -
Kevin Olson Earns IAPP Certified Information Privacy Technologist Credentials
September 11, 2023 -
Client Alert: European Commission Approves EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
July 17, 2023 -
Top Trends in Data Privacy
6 Takeaways from IAPP Global Summit
June 12, 2023 -
2022 M&A Deals
Mergers & Acquisitions: A Transaction Recap
March 24, 2023
Events
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Celebrating Data Privacy Week 2023
Complimentary Consultations
February 3, 2023 -
Confronting Privacy Fears: Practical Approaches to Challenges in the U.S. and EU
October 24, 2019 -
Corporate Venture Capital: Unique Opportunities and Special Considerations for Startup Companies
May 3, 2018 -
2018 VC and M&A Forum
March 29, 2018 -
Issuance of Founders’ Equity: What’s the Right Slice of Pie?
December 7, 2017
Education
- Boston College Law School, J.D., magna cum laude
- Boston College Law Review
- McGill University, B.A., first class honours with distinction
Admissions
- Massachusetts Bar
Practice Areas
- Intellectual Property
- Licensing & Strategic Alliances
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Privacy & Data Security
- Startups & Emerging Companies
Industries
- Cannabis
- Consumer Goods & Services
- Educational Institutions & Hospitals
- FinTech
- HealthTech
- Internet of Things
- Media & Entertainment
- Medical Devices
- Software-as-a-Service