Overview
Michael Roberts advises clients on issues at the intersection of privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), emerging technologies, and crisis management. He provides strategic counsel to clients on managing data risks, enhancing data security programs, preparing for and responding to cybersecurity incidents, and conducting internal investigations and regulatory defense.
With extensive experience guiding companies through matters before US regulators and agencies, Michael has a comprehensive understanding of how investigations and enforcement actions unfold and how best to advocate for clients. He draws on this deep experience in assisting clients with matters before the CFTC, CISA, DOJ, FCC, FINRA, FTC, HHS OCR, NYDFS, SEC, and state attorneys general.
Michael also regularly advises clients on compliance strategies, product design, privacy program development, and risk management with respect to federal and state privacy and data security laws and regulations. He has guided clients through complex issues on an expansive array of counseling matters, including those that involve compliance with CAN-SPAM, COPPA, FCRA, FERPA, the FTC Act, GLBA, HIPAA, NYDFS Part 500, TCPA, and state privacy laws, as well as industry self-regulation on advertising and PCI DSS. Additionally, Michael regularly counsels clients in evaluating and mitigating data-related risks in complex transactions.
Michael frequently contributes to thought leadership on privacy, cybersecurity, and AI legal issues. He has served as the managing editor for the Practising Law Institute’s Privacy Law Answer Book (2023 and 2024 editions). Michael has also co-authored articles in publications including the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, the Cybersecurity Law Report, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Computational Law Report, and the Review of Banking & Financial Services.
Recognitions
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2020-2025
Community
- New York University School of Law Alumni Association, board of directors
- New York City Bar Association, member; Litigation Committee and Technology, Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Committee, former member
Credentials
Education
New York University School of Law, JD, 2016
New York University Stern School of Business, MBA, 2016
University of Pennsylvania, BA, magna cum laude, 2012
Admissions
New York
Courts/Agencies
US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
US District Court for the Southern District of New York
US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Languages
English
