The Beckage Firm Promotes Lee Merreot to Partner

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beckage Firm, a women-owned and internationally recognized leader in cybersecurity and data privacy law, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lee Merreot, Esq., CIPM, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, to partner. This well-deserved recognition celebrates Lee's exceptional contributions to the firm and her leadership in the field of data privacy law.

Lee has been a key member of The Beckage Firm, specializing in data privacy and cybersecurity law. Throughout her tenure, she has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to delivering top-tier legal counsel and devising strategic approaches to help clients navigate complex challenges in the ever-evolving landscape of privacy regulations. Her ability to balance legal expertise with innovative problem-solving has been instrumental in shaping the firm's success.

Lee creates, implements, and oversees privacy and security compliance programs for businesses, from ensuring website notices are compliant to performing comprehensive data protection impact assessments. She has earned three privacy certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, and CIPM) and helps her clients incorporate data privacy and security safeguards at the outset of new data partnerships, products, and initiatives. Lee also guides businesses through data breaches, regularly represents clients in litigation and arbitration, and performs in-depth contract review and legal analysis. With extensive knowledge of the GDPR, the CCPA, and other U.S. and global privacy regulations, she is highly skilled in conducting risk assessments, developing robust data protection strategies, negotiating contracts, managing data flows, and overseeing incident response.

"Lee has been an integral part of our firm's growth and success," said Jennifer Beckage, Founder and Managing Partner of The Beckage Firm. "Her promotion to partner is a testament to her hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence in the field of data privacy law. We are proud to recognize her significant contributions and leadership."

The promotion of Lee to partner comes at a time when The Beckage Firm continues to receive industry-wide recognition for its excellence. In 2024, the firm was honored as Cyber Law Firm of the Year at the Cyber Insurance Awards USA. Additionally, The Beckage Firm recently earned a distinguished ranking in the New York Chambers Spotlight Guide for 2025, further cementing its reputation as a leader in cybersecurity and data privacy law.

As a partner, Lee will continue in an expanded role, playing a vital part in growing The Beckage Firm's robust service offerings, which include data security, data privacy, incident response, ADA accessibility, cryptocurrency fraud, artificial intelligence, litigation, class actions, and regulatory matters. She will also contribute to the firm's thought leadership initiatives, sharing insights through panel discussions, articles, and industry events.

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