Aaron P. Simpson
Aaron Simpson is a partner with Hunton Andrews Kurth and advises clients on a broad range of complex global privacy, data protection and cybersecurity matters, including with respect to existing and emerging requirements in the US, UK and EU.
As a leader on the firm’s global privacy and cybersecurity team, Aaron’s work includes advising clients on large-scale cybersecurity incidents; conducting diligence and negotiating privacy and data security aspects of corporate transactions; developing of cross-border data transfer solutions; developing local, regional and international privacy and data protection compliance programs with existing and emerging data protection requirements in Europe and the US; and negotiating data-driven commercial agreements.
Aaron is well known as a top privacy professional and has been recognized by Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500 and Computerworld for his work on behalf of clients.
Aaron splits his time between the firm’s New York and London offices, and is listed in both The Legal 500 United Kingdom and The Legal 500 United States guides, providing clients with a broad and unique transatlantic perspective.
Additionally, Aaron was named a “Client Service AllāStar” by BTI; All-Stars are recognized for demonstrating “superior client focus, client experience, legal skills and understanding of the client’s business and innovative thought leadership.”
Aaron is a sought-after media resource on privacy issues and has been quoted in such publications as Time Magazine, Bloomberg BNA, Businessweek Magazine, Computer Weekly, Corporate Secretary, DataGuidance, Law360, SC Magazine and The Times.
He regularly speaks before industry groups, legal organizations, government agencies and educational institutions at conferences, seminars, roundtables and webinars. He has written and co-written numerous articles, book chapters and handbooks on privacy and information security issues.
Aaron received his JD from the University of Virginia School of Law and his BA from the University of Texas, High Honors.