Moriah Daugherty

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Moriah Daugherty advises clients on a broad range of cybersecurity, data privacy, and national security matters, including government and internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, litigation, and compliance with state and federal privacy laws.

As part of her cybersecurity practice, Moriah specializes in assisting clients in responding to cybersecurity incidents, including matters involving Advanced Persistent Threats targeting sensitive intellectual property and personally identifiable information. Moriah also assists clients in evaluating existing security controls and practices, assessing information security policies, and preparing for cyber and data security incidents.

As part of her litigation and investigations practice, Moriah leverages her government experience to advise clients on national security and law enforcement related compliance issues, internal investigations, and response to government inquiries.

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Moriah spent eight years working for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Department of Justice.
Areas of Expertise

Regulatory and Public Policy

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Electronic Surveillance and Law Enforcement Access

Litigation and Investigations

White Collar Defense and Investigations
Practices and Industries
Representative Matters
- Represent multiple companies in responding to data and cybersecurity incidents, including attacks by Advanced Persistent Threats targeting personal information of individuals and intellectual property.
- Represent clients in conducting internal investigations related to sensitive national security matters and associated regulatory and litigation risks.
- Represent clients in responding to regulatory enforcement proceedings and preparing for related civil litigation.
- Advise companies in development of cybersecurity and information security policies, including cybersecurity incident response and training.
- Advise clients on compliance with the requirements of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
- Advise clients on national security and law enforcement compliance issues, including matters involving electronic surveillance and data privacy.
Areas of Expertise

Regulatory and Public Policy

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Electronic Surveillance and Law Enforcement Access

Litigation and Investigations

White Collar Defense and Investigations

Credentials

Education	Georgetown University Law Center, J.D. magna cum laude Order of the Coif Duke University, A.B. History (with distinction)
Bar Admissions	District of Columbia Virginia
Pro Bono	As co-counsel with the Network for Victim Recovery of D.C., successfully represented a survivor of sexual assault and intimate partner violence in her efforts to obtain a Civil Protection Order in D.C. Superior Court. Represent survivors of intimate partner violence in filing immigration petitions under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act.
Memberships and Affiliations	DC Volunteer Lawyers Project, Junior Board Member
Previous Experience	Federal Bureau of Investigation (2008-2015) Department of Justice (2007-2008)

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