#CovVeterans Spotlight Series: Moritz Hüsch
November 23, 2020
Moritz Hüsch is partner in Covington’s Frankfurt office and co-chair of Covington's Internet of Things (IoT) group. His practice focuses on complex technology- and data-driven licensing deals and cooperations, outsourcing, commercial contracts, e-commerce, m-commerce, as well as privacy and cybersecurity. He regularly advises on issues and contracts with respect to IoT, AV, big data, digital health, and cloud-related subject matters. In addition, Mr. Hüsch counsels on all IP/IT-related questions in connection with M&A transactions. A particular focus of his practice is on companies in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, and healthcare sectors, where he advises on complex licensing, data protection, and IT law issues. He is frequently listed as one of the best lawyers in the areas of IT and data protection, among others by Best Lawyers in cooperation with Handelsblatt, Wirtschaftswoche and Legal 500.
Mr. Hüsch served in the military from October 1994 to September 1995 for 12 months in a tank battalion in the north of Germany. After the first two months of basic training, he served as a gunner on a Leopard 2-tank.
What was it about Covington that drew you to the firm?
It is the collaborative culture combined with the diversity of people and the exceptional quality of the work, which makes Covington a unique place to work.
How are you building community with Covington colleagues during this period of "virtual work"?
Since the pandemic began, we have significantly increased the meetings via teams and other collaboration tools. Although this is not the same as physical meetings it is a quite good way during these difficult times to see each other, talk, and build relationships across the offices.
With regard to the workplace, what was most surprising to you as you transitioned from military duty to life in a law firm?
After the military service, I started studying law in the south of Germany; as a law student at a German university one is independent and free to plan the semesters, tests, etc. – one has to take on responsibility quite early, since no one is controlling your progress. It was the opposite in the military, where my days and months were planned and where I received orders, which I had to follow.
What advice would you have for your younger self starting out in the legal profession?
Be open minded, use the possibilities of the studium generale (general studies), and study abroad for a while in one or more different cultures.
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