Brian F. Clayton

Brian F. Clayton

Experienced General Counsel & Corp. Generalist, Chief Compliance Officer & Chief Privacy Officer

Fordham UniversityNew York, United States

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Experience30+ Years

Executive Overview

Accomplished, business-minded attorney with broad experience providing support to public, Fortune 500 companies. Proven track record of successfully leading a global, cross-functional legal team within a fast-pace technology driven provider. Expert negotiator and highly accomplished corporate generalist who has comprehensive, direct experience with a variety of legal matters. Selected areas of Expertise include: • Law department leadership/management & Corporate Generalist • Privacy (CIPP/US, IAPP, HIPAA, GDPR, FTC, CCPA State Laws, HITRUST, PCI, etc) • Risk (ERM), Third Party Assurance/Audit (SOC1 & 2, ISO, Pen Testing) • Litigation Management • Extensive, global experience leading and negotiating large, complex, multinational commercial transactions • Cyber Security & Information Security • Compliance (FCPA, CCPA, GDPR, UK Bribery, Act, anti-bribery/corruption, PCI, GLBA, etc.) • SEC (10Q, 10K, Proxy Statements, earnings, press releases, investor relations, etc.) • SOX and internal controls • Corporate governance & regulatory compliance • Policy & procedure development • Extensive international/ global proficiency • Corporate governance & regulatory compliance Selected Industry Experience: • Outsourcing (billing, customer care, back office, etc) • Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Hospital, Life Science & Pharmaceuticals • Internet, Information Technology (IT) & Services • Hospitality, Leisure, Travel & Tourism • Telecom • Financial Services • Manufacturing • Educations • Retail • Local, State and Federal Government Brianfclayton1@gmail.com; (973) 901-3098

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Mar 2024–Present· 2 yrs 6 mos
    • Adjunct ProfessorCurrent
      Mar 2024–Present
  • OmnicomCurrent
    May 2022–Present· 4 yrs 4 mos
    • Associate General Counsel and Chief Data Privacy OfficerCurrent
      May 2022–Present
  • Sep 2002–May 2022· 19 yrs 8 mos
    • Associate General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Chief Privacy Officer
      Dec 2018–May 2022
    • Associate General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer & SVP
      2017–Dec 2018
    • Associate General Counsel & SVP
      Jun 2009–Dec 2016
    • Senior Corp. Counsel & VP
      Sep 2006–May 2009
    • Corporate Counsel & VP
      May 2004–Sep 2006
    • Legal Dept.
      Sep 2002–May 2004
  • Aug 2000–Sep 2002· 2 yrs 1 mo
    • Law Clerk & Law Librarian
      Aug 2000–Sep 2002
  • Jun 1996–Aug 2000· 4 yrs 2 mos
    • Regional Manager, Information Technology
      Jun 1996–Aug 2000

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D./JD)

American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence

New York Law School

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Psychology

Nova Southeastern University

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Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Employment LawMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Corporate GovernanceBusiness ProcessIntellectual PropertyRisk ManagementLegal WritingPrivacy LawCorporate LawLegal AssistanceLicensingMergers & AcquisitionsDue DiligenceOutsourcingHuman ResourcesIT OutsourcingExecutive ManagementLitigationMergersJoint Ventures