Brandi A. Taylor

Brandi A. Taylor is a partner and technology and data lead on the West Coast, focusing on cybersecurity and data privacy law. She counsels technology companies on product development with an emphasis on privacy compliance. Her work includes advising businesses that build and integrate emerging technologies such as augmented and virtual reality, as well as video game developers and social media platforms navigating complex regulatory environments.

Brandi earned her J.D., cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law, where she served as a Senior Staff Member of the Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law. She received her B.A. from Denison University. She is admitted to practice in California, the District of Columbia, and Maryland. She is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), reflecting her focused experience in privacy compliance.

Brandi assists companies in preparing and implementing multi-jurisdictional privacy compliance programs, including compliance with state privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, and the Colorado Privacy Act. She also advises clients on federal privacy laws, including COPPA, FERPA, and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, as well as regulatory engagement with federal and state agencies.

In addition to her privacy and cybersecurity practice, Brandi A. Taylor advises EdTech companies, investors, colleges, and universities on transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters. She provides risk-based compliance strategies in rapidly evolving legal landscapes and guides companies through regulatory investigations and breach response efforts. Her practice blends regulatory insight with practical solutions for innovative technology-driven businesses.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, Bar Association of the District of Columbia
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association

Licensed State

• California
• District of Columbia
• Maryland

Education

• American University Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Denison University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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