Kiran Raj

Kiran Raj is a Washington, DC cybersecurity and privacy attorney who advises organizations on cyber risk, data privacy, government investigations, artificial intelligence, and national security matters. He helps clients assess vulnerabilities, strengthen governance, respond to cyber incidents, and manage regulatory exposure. His practice also includes cyber and data privacy litigation, executive and board counseling, blockchain compliance, threat intelligence, and asset tracing involving digital payments, misappropriated information, and fraud recovery matters.

Kiran earned his J.D. from Emory University School of Law as a First Honors Graduate. He received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California at Berkeley. His legal and technical education supports his ability to analyze cybersecurity threats, privacy obligations, emerging technologies, and complex regulatory requirements. He applies that background when translating technical risks into practical legal and business strategies for organizational leaders and executives.

Kiran previously served as Deputy General Counsel at the US Department of Homeland Security and Senior Counsel to the Deputy Attorney General at the US Department of Justice. He also practiced as a data security and privacy partner and held executive roles in fintech and digital asset companies. Before law school, he worked at Microsoft developing software tools and technologies related to Windows security, compatibility, and application performance at scale.

Kiran Raj is admitted in Washington, DC, and Georgia and combines legal, business, engineering, government, and executive experience in his cybersecurity practice. He is director emeritus of cybersecurity programs and an adjunct professor at George Mason University’s Scalia Law School. He also teaches Cybersecurity Governance and Cybersecurity Risk at American University’s Kogod School of Business. His background supports practical counsel for organizations confronting evolving technology, security risks, and compliance needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, RajFerber PLLC
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Georgia

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Georgia

Education

• Emory University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California at Berkeley
  BS in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

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