Data Privacy and Security: With accreditation by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) as a Certified Information Privacy Professional for the United States (CIPP/US), Johannes assists clients with U.S. and international privacy and data protection laws, including transparency, consumer rights, interest-based and mobile advertising, biometrics, telemarketing, digital media, and cross-border transfers. Johannes designs and implements practical compliance programs, including data inventories, impact assessments, retention and minimization strategies, governance frameworks, and consumer-facing disclosures.
Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies: Johannes supports clients with legal considerations related to the use and governance of artificial intelligence, generative AI, and other emerging technologies in enterprise operations, marketing, and customer-facing platforms. His work includes supporting risk assessments, internal governance initiatives, and contractual provisions addressing data use, model training, and evolving regulatory requirements.
Cybersecurity and Incident Response: Johannes assists clients in responding to cybersecurity incidents and data breaches, including coordinating forensic investigations, analyzing breach notification requirements, and preparing regulator and consumer notices across jurisdictions. He also supports remediation efforts and regulatory engagement.
Technology Transactions: Johannes drafts and assists with negotiating commercial agreements involving software, SaaS, cloud services, open-source software, data licensing, outsourcing, and digital platforms. He supports multinational clients in structuring technology-enabled and data-driven transactions, including master services agreements, licensing arrangements, and strategic services partnerships.
Advertising and Marketing Counseling: Johannes provides guidance on advertising and promotional matters, including campaign review, claim substantiation, consumer protection considerations, and compliance for contests, sweepstakes, loyalty programs, text message marketing, and digital and social media initiatives.
Talent, Influencer Marketing, and Social Media: Johannes assists with reviewing and drafting agreements involving talent, influencers, agencies, and content creators, and advises on endorsement arrangements, brand partnerships, and social media campaigns.
Sports and Sponsorship Matters: Johannes supports brands and commercial partners in connection with sports- and event-related sponsorship, branding, and commercialization arrangements, including multi-party partnerships.
Johannes maintains an active pro bono practice, advising philanthropic and mission-driven organizations on regulatory and policy matters, including preparing rulemaking comments and engaging with government agencies. He also counsels small and emerging businesses on privacy, technology, and commercial issues.
