In a significant development within the legal community, Paul Rosenzweig has been appointed as the Special Advocate of the Data Protection Review Court. Rosenzweig, a distinguished figure in the intersection of law, national security, and technology, shared the news of his latest appointment on LinkedIn.
Operating a solo legal practice in Washington, D.C., Rosenzweig’s expertise spans a broad array of issues related to national and homeland security, with a particular focus on the nuanced realms of cybersecurity and privacy law. His deep engagement in these areas is further evidenced by his role as the founder of Red Branch Consulting PLLC, a consultancy dedicated to advancing homeland security and cybersecurity strategies. Additionally, Rosenzweig lends his extensive experience to The Chertoff Group as a Senior Advisor, where he contributes to shaping policies and strategies that enhance national security frameworks.
Rosenzweig’s prior service as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy in the Department of Homeland Security underscores his profound understanding of the challenges and complexities associated with protecting national interests in an increasingly digital world. His transition to the Special Advocate of the Data Protection Review Court marks a continuation of his commitment to safeguarding privacy and security at the juncture of technology and law.
Beyond his practice and advisory roles, Rosenzweig is deeply embedded in the academic and legal discourse surrounding technology and security. As a Professorial Lecturer in Law at George Washington University and a Senior Fellow in the Tech, Law & Security Program at the American University Washington College of Law, he educates the next generation of legal professionals on critical issues at the forefront of tech and law. His involvement as an advisor to the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Law and National Security, as well as his contributions as a Contributing Editor at the Lawfare blog, further amplify his voice in key discussions on national security law.
Rosenzweig’s academic credentials are equally impressive, holding a cum laude degree from the University of Chicago Law School, an M.S. in Chemical Oceanography from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and a B.A from Haverford College. His early career included serving as a law clerk to the Honorable R. Lanier Anderson, III of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, laying the foundational legal acumen that would guide his subsequent professional journey.
As the Special Advocate of the Data Protection Review Court, Rosenzweig is poised to leverage his comprehensive background to address some of the most pressing issues in data protection. His appointment comes at a critical time when the intersection of technology, privacy, and security is increasingly under scrutiny, necessitating a nuanced and informed approach to legal challenges. Rosenzweig’s extensive experience and dedicated focus on cybersecurity, privacy law, and national security make him uniquely qualified to navigate the complexities of data protection and contribute significantly to the advancement of legal standards in this vital area.
