overview
Jeffrey A. May practices in the areas of general business law, intellectual property, and litigation and leads the firm's Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Law Group.
Practice Areas
Bio
Most businesses collect, use, and disclose personal information. That information has value, but with that value comes substantial risk. In an effort to identify and mitigate that risk, Jeffrey assists with the creation, implementation, and management of information privacy programs through the drafting of technology policies and practices and the formation of data sharing arrangements with third parties. If a data breach does occur, Jeffrey helps clients respond in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Jeffrey’s prior experience owning and operating a technology-based business, and his educational background focused in the area of information technology, allows him to assist clients with a wide range of business issues and litigation matters. Since joining Kerr Russell, Jeffrey has worked with clients to draft and negotiate contracts, acquire and protect intellectual property, and resolve disputes through litigation or through alternative dispute resolution methods.
Jeffrey is credentialed as a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US), a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), and is recognized as a Fellow of Privacy Technology. He was named an “Up and Coming” Lawyer by Michigan Lawyers Weekly in 2018, recognized by Super Lawyers as a “Michigan Rising Star” for the last two years, and has been named a DBusiness Magazine “Top Lawyer” in Information Technology Law.
Before joining Kerr Russell, Jeffrey was the law clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Mona K. Majzoub at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. While working at the court, he also served as the Director of the Michigan Center for Civic Education’s High School Mock Trial Tournament. Jeffrey has continued his community involvement as a Council Member for the Information Technology Section of the State Bar of Michigan and as member of the Board of Directors for Accelerate4KIDS, a Detroit nonprofit that provides computer science education and programs to children.
credentials
Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan
- Information Technology Section, Council Member
- Intellectual Property Section
- Litigation Section
- Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan
- American Bar Association
- Accelerate4KIDS, Board of Directors
Bar and Court Admissions
- Michigan
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Clerkship
- U.S. Magistrate Judge Mona K. Majzoub at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Certifications
- Certified Information Privacy Professional/US (CIPP/US)
- Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
- OneTrust Fellow of Privacy Technology (Expert Certifications in Privacy Management, Assessment Automation, Consent Management, Data Mapping, Data Subject Requests, GRC Solutions, Incident Management, Scanning and Cookie Consent, Targeted Data Discovery, and Vendor Risk Management)
Education
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, LL.M.
- Federal Law and Advocacy
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, LL.M.
- Intellectual Property Law
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D.
- Editor-in-Chief, Thomas M. Cooley Law Review
- Outstanding Senior Litigator
- Top Advocate, Moot Court
- National Mock Trial Team
- Class Valedictory Speaker
- Walsh College of Business and Accountancy, MSIT
- Business Information Technology
- Western Michigan University, B.A.
- Music
Insights & News
November 16, 2020
22 Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized as DBusiness 2021 Top Lawyers
October 27, 2020
Jeffrey May Discusses Data Privacy Issues Concerning the Automotive Industry on OESA's Automotive Insider
September 18, 2020
Kerr Russell Attorneys Named 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
July 17, 2020
Privacy Shield Offers No Defenses Under New EU Privacy Ruling
June 30, 2020
The Path to the CCPA 2.0 Starts as Enforcement Begins
June 30, 2020
Data Breach? Engage Outside Counsel and an Independent Forensics Team
June 30, 2020
Apple – Part of a Heathy (Privacy) Lifestyle
June 30, 2020
Could Tell-a-Friend Features Violate Privacy Laws?
April 28, 2020
Health Care Data Security in the COVID-19 Era
April 13, 2020
Cybersecurity Threats Demand Companies Review Policies and Risk During Crisis
March 19, 2020
Data that can Hurt Your Bottom Line
March 19, 2020
Washington Privacy Act Fails … Again
March 17, 2020
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Business Continuity: A Message to Our Community, Clients and Friends
March 16, 2020
Data Privacy & Security Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
February 5, 2020
Data Privacy Tips and Best Practices
February 5, 2020
Data Privacy: Why Should You Care and What to Expect?
February 5, 2020
Kerr Russell Attorney Explains What Data Privacy Is
January 16, 2020
Patricia Schabath, Jeffery May Featured in Crain's Detroit Business
January 15, 2020
Kerr Russell Presenting on Privacy and Data Protection in 2020
January 6, 2020
Patricia Schabath and Jeffrey May named members at Kerr Russell
November 25, 2019
Balancing an Open Court System with the First Amendment Right to Anonymity
November 15, 2019
19 Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized as DBusiness Top Lawyers for 2020
October 8, 2019
Jeff May Offers Tips for Protecting Yourself and Your Business From A Cybersecurity Threat
September 17, 2019
Kerr Russell Presenting on Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
September 3, 2019
15 Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized on the 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers List
July 9, 2019
Kerr Russell Cybersecurity Attorney Obtains CIPP/US Credential
February 28, 2019
Jeffrey A. May in Detroit Legal News for “Hacked!” Presentation
December 17, 2018
Jeffrey May honored as Up & Coming Lawyer at Michigan Lawyers Weekly 2018 Luncheon
August 30, 2018
Kerr Russell team places first at Detroit Chinese Business Association golf outing
August 17, 2018
2018 Associates Golf Outing - a good (and rainy) time had by all
August 10, 2018
Jeffrey May quoted in "Inside Job: Cybersecurity requires care, vigilance by all" for Corp! Magazine
April 5, 2018
Fred Herrmann honored at Michigan Lawyers Weekly's "Leaders in the Law" luncheon
March 29, 2018
Detroit Public Television's PBSNewsHour and Nightly Business Report to be sponsored by Kerr Russell
February 26, 2018
Kerr Russell's latest ad "Driven By Results" debuts in Crain's M&A, Biggest Deals issue this week
February 9, 2018
Kerr Russell supports "Life is a Cabaret" American Cancer Society Relay for Life event
January 26, 2018
Download Kerr Russell's updated firm brochure and overview of services
January 15, 2018
Influencing the Legal Landscape - new Kerr Russell ad to appear in dbusiness
December 18, 2017
Kerr Russell team makes holiday donations to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Wigs 4 Kids, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ann Arbor, and Children's Hospital of Michigan
November 30, 2017
Merry and bright ... Kerr Russell welcomes the holiday season
November 30, 2017
Kerr Russell, Boulevard Investment lunch and learn
November 16, 2017
Culture of Connection - new Kerr Russell ad to appear in Michigan Lawyers Weekly and dbusiness
November 3, 2017
Kerr Russell launches new advertising in upcoming issues of dbusiness and Crain's Detroit
November 1, 2017
Kerr Russell ranked in the 2018 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in 17 practice areas
October 6, 2017
Team spirit ... for some great causes
October 2, 2017
Jeffrey May named to Original Equipment Suppliers Association’s Young Leadership Council
September 27, 2017
business Magazine covers Kerr Russell's participation in Detroit Chinese Business Association International Golf Outing
September 19, 2017
Kerr Russell team places second and scores longest drive at Detroit Chinese Business Association golf outing
August 22, 2017
dbusiness' "Powered by Women" breakfast - August 22
August 21, 2017
2017 Associate Golf Outing at Links of Novi
August 10, 2017
A culture of giving
July 28, 2017
Kerr Russell is honored to have been named to the 2017 State Bar of Michigan Pro-Bono Circle of Excellence
December 10, 2016