Mark Francis is partner in the Data Strategy, Security and Privacy group at Holland & Knight LLP in New York.  Mark advises clients on tech and data matters across a wide array of matters that includes counseling and regulatory compliance, transactions, and investigations or disputes stemming from security and data incidents. 

Mark has a background in computer science and telecommunications, and received his JD/MBA from Fordham University.  He also has a number of cybersecurity and data privacy certifications including as a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), as well as an IAPP Fellow of Information Privacy.  Mark is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the New York Metro InfraGard association.