Eric R. Benson

Eric regularly represents clients in state and federal investigations that arise from data privacy incidents, such as investigations brought forth by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and negotiates regulatory penalties and resolution agreements. Additionally, Eric counsels clients on the handling of crisis communications and management issues, negotiating post-incident demands, navigating cybersecurity-related due diligence concerns, and resolving privacy-related contract negotiations.

Eric also prepares clients for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents through leading tabletop exercises, conducting employee trainings, and developing privacy policies and procedures. Additionally, Eric is  a regular guest lecturer at several colleges and law schools to speak on privacy and cybersecurity matters.

In addition to his data privacy and cybersecurity expertise, Eric has experience defending clients in U.S. Immigration Courts throughout the county. While in law school, Eric spent weeks on the ground at the U.S.-Mexico border, advising asylum seekers and refugees in federal immigration detention.

Eric earned his J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law. He completed a B.A. in politics at New York University.

He is admitted to practice law in New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut.