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Jacob Harrison

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Associate | He/Him/His
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Areas of Focus

Overview

Jacob Harrison helps his clients navigate both domestic and international legal challenges.

Jake advises U.S. government contractors on internal investigations and state and federal regulatory compliance. His compliance practice focuses on counseling clients operating at the intersection of government contracts and cybersecurity, including for cybersecurity compliance reviews, risk assessments, and data breaches.

In his international practice, Jake represents foreign and domestic clients in Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act and Anti-Terrorism Act litigation. He also has experience advising clients involved in cross-border commercial arbitration proceedings.

During law school, Jake served as an associate editor of the Emory Law Journal and interned at the Supreme Court of Georgia and the Georgia House Democratic Caucus. Before attending law school, Jake worked in politics and state government.

Career & Education

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    • University of Georgia, A.B., international affairs, 2016
    • Emory University School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2021
    • University of Georgia, A.B., international affairs, 2016
    • Emory University School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2021

    • District of Columbia
    • Virginia
    • District of Columbia
    • Virginia

Jacob's Insights

Client Alert | 2 min read | 08.20.24

DFARS 7021 Clause 2.0: DoD Releases Proposed Rule Updating CMMC Clause

On August 15, 2024, the Department of Defense (“DoD”) released the long-awaited proposed rule (“August 2024 Proposed Rule”), updating Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (“DFARS”) Clause 252.204-7021 (the “7021 Clause”), which, when final, will initiate the phased implementation of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 (“CMMC”) requirements into DoD contracts.  The Clause will require every defense contractor that handles Federal Contract Information (“FCI”) or Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”) to assess and certify compliance with select CMMC security requirements.  The August 2024 Proposed Rule introduces several distinct changes to the 7021 Clause published by DoD in January 2023, including:...

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Insights

Client Alert | 2 min read | 08.20.24

DFARS 7021 Clause 2.0: DoD Releases Proposed Rule Updating CMMC Clause

Client Alert | 6 min read | 07.30.24

FedRAMP Revamp: OMB Publishes Memorandum Contemplating Sweeping Changes to Federal Government Cloud Procurement Security Standards and Strategy

Client Alert | 3 min read | 05.14.24

NIST Releases Final Version of NIST SP 800-171, Revision 3

Client Alert | 3 min read | 05.07.24

No End “Insight” for DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative
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Practices

Jacob's Insights

Client Alert | 2 min read | 08.20.24

DFARS 7021 Clause 2.0: DoD Releases Proposed Rule Updating CMMC Clause

On August 15, 2024, the Department of Defense (“DoD”) released the long-awaited proposed rule (“August 2024 Proposed Rule”), updating Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (“DFARS”) Clause 252.204-7021 (the “7021 Clause”), which, when final, will initiate the phased implementation of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 (“CMMC”) requirements into DoD contracts.  The Clause will require every defense contractor that handles Federal Contract Information (“FCI”) or Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”) to assess and certify compliance with select CMMC security requirements.  The August 2024 Proposed Rule introduces several distinct changes to the 7021 Clause published by DoD in January 2023, including:...

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