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Jacob Harrison

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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

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

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

Jacob's Insights

Client Alert | 4 min read | 06.12.26

National Security Memorandum Aims to Accelerate Deployment of AI and Streamline Procurement Aligned to Administration Policies

On June 5, 2026, President Trump issued National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) 11 (NSPM-11) to accelerate AI adoption by the U.S. military and intelligence agencies. It directs updated AI management, acquisition, and use policies and seeks to compel AI companies to comply with Trump administration policies.  It calls for expanded training and enhanced security in collaboration with the private sector and orders the “termination for default or for convenience” of government contracts with AI companies that wish to limit how the government uses their products. NSPM-11 could also herald a major change in autonomous warfighting policy by directing the update of the Pentagon’s primary directive on autonomous weapon systems....

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Insights

Client Alert | 4 min read | 06.12.26

National Security Memorandum Aims to Accelerate Deployment of AI and Streamline Procurement Aligned to Administration Policies

Client Alert | 7 min read | 05.19.26

American and Allied Cyber Agencies Issue First Joint Guidance on Securing Agentic AI

Client Alert | 6 min read | 05.04.26

Japan’s Sovereign Cloud Commitment at the U.S.-Japan Summit: Defense Interoperability, Not Just Digital Policy

Speaking Engagement | 04.22.26

"Cybersecurity CMMC: Latest Updates and How to Prepare for Your Assessments," OOPS 2026, Tyson's Corner, VA.

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Practices

Jacob's Insights

Client Alert | 4 min read | 06.12.26

National Security Memorandum Aims to Accelerate Deployment of AI and Streamline Procurement Aligned to Administration Policies

On June 5, 2026, President Trump issued National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) 11 (NSPM-11) to accelerate AI adoption by the U.S. military and intelligence agencies. It directs updated AI management, acquisition, and use policies and seeks to compel AI companies to comply with Trump administration policies.  It calls for expanded training and enhanced security in collaboration with the private sector and orders the “termination for default or for convenience” of government contracts with AI companies that wish to limit how the government uses their products. NSPM-11 could also herald a major change in autonomous warfighting policy by directing the update of the Pentagon’s primary directive on autonomous weapon systems....

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