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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 | 2 min read | 05.15.25

DoD Specifies Implementation Requirements for NIST 800-171 Cyber Standard

The Department of Defense (DoD) has released a memorandum establishing the DoD Organization-Defined Parameters (ODPs) for use in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 Revision (Rev) 3. Currently, DoD’s cybersecurity regimes require government contractors to comply with NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2. However, the release of this memorandum may indicate DoD’s intention to soon incorporate Rev. 3 into DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DFARS 7012) as well as the forthcoming Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)....

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Insights

Client Alert | 2 min read | 05.15.25

DoD Specifies Implementation Requirements for NIST 800-171 Cyber Standard

Speaking Engagement | 05.13.25

"Cybersecurity Compliance & Key Developments," OOPS 2025: Government Contractors Reacting and Adapting to the New Administration, Tyson's Corner, VA.

Client Alert | 6 min read | 04.18.25

Ready To Know Your Data? DOJ Issues Implementation and Enforcement Guidance for Data Security Program Protecting Bulk Sensitive Data

Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.01.25

For Better or MORSE: Another Settlement Under DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative

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Practices

Jacob's Insights

Client Alert | 2 min read | 05.15.25

DoD Specifies Implementation Requirements for NIST 800-171 Cyber Standard

The Department of Defense (DoD) has released a memorandum establishing the DoD Organization-Defined Parameters (ODPs) for use in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 Revision (Rev) 3. Currently, DoD’s cybersecurity regimes require government contractors to comply with NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2. However, the release of this memorandum may indicate DoD’s intention to soon incorporate Rev. 3 into DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DFARS 7012) as well as the forthcoming Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)....

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