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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 | 07.07.25

DOJ Data Security Program Update: Active Enforcement Begins This Week

The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) reprieve on civil enforcement of its Data Security Program (DSP), which imposes sweeping restrictions on bulk data transfers by U.S. entities to certain “countries of concern” and “covered persons,” is set to expire on July 8, 2025....

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Insights

Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.07.25

DOJ Data Security Program Update: Active Enforcement Begins This Week

Client Alert | 6 min read | 06.16.25

Cross-Border Data, Rising Risks: How International Arbitration Can Help

Client Alert | 4 min read | 06.10.25

Trump Administration Cyber Executive Order Revises Prior Administrations’ Requirements

Client Alert | 2 min read | 05.15.25

DoD Specifies Implementation Requirements for NIST 800-171 Cyber Standard

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Practices

Jacob's Insights

Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.07.25

DOJ Data Security Program Update: Active Enforcement Begins This Week

The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) reprieve on civil enforcement of its Data Security Program (DSP), which imposes sweeping restrictions on bulk data transfers by U.S. entities to certain “countries of concern” and “covered persons,” is set to expire on July 8, 2025....

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