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Nikolaos Theodorakis
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Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity
Brussels
London

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Nikolaos Theodorakis is a partner in the London and Brussels offices of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where his practice focuses on privacy and cybersecurity. Nikolaos regularly counsels on matters of EU data protection law, GDPR compliance, UK GDPR preparedness, cybersecurity, advertising, and marketing and offers a full cycle of services that includes both non-contentious matters and investigations with supervisory authorities.

Nikolaos represents multinational companies across a wide range of industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, food and beverage, insurance, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and automotive. He also works with start-ups and established companies in the EMEA region and, in particular, the EU and the UK. Having advised on a broad spectrum of corporate matters, Nikolaos has developed an expert insight into the increasing interplay between data protection, financial services (PSD2), competition law, and international trade law. He is at the forefront of advising on emerging privacy challenges on matters of AI, biotech, fintech, and blockchain.

In addition, Nikolaos is an associate professor of law at the University of Oxford, an assessor at the University of Cambridge, and a fellow at Stanford Law School, focusing on technology and intellectual property issues. Previously, Nikolaos taught and conducted research at the University of Cambridge, Harvard Law School, and Columbia Law School. He also gained professional experience at the U.S. Committee on Capital Markets Regulation, the Kluge Center at the U.S. Library of Congress, and the UK Ministry of Justice.

Nikolaos has received awards from several bodies, including the State Council of the People's Republic of China, the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), British Academy, and the Greek Parliament. He has been widely published and frequently receives invitations for public engagements, including guest lectures across the world, international symposia, and TEDx conferences.

Prior to joining the firm, Nikolaos was counsel in the Brussels office of Alston and Bird LLP. He also worked as an associate in the Brussels office of Sidley Austin LLP.

Nikolaos is fluent in English, Greek, and French.

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Nikolaos Theodorakis is a partner in the London and Brussels offices of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where his practice focuses on privacy and cybersecurity. Nikolaos regularly counsels on matters of EU data protection law, GDPR compliance, UK GDPR preparedness, cybersecurity, advertising, and marketing and offers a full cycle of services that includes both non-contentious matters and investigations with supervisory authorities.

Nikolaos represents multinational companies across a wide range of industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, food and beverage, insurance, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and automotive. He also works with start-ups and established companies in the EMEA region and, in particular, the EU and the UK. Having advised on a broad spectrum of corporate matters, Nikolaos has developed an expert insight into the increasing interplay between data protection, financial services (PSD2), competition law, and international trade law. He is at the forefront of advising on emerging privacy challenges on matters of AI, biotech, fintech, and blockchain.

In addition, Nikolaos is an associate professor of law at the University of Oxford, an assessor at the University of Cambridge, and a fellow at Stanford Law School, focusing on technology and intellectual property issues. Previously, Nikolaos taught and conducted research at the University of Cambridge, Harvard Law School, and Columbia Law School. He also gained professional experience at the U.S. Committee on Capital Markets Regulation, the Kluge Center at the U.S. Library of Congress, and the UK Ministry of Justice.

Nikolaos has received awards from several bodies, including the State Council of the People's Republic of China, the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), British Academy, and the Greek Parliament. He has been widely published and frequently receives invitations for public engagements, including guest lectures across the world, international symposia, and TEDx conferences.

Prior to joining the firm, Nikolaos was counsel in the Brussels office of Alston and Bird LLP. He also worked as an associate in the Brussels office of Sidley Austin LLP.

Nikolaos is fluent in English, Greek, and French.

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Privacy + Security Forum Fall Academy
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to again support the Academy which brings together the most seasoned thought leaders in the areas of privacy and security law.  On Wednesday, October 23 at 9 am, partner Nic Theodorakis will participate in a workshop on EU Privacy + Security Law. Also on Wednesday, October 23, partner Maneesha Mithal will join an in-depth workshop that dives into the FTC’s activities and priorities, and how things are likely to change in a Trump v. Harris Administration. The FTC has been particularly active in the area of AI, kids’ privacy, and health privacy, and is now charged with enforcing a new data broker law. And we’ll discuss prospects for the agency’s rulemaking activities. Participants will gain insight into areas that they should focus on in the coming year in order to avoid the FTC’s crosshairs.
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Privacy + Security Forum Spring Academy
Join the most seasoned experts at this annual conference for deep-dive sessions with practical takeaways. Wilson Sonsini Partner Nikolaos Theodorakis will be leading the EU Privacy + Security Law Workshop on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The workshop will focus on two key topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and regulatory enforcement trends. For a 50% discount, please register here and use code PSA50-ff# 
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