Roy E. Hadley, Jr.

For over three decades, Roy has been a trusted advisor to a diverse clientele, including high-growth businesses, governmental bodies, and family-held enterprises. His international practice focuses on navigating intricate corporate landscapes, especially in areas such as technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, life sciences, economic development, telecommunications, outsourcing, and intellectual property.

In an ever-changing digital landscape, Roy’s experience extends to governments, governmental entities, and companies, aiding them and their boards in addressing data security and privacy concerns effectively.

As independent cybersecurity counsel, Roy plays a pivotal role in educating governmental officials, business leaders, and corporate boards about legal and operational risks in cyberspace. His guidance enables them to safeguard their interests and the entities they represent, ensuring proactive measures and responsive strategies in the face of potential cyber threats.

Roy's rich professional background spans various executive roles, including vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary for a publicly traded wireless communications firm, as well as vice president, general counsel, and chief privacy officer for an international travel services and technology corporation. He has also provided legal counsel within the telecommunications sector and held esteemed positions such as special counsel to the president of the American Bar Association and special assistant attorney general for the State of Georgia.

As a frequent speaker, lecturer, and author, Roy has been featured on USAToday.com, FOXNews.com, Compliance Week, Healthcare Risk Management, Inside Counsel, Homeland Security Today, National Law Review, Sports Page Weekly, Law 360, and many other publications. He has also appeared on Georgia Public Broadcasting, TAG Radio, WXIA-TV (Tech Edge), and WUPA-TV (Focus Atlanta).