Leighton B. R. Allen

Associate

Leighton B. R. Allen

Associate

Leighton Allen negotiates favorable commercial contracts for organizations in the areas of software as a service (SaaS) licensing, software licensing, IP sales and acquisitions, and data transfer and data processing. He has also advised clients on developing proper data handling and processing practices to comply with the latest developments in U.S. state data privacy laws. Leighton is a member of the firm’s Technology Transactions, Cybersecurity, and Privacy Practice.

Prior to joining Foley, Leighton was a cybersecurity and data privacy associate at a Chicago law firm where he counseled small and large entities, including merchants, health systems, hospitals, accounting and consulting firms, and educational institutions on identifying, evaluating, and managing first- and third-party data privacy and security risks. He also assisted in the analysis of compliance responsibilities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), and related state, federal, and international cybersecurity laws and regulations.

Affiliations

  • Member of the Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms

Community Involvement

  • Member of the Ambassadors Board, Legal Aid Chicago

Presentations and Publications

  • Presenter, “Integrating Trending AI and CMMC Compliance Into Vendor Management,” Midwest Cyber Security Alliance (May 22, 2024)
  • Presenter, “Navigating the AI Landscape: Risks, Rewards, and Operational Efficiencies,” Midwest Cyber Security Alliance (January 24, 2024)
  • Co-presenter, Mitigate the Risk of an M365 Data Breach with Information Governance, Midwest Cyber Security Alliance Meeting (March 14, 2023)
  • Co-presenter, Anatomy of a Health Care Cybersecurity Breach, Wilson Elser Webinar (December 3, 2020)
04 October 2024 Innovative Technology Insights

Decoding California’s Recent Flurry of AI Laws

Governor Newsom signed over 18 AI-related bills into law during September, impacting numerous industries.
18 October 2024 Events

20th Annual IP Conference

Foley & Lardner LLP is back in Chicago for our 20th Annual IP Conference! Join us on Friday, October 18, 2024, to celebrate two decades of pioneering engagement at the cutting edge of intellectual property law.
22 May 2024 Events

May 2024 Midwest Cyber Security Alliance Meeting | Integrating Trending AI and CMMC Compliance Into Vendor Management

Join us on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the next Midwest Cyber Security Alliance meeting, where sponsor Sikich LLP, along with Foley attorneys Chanley Howell and Leighton Allen, will delve into the integration of two critical components — AI due diligence and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance — to fortify vendor management practices.
28 March 2024 Honors and Awards

Leighton Allen Recognized by Cook County Bar Association as Next Generation Honoree

Foley & Lardner LLP associate Leighton Allen is named among the Cook County Bar Association’s 2024 Next Generation honorees as one of Chicago’s leading Black lawyers.
21 March 2024 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents DISA Global Solutions in Acquisition of CastleBranch Screening and Compliance Business

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to DISA Global Solutions, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, in its acquisition of the screening and compliance services of CastleBranch Inc.
24 January 2024 Events

January 2024 Midwest Cyber Security Alliance Meeting | Navigating the AI Landscape: Risks, Rewards, and Operational Efficiencies

Join us on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 — in-person or live-streaming — at the next Midwest Cyber Security Alliance meeting.