steven fritz

privacy and data compliance project attorney

About

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Attorney | Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) | Former Cybercrime and Financial Fraud Prosecutor

Country

united states

City

denver

Industry

law practice

Skill

data security, data privacy, cyber security, privacy compliance, white collar criminal defense, privacy regulations, fraud, litigation, internet of things, cloud security, big data, saas, cybercrime, investigation, internal investigations, private investigations, trials, criminal law, education law, americans with disabilities act, juvenile delinquency, section 504, juvenile law, hearings, securities litigation, criminal justice, legal research, trial practice, appeals, criminal defense, appellate practice, courts, jury trials, legal writing, prosecution, criminal investigations, evidence, juvenile justice, disability rights, special education law, special education, mediation, leadership, public speaking, privacy law, gdpr, general data protection regulation, bank secrecy act, suspicious activity reporting

Experience

attorney and founder

hexagon cyberlaw

2016-11 - Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

Help small and medium-sized businesses lawfully and practically collect, retain, use, share, and derive value from data to meet business goals, while minimizing risk and showing customers and employees that data privacy and cybersecurity are high priorities.

assistant attorney general

colorado attorney general's office

2010-6 - 2013-7 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Financial Fraud Unit Served as one of four prosecutors in Colorado with statewide jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute criminal offenses relating to insurance fraud, such as theft, forgery, and violations of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act (COCCA). Typical cases included medical mills, prescription fraud, and staged auto accidents. Planned, led, and conducted several long-term grand jury investigations of insurance fraud, often entailing coordination with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, the National Insurance Crime Bureau, insurance companies, police departments, and the Attorney General’s Office. Investigations included fact and data analysis, witness and suspect interviews, document and record inspection, and examination of evidence. Litigated all aspects of criminal prosecution from filing indictments through trial and post-sentencing motions.

assistant district attorney

new york county district attorney's office

2000-9 - 2010-6 · 9 yrs 10 mos

special counsel

law offices of louise bouzari

2013-9 - 2016-11 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Represented students in civil rights and special education matters against school districts and higher educational institutions, often involving violations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Advocated for children with disabilities regarding access, support, accommodations, and services, and at initial evaluations, Individual Family Service Plan meetings, Individual Education Plan and Section 504 Plan development and implementation meetings, manifestation hearings, and mediations.