Mara A. O’Malley is an associate in the financial services litigation and privacy and data security practices. She is based in the firm’s Boston office.
Mara defends companies and their officers and directors in a wide range of civil litigation, including complex commercial disputes, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement matters, and internal investigations. She has represented global financial services companies, as well as individuals, in matters related to claims of unfair competition, theft of trade secrets and confidential information, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, fraud, and insider trading.
Mara also focuses on all aspects of data management, electronic discovery, data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including the development and implementation of security programs, incident response and investigations, M&A diligence and deal support, regulatory counseling, and litigation.
Prior to joining Manatt, Mara worked as a litigation associate on the cyber security and data privacy team of an international law firm.