James R. Burrell is an Associate of Bartko Pavia LLP in the Privacy and Intellectual Property Practices. He represents businesses in high-stakes disputes at the intersection of law, technology, and brand protection. His practice involves handling complex cases related to cybersecurity threats, regulatory enforcement, and intellectual property litigation. With a background in information systems and cybersecurity, James combines technical expertise with litigation strategy to address issues such as data breaches and regulatory enforcement actions.
James has successfully represented Fortune 500 companies, global enterprises, and high-growth innovators in various litigations, including privacy class actions, cybersecurity breaches, and regulatory investigations. He has also handled intricate intellectual property disputes, securing favorable outcomes in cases related to trademark enforcement, trade secret misappropriation, domain name disputes, and copyright claims. His cases often involve cutting-edge issues in digital advertising, online content enforcement, and the evolving legal landscape surrounding artificial intelligence and consumer data.
Renowned for his ability to distill complex legal and technological issues into compelling arguments, James is a sought-after litigator for high-stakes cases that require innovative legal theories, technical fluency, and strategic advocacy. He has experience managing critical phases of litigation, from obtaining preliminary injunctions to successfully appealing in federal courts.
Informed by his litigation experience, James also advises businesses on privacy compliance and regulatory risks, helping clients proactively address obligations under various data protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, and GLBA. As a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), he collaborates with companies to develop compliance strategies that minimize legal exposure while aligning with broader business objectives.
James previously served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Dee Benson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah. He earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School, where he worked with the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, researching emerging issues in privacy law and internet governance. Prior to practicing law, he worked as a systems integration and cybersecurity consultant for an international consulting firm, experience that now informs his legal practice at the intersection of law, technology, and business.