30 May Sean Cox
Practice Areas
Data Privacy & Cyber Security | Insurance Coverage | Labor & Employment | Transportation
Sean Cox is a partner in Hall Booth Smith’s Atlanta office. Sean is a determined and experienced litigator. His clients include individuals, insurance companies, small enterprises, and Fortune 500 companies. He understands the distinct needs of those different types of clients. Sean has successfully tried many cases to verdict but understands that creative solutions often better serve his clients.
Sean is a native of Georgia. He received his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from Georgia State and his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia. After law school, he clerked for the Georgia Superior Courts Judges of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit. He is admitted to practice in Georgia and South Carolina. He lives in Georgia with his wife Abby and lab Meatball.
ADMITTED
- Georgia, 2008
- United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia
- United States District Court, Middle District of Georgia
- United States District Court, Southern District of Georgia
- South Carolina, 2012
- United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
EDUCATION
- BBA, Finance, University of Georgia, 2004
- J.D., cum laude, Georgia State, 2008
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), International Association of Privacy Professionals
PUBLICATIONS
- Security Advice for Zoom Videoconferencing, HBS Data Privacy and Cyber Security blog, April 2020
- “Sale” Under The CCPA, HBS Data Privacy and Cyber Security blog, March 2020
- Georgia Data Breach Class Action, HBS Data Privacy and Cyber Security blog, January 2020
- Fighting Fire With Fire: Legal And Ethical Issues Of Active Defense And Hacking Back, HBS Data Privacy and Cyber Security blog, November 2019
- Data Breach: To Report or Not to Report, Hospitality Upgrade, Spring 2018.
- Hospitality Upgrade, July 2017. “Privacy Implications of Voice-Activated Devices.” Click here to read the full article.
- USLAW Magazine, Spring/Summer 2017. “Life Care Planners: Strategies for the Defense.” Click here to read the full article.
- Hospitality Upgrade, Spring 2017. “The Pros and Cons of Internal vs. Outsourced Information Technology and Data Privacy Management.” Click here to read the full article.
- Spoliation Analysis Following Recent Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, USLAW Magazine, Spring/Summer 2016
PRESENTATIONS
- GDPR Primer, Hospitality Executive Vendor Summit, March 2018, West Hollywood, California.
MEMBERSHIPS
- International Association of Privacy Professionals
- Georgia Defense Lawyer Association
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
- Defense Research Institute
Recognitions
- Georgia Super Lawyers ® Rising Star, 2017-2020
Going Global Data Privacy & Protection Insights – Monthly Newsletter April 2020
HBS ATTORNEY ANALYSIS
Are Countries Willing To Bend The Privacy Rules To Track COVID-19
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq.
Many countries are using geolocation data from phones to track
Security Advice for Zoom Videoconferencing
Written by: Sean Cox, Esq.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread shelter in place orders have, temporarily at least, changed how humans interact. Luckily, there are
“SALE” UNDER THE CCPA
Written by: Sean Cox, Esq.
The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”) officially went into effect on January 1, 2020. According to the California Attorney
HBS Attorneys Recognized as Rising Stars in 2020 Georgia Super Lawyers Magazine
In the 2020 edition of the Georgia Super Lawyers magazine, the law firm of Hall Booth Smith (HBS) has once again been recognized for its
Fighting Fire With Fire: Legal And Ethical Issues of Active Defense and Hacking Back
Written by: Sean Cox, Esq.
When a company is hacked, an immediate thought is sometimes whether they can hack back. The next question is then, “Can
Hall Booth Smith Names New Partners in Atlanta, Birmingham, Brunswick, Charleston and Columbus
ATLANTA – Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is pleased to announce that it has named eight new partners at its offices across the Southeast, bringing the total
Practice Specific Experience
Practice Areas
Data Privacy & Cyber Security | Insurance Coverage | Labor & Employment | Transportation
Sean Cox is a partner in Hall Booth Smith’s Atlanta office. Sean is a determined and experienced litigator. His clients include individuals, insurance companies, small enterprises, and Fortune 500 companies. He understands the distinct needs of those different types of clients. Sean has successfully tried many cases to verdict but understands that creative solutions often better serve his clients.
Sean is a native of Georgia. He received his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from Georgia State and his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia. After law school, he clerked for the Georgia Superior Courts Judges of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit. He is admitted to practice in Georgia and South Carolina. He lives in Georgia with his wife Abby and lab Meatball.
ADMITTED
- Georgia, 2008
- United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia
- United States District Court, Middle District of Georgia
- United States District Court, Southern District of Georgia
- South Carolina, 2012
- United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
EDUCATION
- BBA, Finance, University of Georgia, 2004
- J.D., cum laude, Georgia State, 2008
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), International Association of Privacy Professionals
PUBLICATIONS
- Security Advice for Zoom Videoconferencing, HBS Data Privacy and Cyber Security blog, April 2020
- “Sale” Under The CCPA, HBS Data Privacy and Cyber Security blog, March 2020
- Georgia Data Breach Class Action, HBS Data Privacy and Cyber Security blog, January 2020
- Fighting Fire With Fire: Legal And Ethical Issues Of Active Defense And Hacking Back, HBS Data Privacy and Cyber Security blog, November 2019
- Data Breach: To Report or Not to Report, Hospitality Upgrade, Spring 2018.
- Hospitality Upgrade, July 2017. “Privacy Implications of Voice-Activated Devices.” Click here to read the full article.
- USLAW Magazine, Spring/Summer 2017. “Life Care Planners: Strategies for the Defense.” Click here to read the full article.
- Hospitality Upgrade, Spring 2017. “The Pros and Cons of Internal vs. Outsourced Information Technology and Data Privacy Management.” Click here to read the full article.
- Spoliation Analysis Following Recent Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, USLAW Magazine, Spring/Summer 2016
PRESENTATIONS
- GDPR Primer, Hospitality Executive Vendor Summit, March 2018, West Hollywood, California.
MEMBERSHIPS
- International Association of Privacy Professionals
- Georgia Defense Lawyer Association
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
- Defense Research Institute
Recognitions
- Georgia Super Lawyers ® Rising Star, 2017-2020
Going Global Data Privacy & Protection Insights – Monthly Newsletter April 2020
HBS ATTORNEY ANALYSIS
Are Countries Willing To Bend The Privacy Rules To Track COVID-19
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq.
Many countries are using geolocation data from phones to track
Security Advice for Zoom Videoconferencing
Written by: Sean Cox, Esq.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread shelter in place orders have, temporarily at least, changed how humans interact. Luckily, there are
“SALE” UNDER THE CCPA
Written by: Sean Cox, Esq.
The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”) officially went into effect on January 1, 2020. According to the California Attorney
HBS Attorneys Recognized as Rising Stars in 2020 Georgia Super Lawyers Magazine
In the 2020 edition of the Georgia Super Lawyers magazine, the law firm of Hall Booth Smith (HBS) has once again been recognized for its
Fighting Fire With Fire: Legal And Ethical Issues of Active Defense and Hacking Back
Written by: Sean Cox, Esq.
When a company is hacked, an immediate thought is sometimes whether they can hack back. The next question is then, “Can
Hall Booth Smith Names New Partners in Atlanta, Birmingham, Brunswick, Charleston and Columbus
ATLANTA – Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is pleased to announce that it has named eight new partners at its offices across the Southeast, bringing the total
Practice Specific Experience