Lawyer Overview
Solomon L. Kushner is an Associate in the Corporate Department and the Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & AI Practice Group at Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP. In these roles, he provides strategic legal counsel to businesses navigating complex technology, data governance, and regulatory frameworks. His dual roles allow him to address our clients' immediate and long-term needs, blending technical experience with proactive legal strategies.
As a member of the Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & AI Practice Group, Mr. Kushner advises clients across all industries on compliance with global data privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA. His responsibilities include developing governance frameworks, conducting incident response planning, and crafting policies for the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence. He assists organizations with integration of AI technologies while addressing legal, ethical, and security concerns, such as algorithmic transparency, bias mitigation, and data privacy compliance. Additionally, he advises on post-breach responses, cybersecurity due diligence, and trains clients on best practices for protecting consumer data in an increasingly AI-driven landscape.
As a member of the Corporate Department's Virtual-Fractional General Counsel Group, Mr. Kushner provides in-house legal services to businesses, offering day-to-day guidance on contract negotiations, data protection strategies, and emerging compliance challenges in rapidly evolving sectors. His work often involves collaborating with C-suite executives to align legal solutions with business objectives, ensuring that companies remain agile and compliant in the face of technological disruption.
With a background that bridges computer science, biology, business, and entrepreneurship, Mr. Kushner is a self-described "Swiss Army knife" of problem-solving, capable of addressing diverse client needs with creativity and precision. His experience ranges from researching microRNA in cancer as an undergraduate to investigating the privacy implications of brain-computer interfaces during law school. As an entrepreneur, he has honed his ability to identify innovative solutions and anticipate challenges in emerging markets, giving him a practical edge in advising clients on business and technology integration. This unique foundation enables him to address legal issues involving cutting-edge technologies, including AI and cybersecurity, with a depth of understanding and strategic insight rarely found in the legal profession.
Mr. Kushner's technical fluency, including proficiency in coding and cybersecurity infrastructure, empowers him to serve as a bridge between technical teams and legal stakeholders, ensuring that business objectives align with regulatory requirements and technological realities.
Prior to joining Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP, Mr. Kushner served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Judge Ruchelsman in the New York State Supreme Court, where he honed his skills in analyzing complex legal issues. Drawing on his "Swiss Army knife" background in computer science, business, and entrepreneurship, he leverages experience from MySkej, where he developed AI-driven tools, and Be a Shark, where he crafted innovative financial products, to provide clients with practical, tech-savvy solutions that align legal compliance with business goals. This diverse background enables him to offer clients creative, actionable strategies that align legal compliance with business goals and leverage technology to drive success.
Fluent in Hebrew and conversant in Spanish, Mr. Kushner offers a global perspective, enabling him to effectively counsel clients from diverse backgrounds. Outside of work, he enjoys coding, reading, and playing and watching sports.