Mr. Hadley has an extensive background in counseling clients in complex corporate and outsourcing transactions, particularly those involving intellectual property and technology. His previous roles as general counsel and chief privacy officer in the corporate sector have provided him with invaluable insight on the impact of legal issues on his clients' business needs and allow him to provide "real world" solutions to clients.

Mr. Hadley focuses his corporate practice in the areas of technology and information security, with an emphasis on data security and privacy, technology and business process outsourcing, telecommunications, health information technology, electronic medical records, software development and licensing, and entertainment/new media.

Mr. Hadley has overseen cross-border transactions in South and Central America, Asia-Pacific and the European Union involving information management, business processes, information security and privacy. He also has experience in providing information security and technology accessibility assessments/audits, data security breach remediation, electronic records management, e-discovery, and compliance training.

Mr. Hadley has established and maintained corporate governance and compliance programs, including corporate board and committee oversight for public and private companies. He also has extensive knowledge of risk management and insurance, mergers, acquisitions and regulatory matters. Mr. Hadley has worked with cable and entertainment networks, telecommunications companies, financial institutions, sports franchises and start-ups with a focus on technology compliance, website review, digital rights, convergence and technology development and licensing. He also has extensive experience in entertainment marketing, promotions and production.

Mr. Hadley acted as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of AirGate PCS, Inc. Prior to AirGate PCS, Mr. Hadley was Vice President, Corporate Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer with WorldTravel BTI and was in-house counsel with Turner Entertainment Group/ AOL Time Warner and MCI WorldCom. Additionally, he acted as Special Counsel to the President of The American Bar Association from 1993 to 1994.

Mr. Hadley is a frequent lecturer in the areas of intellectual property, privacy, information security, and outsourcing.

Speaking Engagements

• "Ten Things That Should Keep You Awake at Night," Technology Association of Georgia Data Security Society, September 2008
• "Current Issues in Data Security," ISACA, September 2008
• "Privacy and Information Security," LOMA Distribution Technology Conference, January 2008
• "Intellectual Property Issues with IT Outsourcing Arrangements," LOMA Emerging Technology Conference, January 2008
• "Protecting Your Data - Managing Your Risks," ISACA, November 2007
• "Intellectual Property Issues with IT Outsourcing Transactions," ISACA, November 2007
• "Managing Risk of (In and Out) Sourcing Decisions," Enterprise Risk Management Series, Moderator, February 2007
• "Protecting Your Data: Do You Know Your Vulnerabilities?", Enterprise Risk Management Series, Co-presenter, December 2006
• "Compliance & Privacy Issues Facing Contact Center Personnel," LOMA, October 2006
• "Erasing Corporate E-Mails Can Be a Legal No-No," The Atlanta Business Chronicle, quoted, October 2006
• "Convergence in Media," Georgia Bar Association, Sports and Entertainment Law Section, 2000

Professional Affiliations

• Technology Association of Georgia  – Board Member –Information Security Society
• Georgia Electronic Commerce Association (GECA) – Privacy Working Group

• State of Georgia – Special Assistant Attorney General

• Atlanta Legal Diversity Consortium – Secretary
• American Corporate Counsel Association
• Atlanta Bar Association
• Georgia Bar Association
• National Bar Association

Civic Involvement and Distinctions

• Atlanta Chamber of Commerce – Technology Marketing Council
• Fund for Theological Education – Board Member
• UGA Law School Alumni Association Council