
Maryam Meseha
Partner | Corporate
Co-Chair, Privacy and Data Protection
maryam.meseha@pierferd.com
+1.201.240.7531 cell
+1.973.419.7819 office
Princeton | New York | Charlotte
About
Maryam Meseha is a trusted advisor to businesses navigating the complex intersections of technology, governance, and law. As Founding Partner of the Corporate practice and Co-Chair of the Privacy and Data Security group at PierFerd, she leads a multidisciplinary team of attorneys specializing in data privacy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
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Maryam’s legal practice focuses on Data Privacy, Data Security, Artificial Intelligence, Crisis and Risk Management, and General Corporate Governance and Compliance. She works closely with companies of all sizes—ranging from startups to global enterprises, including AI developers and deployers—to design governance frameworks that align business goals with legal requirements. Her work spans internal policy development, third-party risk management, and compliance strategies, all rooted in best practices for data protection and responsible technology use.
Recognized for her practical approach and deep industry knowledge, Maryam has been featured in Reuters, Yahoo Finance, Corporate Counsel, Legal Tech News, Authority Magazine, Daily Business Review, North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, Tech Target, Security Brief, the Information Systems Security Association Journal, Crucial Tech and the National Law Journal. She regularly speaks on topics including data privacy, cybersecurity, and responsible AI development, emphasizing the importance of transparency, accountability and risk mitigation across technology-driven industries.
Practices
Appellate
Civil Pretrial and Trial Services
Commercial Litigation
Construction and Design Professional
Cyber, Privacy & Technology
Employment and Labor
Environmental, Health, and Safety
FinTech and Blockchain
Government and Government Affairs
Intellectual Property Litigation
Litigation and Risk Management
Political Law and Litigation
Privacy and Data Protection
Private Client Services
Professional and Management Liability
Products Liability Litigation and Counseling
TCPA Defense
Technology
White Collar Defense & Investigations
Information Security
Admissions
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
United States District Court – District of New Jersey
United States District Court – Southern District of New York
United States District Court – Eastern District of New York
Education
Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, J.D., 2011
Seton Hall University, B.S. Diplomacy and International Relations, 2008
IAPP CIPP/US Certification (2022)
Recognition
Included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation
Experience
FisherBroyles, LLP
Sedgwick LLP
Presentations and Teaching Experience
Cybersecurity Strategies for Small and Midsize Businesses, CIANJ (2022)
Publications
“The Future of Law: Harnessing AI Without Compromising Integrity,” Daily Business Review (November 19, 2024) (subscription required)
Client Alert: Washington’s My Health My Data Act Goes Into Effect, April 3, 2024
What’s the Harm? Establishing Standing in Cybersecurity Class Actions, New Jersey Law Journal (2022)