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THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PRIVACY PROFESSIONALS (IAPP)

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)


Chris Kaul is one of the leading partners in the New Orleans office. His practice focuses on a broad range of insurance litigation, including defense of catastrophic personal injury matters, professional liability, first-party property claims, premises liability, products liability, bad faith litigation, and indemnity disputes.

Chris has defended various individuals, professionals, companies, and insurance carriers in all types of insurance litigation. He regularly represents and defends insurance agents, brokers, architects, engineers, actuaries, coroners, medical facilities, assisted living facilities, and other professionals in lawsuits both in state and federal court.

Chris also regularly advises individuals and businesses on issues relating to data privacy, cybersecurity, cyber liability insurance, and data protection best practices, and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US).

Representative Experience

Managed large scale data breach response for national medical billing company.

Manage large scale date breach for large marine transportation company.

Advised various online retailers on privacy and data protection policies and protocols.

Obtained dismissal on behalf of a transportation company in a commercial automobile accident lawsuit.

Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of medical device manufacturer in medical device lawsuit.

Defeated summary judgment on behalf of offshore oilfield services company in collections case resulting in a favorable resolution.

Advised FINRA broker-dealer on data and privacy policies and cybersecurity best practices under SEC and FINRA cybersecurity guidelines.

Advised non-profit organization on privacy and data protection safeguards under various state and federal laws, including HIPAA and Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

Advised social media company on privacy and data protection rules and regulations.

Represents business, property owners, and developers in wrongful death, survival and personal injury claims.

Represents owners and managers of live music venues, apartment complexes, and national fast food chain franchises in general premises liability and negligent security litigation.

Represents excess insurance carriers in catastrophic personal injury claims.

Represents insurance agents, brokers, and retailers in professional liability and flood claims.

Professional Recognition

THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PRIVACY PROFESSIONALS (IAPP)

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)

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Education, Admissions & Activities

Education

Loyola University New Orleans School of Law

J.D., cum laude, 2010
Taxation Certificate
International Business Certificate
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
Law and Technology Annual, Print Editor

Wayne State University

B.A., 2007
Finance

Bar Admissions

Louisiana

2010

Court Admissions

United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

2010

United States District Court of Louisiana

Eastern, Western, Middle
2010

Professional and Community Activities

New Orleans Knowledge Net Chapter

co-chair

Louisiana State Bar Association

New Orleans Bar Association

Federal Bar Association

Loyola New Orleans College of Law Alumni Association

International Association of Privacy Professionals

Co-Chair New Orleans Chapter

Loyola Institute of Politics

The NET Charter High School

Board member

Nola City Bark

Board member

Loyola Univ. New Orleans School of Law

Law Young Alumni Board

The Mariner’s Club of New Orleans

Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights

Volunteer

A Child’s Wish

Volunteer

St. Catherine of Sienna Parish

Volunteer and Parishioner