Full-Time
Technology Privacy Associate
Posted on 11/18/2025
Nelson Mullins
1,001-5,000 employees
National law firm with 850+ attorneys.
No salary listed
Nashville, TN, USA + 2 more
More locations: Columbia, SC, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Three to five years of meaningful experience in data privacy in a law firm, in-house or consulting firm setting
- Admitted and in good standing to practice in Tennessee, Georgia, and/or South Carolina
- If admitted and in good standing in New York, District of Columbia or California, you must be willing to relocate
- Strong writing, analytical, and communications skills; have excelled academically and have strong transactional skills
- Experience with state comprehensive privacy laws, children’s privacy laws and GDPR is preferred
Nelson Mullins is a large U.S. law firm with 850+ attorneys across 25 offices in 11 states and DC; in Florida it operates as Nelson Mullins Broad & Cassel (NMBC). It provides legal services to individuals and businesses across advisory, transactional, litigation, and regulatory matters. The firm combines a long history (since 1897) with a broad national footprint and a dedicated Florida brand, giving clients wide reach and local access. Its goal is to help clients navigate complex legal challenges and achieve practical results by coordinating expertise across offices and practice areas.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
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Headquarters
Columbia, South Carolina
Founded
1897
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Christine Kain joins Minneapolis from Faegre Drinker, bolstering product liability defense.
- Guided Southern First Bancshares' $65.2 million offering closing April 17, 2026.
- Nicole Vasquez Schmitt adds DOJ prosecutor expertise to Pittsburgh white-collar defense.
What critics are saying
- Lateral hires dilute profit per partner among 1,000+ attorneys within 12-24 months.
- DC McPherson relocation raises overhead 20-30% without revenue growth in 18-36 months.
- Florida Broad and Cassel merger cultural conflicts trigger breakup in 24-36 months.
What makes Nelson Mullins unique
- Am Law 100 ranking enables national competition with 1,000+ attorneys across 25 offices.
- Largest South Carolina firm dominates Southeastern markets with integrated advisory services.
- Dedicated mass torts defense serves leading U.S. companies in product liability cases.
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Company News
Nelson Mullins adds former federal prosecutor to Pittsburgh office, expanding litigation capabilities. PITTSBURGH - Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is pleased to announce that Nicole Vasquez Schmitt has joined the firm as a partner in its Pittsburgh office. Vasquez Schmitt brings a distinguished background as a seasoned federal prosecutor and extensive experience in complex litigation matters, enhancing Nelson Mullins' expanding litigation and white-collar defense capabilities. Vasquez Schmitt recently served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of Pennsylvania, where she prosecuted a broad range of federal criminal cases, including cybercrime, national security, fraud, public corruption, civil rights, environmental, and financial crimes. In recognition of her work, she was awarded the Attorney General's David Margolis Award for Exceptional Service, the Department of Justice's highest honor. "Nicole's experience as an AUSA in Pittsburgh, combined with her time litigating complex commercial cases in New York, makes her an outstanding addition to our team," said Matthew G. Lindenbaum, leader of the firm's National Arbitration, Litigation, and Employment Team. "She will be a strong advocate for our clients in the courtroom - where she has proven herself an outstanding trial lawyer - while helping them navigate complex legal questions." Vasquez Schmitt focuses on high-stakes, complex commercial litigation, government investigations, and white-collar defense. Her insight into federal criminal and civil enforcement strategies will bolster the firm's ability to advise corporate and individual clients across a wide range of challenging legal environments, including financial services and financial technology disputes. "I'm excited to join Nelson Mullins and work alongside a talented team of attorneys," said Vasquez Schmitt. "I look forward to continuing to serve the public interest from a private-sector perspective." Established in 1897, Nelson Mullins is a full-service Am Law 100 firm of more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals with offices across the United States. For more information, go to www.nelsonmullins.com.
Nelson Mullins adds depth in energy, infrastructure, and environmental practice in los angeles. LOS ANGELES - Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is pleased to announce that Shawn Kim has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate Group, strengthening the firm's capabilities in energy, infrastructure, and environmental transactions. Kim joins the firm from the multinational Fortune Global 500(R) company, Hanwha Group, where he most recently served as General Counsel. Kim brings extensive experience advising multinational companies and investors on complex energy and infrastructure projects. His background includes mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and strategic investments, project financing, tax equity partnerships, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance. "We are thrilled to welcome Shawn to Nelson Mullins," said Weston Adams, leader of the firm's Energy, Environmental, and Projects team. "His deep transactional and regulatory experience in energy and infrastructure enhances our ability to advise clients on complex, high-stakes matters and strengthens our capacity to serve key markets globally." Throughout his career, Kim has guided companies through cross-border transactions and large-scale projects, providing practical counsel on corporate governance, commercial agreements, and strategic initiatives. "Joining Nelson Mullins gives me an exceptional platform to help clients navigate transformative energy and infrastructure projects," Kim said. "I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues to deliver practical legal and strategic solutions that support sustainable growth and long-term success." Established in 1897, Nelson Mullins is a full-service Am Law 100 firm of more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals with offices across the United States. For more information, go to www.nelsonmullins.com.
Nelson Mullins hires Els as estate planning and trusts partner. March 30, 2026, 1:08 PM PDT Bloomberg Tax Automation Anna Els joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough as a partner on its estate planning and trusts team and will relocate to the firm's Naples, Fla., office this summer, the firm announced Monday. Els advises high-net-worth individuals and families on estate and gift tax planning, family business succession, and philanthropic planning. She counsels clients on structuring and managing complex personal financial matters, both domestically and internationally, helping families preserve wealth and achieve long-term financial and charitable objectives, the firm said. This story was produced by Bloomberg Tax Automation, and edited by Bloomberg Tax staff.
Nelson Mullins expands Private Wealth Services with new Estate Planning partner. NAPLES - Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is pleased to announce that Anna Els has joined the firm as a partner on its Estate Planning and Trusts team, further strengthening the firm's Private Wealth Services capabilities, and will relocate to the firm's Naples office this summer. Els brings extensive experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families on estate and gift tax planning, family business succession, and philanthropic planning. She regularly counsels clients on structuring and managing complex personal financial matters, both domestically and internationally, helping families preserve wealth and achieve long-term financial and charitable objectives. "Anna's arrival enhances the depth and breadth of our private wealth platform," said Regina Rabitaille, co-chair of the firm's Private Wealth Services industry group. "Her sophisticated approach to estate planning and her experience guiding multigenerational families through complex succession issues make her an outstanding addition to our team." The firm's Naples office is dedicated to trusts and estates and serves private wealth clients across Florida and beyond. Its attorneys focus on developing and implementing tailored strategies for the preservation and transfer of wealth, with an emphasis on personalized service for high-net-worth individuals and families. Els' arrival further strengthens the firm's capabilities in this key market. Established in 1897, Nelson Mullins is a full-service Am Law 100 firm of more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals with offices across the United States. For more information, go to www.nelsonmullins.com.
Nelson Mullins expands national Affordable Housing & Tax Credit capabilities. COLUMBIA, S.C. - Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is pleased to announce that Stephanie M. Smith and Terri Montague have joined the firm as counsel on the Affordable Housing & Tax Credits team. Smith joins the Washington, D.C. office, and Montague joins the Atlanta office, strengthening the firm's national capabilities in affordable housing finance and community development. "Stephanie and Terri bring deep technical knowledge, public sector insight, and hands-on development experience," said Nelson Mullins partner Hollie Croft. "Their backgrounds across federal programs, private capital markets, and community development initiatives enhance our ability to guide clients through complex affordable housing transactions. We are thrilled to welcome them to the team." Smith advises developers, nonprofit sponsors, and investors on structuring affordable housing and community development transactions, including those involving the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and Opportunity Zone programs. She previously served as chief of staff and attorney-advisor across multiple programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development division, managing federal-level transactions under Sections 515 and 538. She also worked with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, supporting improvements to multifamily housing closing frameworks involving layered federal financing. Montague brings deep business and legal experience in real estate, community development, and affordable housing finance across the private, nonprofit, and public sectors. She has led a large-scale mixed-use, transit-oriented development project and advised on complex real estate transactions, public-private-philanthropic partnerships, and mixed-income and workforce housing transactions involving both conventional capital and federal, state, and local subsidy programs. Her prior experience includes serving as an attorney-advisor at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and holding senior roles with Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., Enterprise Community Partners, Inc., and Lend Lease Real Estate, Inc., where she raised investment capital and advanced placemaking models and strategies for housing affordability and preservation. Smith and Montague join the firm at a time of growth for its Affordable Housing & Tax Credits platform, reinforcing its commitment to supporting developers, investors, and public entities in advancing housing and community development projects nationwide. Established in 1897, Nelson Mullins is a full-service Am Law 100 firm of more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals with offices across the United States. For more information, go to www.nelsonmullins.com.