Cristina is an experienced attorney who focuses her practice on data security and privacy and provides comprehensive legal services to clients facing complex cyber risk challenges. With extensive experience in managing responses to data security incidents, Cristina helps clients of all sizes navigate the complexities of cyber threats and mitigate their exposure to data privacy and security risks. Her practice is centered around incident response, proactive risk management, and ensuring compliance with evolving data privacy regulations.

Cristina has successfully led a wide range of fully managed incident response services across industries, including digital forensics investigations, network restoration efforts, ransom negotiations, and strategic guidance on communications. She works closely with clients to assess and fulfill consumer and regulatory notification obligations, liaises with law enforcement, and provides counsel on compliance with applicable data privacy laws. She also offers proactive data privacy and information security training to help clients safeguard their data and minimize risks.

Before joining The Beckage Firm, Cristina served as Managing Counsel for Global Privacy and Security at a publicly traded financial technology corporation, where she was responsible for advising stakeholders on a broad spectrum of data privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence laws. In this role, Cristina provided guidance on the collection, use, transfer, and protection of personal and nonpublic information, helping to shape the company’s approach to privacy and security across global operations.

Cristina’s prior experience also includes serving as a senior attorney at an AMLAW 100 law firm, where she advised clients on cyber risk assessments, incident response planning, and third-party contract reviews. She assisted clients in responding to data security incidents and other unauthorized breaches. Cristina also has extensive expertise in litigation, having managed cases for healthcare providers and facilities, particularly in matters involving HIPAA and the HITECH Act.

A certified information privacy professional (CIPP/US), Cristina is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York (EDNY and SDNY). She is well-versed in navigating the regulatory landscape and ensuring compliance with privacy laws. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history from New York University, where she graduated with honors and received the prestigious Founders’ Day Award for academic excellence. She holds a juris doctor from New York Law School, where she was a recipient of the Dean’s Scholarship. Cristina further honed her expertise by obtaining a Healthcare Management certification from Cornell University.

With her robust background in data privacy, cybersecurity, and incident response, Cristina is dedicated to helping clients manage risk, protect sensitive information, and respond effectively to data security challenges.