MINNEAPOLIS, MN (December 17, 2025) — Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that Michael Cohen, Counsel in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice, has been designated as a Privacy Law Specialist (PLS) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). This designation recognizes attorneys who demonstrate exceptional knowledge, experience and commitment to the evolving field of privacy law.
The PLS credential, accredited by the American Bar Association, is the only certification of its kind in the United States. The credential is available to attorneys admitted to a U.S. state bar who pass the CIPP/US exam, as well as either the CIPM or the CIPT programs.
A leader of Lathrop GPM’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice, Cohen advises clients on compliance with global privacy regulations, data breach response and risk management strategies. He is the author of “A Legal Guide to Privacy and Data Security,” “A Legal Guide to the Internet,” “A Legal Guide to Technology Transactions,” and “A Legal Guide to the Use of Social Media in the Workplace,” all published by the State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, as well as “Computer Contracts and Entertainment Industry Agreements,” published by Thomson/West. His designation as a Privacy Law Specialist further underscores the firm’s commitment to providing cutting-edge counsel in cybersecurity and data privacy matters.