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Jacob Harrison

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Areas of Focus

Overview

Jacob Harrison helps his clients navigate both domestic and international legal challenges.

Jake advises U.S. government contractors on internal investigations and state and federal regulatory compliance. His compliance practice focuses on counseling clients operating at the intersection of government contracts and cybersecurity, including for cybersecurity compliance reviews, risk assessments, and data breaches.

In his international practice, Jake represents foreign and domestic clients in Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act and Anti-Terrorism Act litigation. He also has experience advising clients involved in cross-border commercial arbitration proceedings.

During law school, Jake served as an associate editor of the Emory Law Journal and interned at the Supreme Court of Georgia and the Georgia House Democratic Caucus. Before attending law school, Jake worked in politics and state government.

Career & Education

    • Emory University School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2021
      Emory Law Journal: associate editor
    • University of Georgia, A.B., international affairs, 2016
    • Emory University School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2021
      Emory Law Journal: associate editor
    • University of Georgia, A.B., international affairs, 2016

    • District of Columbia
    • Virginia
    • District of Columbia
    • Virginia

Jacob's Insights

Webinar | 09.15.25

CMMC Final Rule: What to Know

The Department of Defense (DoD) has released the highly anticipated second final rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program (CMMC), ushering in its mandatory implementation that begins on November 10. CMMC is a unified assessment model released by the DoD in response to the growing threat of cyberattacks on and data theft from the Defense Industrial Base.  This program requires every DoD contractor that handles sensitive government data to certify compliance with certain cybersecurity controls.  CMMC brings greater scrutiny to contractors’ cybersecurity compliance and greater risks associated with compliance failures. To achieve certification, contractors must prove that their organizations can meet a myriad of security control obligations, a process that can be daunting without familiarity with the policies, procedures, and practices that will be required when the program is finalized....

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Insights

Webinar | 09.15.25

CMMC Final Rule: What to Know

Client Alert | 7 min read | 09.10.25

Finally, the CMMC Final Rule: DoD Completes CMMC Rulemaking, Ushering in New Era in DoD Cybersecurity

Press Coverage | 09.09.25

DOD's Cybersecurity Rule May Help Fend Off FCA Claims

Publication | 08.01.25

Ready To Know Your Data? Justice Department Issues Implementation And Enforcement Guidance For Data Security Program Protecting Bulk Sensitive Data

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Practices

Jacob's Insights

Webinar | 09.15.25

CMMC Final Rule: What to Know

The Department of Defense (DoD) has released the highly anticipated second final rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program (CMMC), ushering in its mandatory implementation that begins on November 10. CMMC is a unified assessment model released by the DoD in response to the growing threat of cyberattacks on and data theft from the Defense Industrial Base.  This program requires every DoD contractor that handles sensitive government data to certify compliance with certain cybersecurity controls.  CMMC brings greater scrutiny to contractors’ cybersecurity compliance and greater risks associated with compliance failures. To achieve certification, contractors must prove that their organizations can meet a myriad of security control obligations, a process that can be daunting without familiarity with the policies, procedures, and practices that will be required when the program is finalized....

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