1. Home
  2. |Professionals
  3. |Jacob Harrison

Jacob Harrison

Associate | He/Him/His
Associate | He/Him/His
amhhcnJpc29uQGNyb3dlbGwuY29t
VCard
VCard

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

|

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

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

Jacob's Insights

Client Alert | 3 min read | 11.11.24

Allegations of a Litany of Lyin’: Penn State Settles Claims of Cybersecurity Noncompliance

On October 22, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) will pay $1.25 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by failing to comply with contractually mandated cybersecurity requirements by the Department of Defense (DoD) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).  The announcement marks the most recent settlement under DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative although, unlike prior settlements, there is no allegation of a cybersecurity incident or breach that was related to or caused by the contractor’s alleged noncompliance....

View All Insights

Insights

Client Alert | 3 min read | 11.11.24

Allegations of a Litany of Lyin’: Penn State Settles Claims of Cybersecurity Noncompliance

Client Alert | 3 min read | 10.22.24

CMMC Final Rule Includes M&A Trigger for New Assessment

Publication | 10.16.24

Why Your Institution May Face Enhanced Cybersecurity Requirements

Client Alert | 8 min read | 10.14.24

Cybersecurity Matured: DoD Finalizes Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program
|

View All Insights

Practices

Jacob's Insights

Client Alert | 3 min read | 11.11.24

Allegations of a Litany of Lyin’: Penn State Settles Claims of Cybersecurity Noncompliance

On October 22, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) will pay $1.25 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by failing to comply with contractually mandated cybersecurity requirements by the Department of Defense (DoD) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).  The announcement marks the most recent settlement under DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative although, unlike prior settlements, there is no allegation of a cybersecurity incident or breach that was related to or caused by the contractor’s alleged noncompliance....

View All Insights