Washington, October 5 (Reuters) /PRNewswire/ — Shook, Hardy & Bacon announced that Catherine Muir has joined the firm as a partner in its privacy and cybersecurity practice.
Muir is based in Washington, D.C., and has extensive experience in privacy and cybersecurity issues, investigations, regulatory enforcement matters, and cases involving the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Shook’s Privacy Business Group Chair, Al Saikali, said: “Catherine is a highly respected strategic advisor whose expertise in cybersecurity will be an outstanding asset to our business group. Her ability to help clients manage risk in rapidly evolving and highly scrutinized areas aligns closely with our group’s focus on developing innovative strategies and defenses.”
Muir advises clients across multiple industries, including retail, automotive, technology, financial services, and healthcare, helping them manage digital risk, cybersecurity preparedness and response, privacy compliance, and operational resilience. She has also assisted organizations in responding to major cybersecurity incidents, including destructive malware events, zero-day vulnerabilities, and other high-risk matters.
Shook Chairman Madeleine McDonough said, “Catherine’s addition reflects our continued investment in areas that are increasingly critical for clients across industries and business functions. Her ability to integrate litigation, regulatory, and cybersecurity issues makes her a valuable addition.”
Muir’s addition enhances the firm’s capabilities in government enforcement, information governance, and matters related to emerging cyber and privacy risks. She also brings regulatory and policy experience in automotive cybersecurity and autonomous vehicles.
Muir said: “What sets Shook apart is its team—the combination of exceptional talent, a truly collaborative culture, and deep litigation expertise creates a powerful platform. I see not just an opportunity to join a great law firm, but also the chance to bring a more integrated approach to helping clients manage risk in an increasingly complex and evolving environment.”
About Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P., established in 1889, operates 18 offices across the United States, providing legal and professional services to clients in the health, science, and technology sectors. The firm handles matters including product liability defense, commercial litigation, intellectual property prosecution and litigation, environmental and toxic torts, privacy and data security, and regulatory advisory services.