Atty. Dorian Simmons
Dorian Simmons focuses his practice on matters involving data strategy, artificial intelligence (AI), and technology transactions. He advises clients on a variety of data privacy and security issues, including those related to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other U.S. state comprehensive privacy laws, the Federal Trade Commission Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and other federal and state laws and regulations related to children, health, and employee privacy.
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Dorian Simmons is a securities and internet attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Educated at University of Pennsylvania (—, 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dorian Simmons focuses his practice on matters involving data strategy, artificial intelligence (AI), and technology transactions
- He advises clients on a variety of data privacy and security issues, including those related to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other U.S. state comprehensive privacy laws, the Federal Trade Commission Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and other federal and state laws and regulations related to children, health, and employee privacy
- Dorian advises clients on compliance strategies, policy development and implementation, digital advertising and marketing, and data security preparedness and incident response
- He also counsels clients on technology transactions, including the provision and procurement of AI and other technology-based products and services
- Dorian leverages his data strategy and technology practice to advise clients in M&A transactions
- Before becoming a lawyer, Dorian taught third and fourth grade in East Harlem, NY
- He uses his skills as a former educator to help clients navigate an evolving data privacy and security landscape and on the use of developing technologies
- Dorian is a Certified Information Privacy Professional, United States (CIPP/US) and Europe (CIPP/E)
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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