Atty. Laurel Guild Yancey

Atty. Laurel Guild Yancey

Laurel G. Yancey is a distinguished legal professional with over four decades of experience in telecommunications, privacy, and information technology law.

Atlanta Atlanta 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Laurel Guild Yancey at a glance

Laurel Guild Yancey is a Managing Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Law Office of Laurel G. Yancey, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, government, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1979), District of Columbia (1984), U.S. Supreme Court (1990), and Georgia (1994). Educated at Boston College of Law (J.D., 1978) and Simmons College (B.A., 1975). Active member of State Bar of Georgia, District of Columbia Bar, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and IAPP Privacy Law Bar. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Laurel G. Yancey is a distinguished legal professional with over four decades of experience in telecommunications, privacy, and information technology law
  • As the Managing Partner at the Law Office of Laurel G. Yancey PC in Atlanta, GA, she provides expert counsel on governmental policy, administrative, and judicial decisions related to national and international information communication technology, privacy and data protection, and competition law
  • Laurel's career spans both public and private sectors
  • She began her journey at the Federal Communications Commission, where she held various roles from 1978 to 1993, including Attorney-Advisor in the Office of International Communications
  • Her expertise in telecommunications policy and regulation was further honed during her tenure as Chief Policy Officer at the Center for Advanced Communication Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology
  • As an Appointed Neutral on the AAA National Roster of Neutrals for Commercial Arbitration since 2004, Laurel decides complex commercial disputes involving financial technology, e-commerce, data security, and privacy
  • Her commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements is evident in her membership in the inaugural AAA AI Working Group
  • Laurel holds multiple certifications, including Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US), Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E), and Certified Information Privacy Management (CIPM)
  • She is admitted to practice in Georgia, the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and before the U.S
  • Supreme Court
  • A thought leader in her field, Laurel has authored publications on dispute resolution and AI, telecommunications policy, and media law
  • She is also an active member of various professional and civic organizations, demonstrating her commitment to community service and professional development
  • Laurel's unique blend of legal expertise, policy experience, and technological acumen positions her as a valuable advisor in the rapidly evolving landscape of information technology and privacy law

Practice Areas Explained

Laurel Guild Yancey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laurel Guild Yancey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Mediation & Arbitration

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Laurel Guild Yancey

Where is Laurel Guild Yancey's law office located?
Laurel Guild Yancey's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Law Office of Laurel G. Yancey, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laurel Guild Yancey handle?
Laurel Guild Yancey focuses on contracts, business, government, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Laurel Guild Yancey practiced law?
Laurel Guild Yancey has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Laurel Guild Yancey go to law school?
Laurel Guild Yancey earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Laurel Guild Yancey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College of Law
- 1978
B.A.
Simmons College
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1979
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1990
Georgia
Admitted: 1994

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