Rebecca L. Rakoski
Top rated Technology Transactions attorney in Marlton, New Jersey
XPAN Law Partners
Practice areas: Technology Transactions, Health Care, International; view more
Licensed in New Jersey since: 2003
Education: Widener University – Delaware Law School
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Rebecca L. Rakoski is the co-founder and managing partner at XPAN Law Partners in Marlton, New Jersey. Representing clients across New York and New Jersey, she handles all aspects of technology transactions, healthcare, international law and mergers and acquisitions. Throughout her career, she has counseled and defended public and private corporations in data breaches and helped them in state/federal regulatory compliance and enforcement actions. She has extensively worked with the healthcare, gaming and manufacturing industries and helped them with cyber and privacy issues.
Ms. Rakoski’s legal forte includes complex cybersecurity, data privacy and cross-border data transfer issues. With a deep understanding of the law and a passion for advocacy, she assists her clients in mitigating their litigation risks. Drawing on more than twenty years of legal experience, she has cultivated a remarkable portfolio of diverse companies, establishing herself as a highly credible and dependable attorney in her field.
Placing a strong emphasis on open and transparent communication, Ms. Rakoski actively engages with her clients to ensure their voices are not only heard but also valued. By fostering a collaborative environment, she encourages clients to express their concerns and needs, which allows her to tailor her legal strategies effectively, ultimately enhancing their overall experience and satisfaction throughout the legal process. Outside of the courtroom, she serves on the Board of Governors for Temple Health.
Before pursuing a career in law, Ms. Rakoski completed her bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Washington College in 2000. Later, she received her Juris Doctor from Widener University Delaware Law School and was admitted to practice law in New Jersey in 2003. Her practice has now expanded to include New York and Pennsylvania, along with the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit.
Practice areas
Technology Transactions, Health Care, International, Mergers & AcquisitionsFocus areas
Science and Technology Law
- 30% Technology Transactions
- 30% Health Care
- 30% International
- 10% Mergers & Acquisitions
First Admitted: 2003, New Jersey
Professional Webpage: https://xpanlawpartners.com/about-us/attorneys/rebecca-l-rak...
Bar / Professional Activity
- New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Pro bono / Community Service
- New Jersey Bar Association Cybersecurity Task Force
- Alice Paul Institute- Past Chair of Equality Awards
- Board of Governors Temple University Health Systems
- New Jersey Bar Association Vice-Chair Elect Bankruptcy Law Section
Educational Background
- Washington College, BS Microbiology, 2000
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- A Modern Renaissance – Privacy In 2018 And Its Continuing Domestic Evolution, Feature Article Policy and Medicine (December, 2018)
- The Sippy Cup Problem, Redefining Cybersecurity Awareness. New Jersey Law Journal (May, 2020)
- In the Cannabis Industry, Profitability and Data Security go Hand-in-Hand. New Jersey Law Journal; Reprinted in NU Property Casualty 360 (July, 2020)
- Examining Data Breaches in Pharma Companies During COVID-19. PharmExec (September, 2020)
- Roadmap to Avoiding Data Breach Litigation. Secure World (October, 2020)
- Expanded New York Data Privacy Laws Loom in 2021. Secure World (February, 2021)
- Navigating Global Privacy Regulations. Benefits Magazine (March, 2021)
- Ethics in Data Collection. Secure World (March, 2021)
- US Should Create New 3-Pronged Approach To Cybersecurity. Law360.com (March, 2021)
- Calculating a More Cyber Secure Tax Season. Secure World (March, 2021)
- Data-Breach Concerns Rise as NY Launches Adult-Use Cannabis Program. The Legal Intelligencer (May, 2021)
- The Devil is in the Contracts. Secure World (June, 2021)
- Finance Industry Fault Lines: Profit and Compliance Compatibility. New Jersey Law Journal (June, 2021)
- Supply Chain Cybersecurity in Clinical Research. MAGI – Journal of Clinical Research Best Practices (August, 2021)
- Anatomy of an NYDFS Enforcement Action for Violating New York’s Cybersecurity Regulation. New York Law Journal; Reprinted in Treasury & Risk (November, 2021)
- Lowering a Corporation’s Legal Risk Profile Through Employee Cybersecurity Training. New Jersey Law Journal (March, 2022)
- Cannabis M&A: Protecting the Valuation Calculus Using Cyber Compliance and Due Diligence. National Cannabis Industry Association (April, 2022)
- AI vs. AI: Forecasting the Ethical Dilemma Circling Law, Business and Technology. New York Law Journal (May, 2022)
- Move Over Third-Party Data: Rising First-Party Data Collection Looks To Impact Business and Data Privacy Laws. New Jersey Law Journal (October, 2022)
- 2022 SecureWorld Chicago Keynote Speaker on “Suing the CISO and Beyond. What’s Next? And How Worried Should C-Suite Executives Be?” (June 15, 2022)
- Mitigating the Rising Tide of Data Breach Costs for Global Corporations Through Regulatory Compliance Management. New York Law Journal (November, 2022)
- AI’s Learning Curve Clashes with Proprietary Data: Processing Originality Raises Legal, Ethical Questions. New York Law Journal (March, 2023)
- The Counterstrategy Blueprint: Raising the Economic Costs of Generating a Cyber Attack to Decrease Data Breach and Infiltration Success Rates. New York Law Journal (May, 2023)
- Ready to Meet the Moment: Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Concerns Echo Throughout Biotech and Synthetic Biology. New York Law Journal (October, 2023)
- Setting the Law Straight: Cyber Breach Fallout Is Not Just a Tech Problem. New York Law Journal (July, 2024)
- Dr. A.I.: Where and With Whom Does Liability Begin for This Vanguard Technology? New York Law Journal (September, 2025)
- Costs of Failing to Govern Corporate AI Defenses. New York Law Journal (April, 2026)
- 2021 Compliance Summit Keynote Speaker, International Legal Technology Association – ILTA (May 20, 2021)
- Expert Q&A: Cybersecurity Training Needs a Kick in the Pants, Government Technology (June 24, 2021)
- Colorado’s New Law Ups Need For Privacy Awareness Training, SC Magazine (July 12, 2021)
- Suing the CISO: SolarWinds Fires Back (August 5, 2021)
- New Jersey Courts Cybersecurity Forum (October 28, 2021)
- New Jersey State Bar Association’s Inaugural Data Privacy Summit (November 16, 2021)
- Apple Sues ‘Abusive State-Actor’ NSO Group (November 23, 2021)
- 2022 SecureWorld Philadelphia Keynote Speaker on “Suing the CISO and Beyond. What’s Next? And How Worried Should C-Suite Executives Be?” (March 24, 2022)
Honors
- South Jersey Awesome Attorney- Technology Law, South Jersey Magazine, 2021
- Rising Star- General Litigation, Super Lawyers, 2016
- Rising Star- General Litigation, Super Lawyers, 2017
- New Jersey Rising Star- Bankruptcy, Super Lawyers, 2014
- Rising Star- Bankruptcy, Super Lawyers, 2015
Industry Groups
- Casinos And Gaming
- Financial
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Life Sciences
- Manufacturing
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2014 - 2017
