Michele A. Whitham, Esquire., is recognized by Continental Who's Who

MEDFORD, Mass., Jan. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Michele A. Whitham, Esquire., is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Law in recognition of her role as Founder and Manager of Whitham Law LLC. 

A highly regarded and repeatedly recognized, full service AmLaw 200 law firm, Whitham Law LLC is dedicated to offering their clients quality customer service in a judicious manner in an effort to better serve their clients.   Having been established over a year ago, the firm is adept in handling matters in regards to Litigation, Data Privacy and Security, Labor and Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Harassment. 

Amassing over twenty six years of experience in the field of law, Whitham is a renowned expert in the industry. Prior to launching her new venture in 2016, Whitham was a Partner at Foley Hoag LLP for twenty six years. Throughout the course of her career, Whitham specialized in data privacy and security, employment (including discrimination, harassment, policy design, strategic business development and personnel management), and litigation. In addition, Whitham advises global businesses in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia/Pacific in regards to implementing strategic human resource solutions.

As co-founder and co-chair of the firm's Security and Privacy Practice Group, Whitham has specialized in data theft detection and mitigation, devising policies, procedures and best practices for protecting corporate and personal data, and litigating cyber-attack cases. A renowned speaker, Whitham has spoken on both local and national levels.

Throughout the course of her education and training, Whitham attained her Juris Doctor degree from Cornell University. Later, she then went onto receive her Master of Science degree in  Human Development, Master of Arts in Teaching Education and Bachelor's degree (Cum Laude). Before engaging in the practice of law, Whitham was a member of the faculty of Cornell University's Center for Field and International Study.

To further her professional development, Whitham is an affiliate of several organizations including the American Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, Advanced Cyber Security Center (which she served from the outset as outside counsel), the International and Massachusetts Women's Forum, and the President's Council of Cornell Women.

Having held many prestigious titles throughout her career, Whitham has served as a Director on many boards and is currently a member of the Boards of Directors of the prominent Joselin Diabetes Center, Wentworth Institute of Technology and the Partnership, Inc. Charitable to various organizations, Whitham is an Emeritus Director of Heading Home, an organization dedicated to ending homelessness in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

In recognition of her professional accolades, Whitham was the recipient of the AV Preeminent rated attorney through Martindale Hubbell. Additionally, Whitham was recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year for her top tier legal service.

For more information, please contact Michele via e-mail at: micheleawhitham@gmail.com

Contact: Katherine Green, 516-825-5634, pr@continentalwhoswho.com

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SOURCE Continental Who's Who