Supporting his clients’ operations worldwide, Rob works with assorted businesses who have sophisticated technology needs spanning a broad spectrum of industries, including financial services, healthcare, retail, hospitality, private equity firms, transportation and logistics, and credit card processing. As quantum computing continues to advance, Rob advises clients on the deployment of cutting-edge technologies, emerging data security challenges and infrastructure considerations, including strategies to prepare for evolving service level requirements, encryption standards and regulatory frameworks.
Rob regularly helps clients take advantage of the numerous benefits of operating in the cloud and manage the associated risks. He is valued by clients for his dedication to helping them navigate the constantly evolving challenges of data privacy best practices and compliance.
He provides counsel on, drafts and negotiates SaaS and machine learning agreements; technology development and data licensing projects, data center and co-location agreements; and telecommunications procurements. He also advises on systems integrations infrastructure and business process sourcings, as well as mergers and acquisitions.
Rob is a recognized leader in the community of technology law practitioners, having been deeply connected with International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw); he is a past president of the organization and a current member of its Advisory Board.
Valued for his knowledge in the area, Rob regularly speaks and writes on subjects associated with information technology. He has published articles and been quoted in a variety of newspapers, journals and other media outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, CNN Money, Consumer Reports, CFOMagazine, Computerworld, Real Simple, the Journal of Internet Law, the University of Virginia Journal of Law and Technology, and the Health Information Privacy/Security Alert. He also appeared on the China Global Television Network (CGTN) in a segment about the telecom industry.
Professional and Community Involvement
Lifetime member of advisory committee, International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw)
Past president and former member of executive committee, ITechLaw
Former chair, Computer Law Committee of Chicago Bar Association
Former sponsorship chair and former U.S. Developments editor, ITechLaw’s principal publication, The Bulletin
Honors
Illinois Super Lawyers, 2025
The Best Lawyers in America, 2008-2025
Chambers USA, 2006-2024
“Forty Under 40,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2003
