Helaine now lives and works in Australia. In 2018, she joined law firm Sladen Legal as Principal Lawyer and head of the firm’s Cyberlaw practice. She is one of a few lawyers in the world to hold the CISSP, CISM, CIPP and CIPP/IT credentials. Put simply, that means in addition to her law credentials, Helaine has earned some of the world’s most esteemed certifications in cybersecurity, privacy and information security.
Throughout her almost 20-year career, Helaine has advised governments and scores of blue-chip corporates on the intersection of information technology, global business and cyberspace. Her areas of expertise include cyberlaw, cybersecurity, surveillance, information governance, information security, data protection, privacy and information technology law.
Helaine’s professional affiliations and memberships are numerous and include her appointment as a Member of the Expert Network for the Australian Department of Industry and Science, inclusion in the Ducere Global Leaders Faculty, and participation in an industry working group for the Australian Prime Minister’s Advisory Council on Cybersecurity.