Gary A. Kibel is a partner in the Technology, Digital Media & Privacy; Intellectual Property and Advertising, Marketing & Promotions Practice Groups of Davis & Gilbert.  Mr. Kibel regularly counsels clients with respect to new media/advertising law; privacy and data security; and information technology matters.

Mr. Kibel advises interactive companies, advertising agencies, media providers and other commercial entities regarding transactions for interactive advertising, behavioral advertising, social media, user-generated content, viral marketing, mobile marketing, affiliate marketing, gaming and other emerging products and services. He also serves as General Counsel to the Performance Marketing Association.

Mr. Kibel is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) and advises clients in many industries regarding privacy and data security issues, including, internal information security policies, contractual obligations and requirements, security breaches and incident responses, audits, cross-border data transfers and other matters in connection with an organization’s collection, storage and use of data in all aspects of its business.  He also co-chairs the International Association of Privacy Professionals’ (IAPP) New York City KnowledgeNet group.  In addition, Mr. Kibel has been recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. (2012) for his expertise in the area of privacy and data protection, noting that clients regard him as “brilliant, responsive and thorough.”

Mr. Kibel counsels both providers of information technology services and customers for such products and services regarding complex technology and intellectual property issues such as software and content licensing, enterprise technology implementations, consulting services, independent contractor relationships, outsourcing and development projects.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Kibel was an information systems analyst in the Investment Banking Division of Merrill Lynch & Co.