Mariah Leffingwell is admitted to practice in Maryland. She is not currently admitted in New York.
Mariah focuses her practice on a broad range of domestic and international maritime related matters including commercial negotiations and dispute resolution involving charter parties, service contracts, and other agreements. Mariah works regularly on matters involving the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the Maritime Administration (MARAD), and the U.S. Coast Guard, with a unique perspective on matters involving cybersecurity and privacy related to information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems.
Mariah has assisted in several state, federal, and international investigations related to cybersecurity and privacy regulation. She has worked with several companies in conducting risk assessments and tabletop exercises to promote cybersecurity preparedness. She also has experience with ransomware incidents involving the SDN list for the Office of Foreign Asset and Controls (OFAC). Mariah helped companies navigate compliance issues with evolving law related to privacy and data security including, the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for Ecnomic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and others.
Prior to law school, Mariah earned a bachelor of arts at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, while competing on the Varsity Sailing Team. Mariah competed nationally for four years, sailed in two national championships, and received All-America honors for two consecutive years. Mariah has spent hundreds of hours, both inshore and offshore, on various types of vessels. In addition to being a competitive sailor, Mariah has extensive experience coaching sailors of all ages and experience levels.
