Professional Biography
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Miriam Farhi Partner

Firmwide Co-Chair, Privacy & Security Practice; Firmwide Vice Chair, Technology Transactions & Privacy Practice

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    Seattle

    1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900

    Seattle, WA 98101-3099

    +1.206.359.8195

    MFarhi@perkinscoie.com

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Overview

Miriam Farhi is the firmwide co-chair of the Privacy & Security group and vice-chair of the firm’s Technology Transactions & Privacy practice. Miriam represents retail and technology companies on issues relating to privacy, data security, ecommerce, social media, artificial intelligence, online and mobile advertising, and consumer protection. She has over 15 years of experience working with clients to assess their information practices and develop privacy and security programs that comply with U.S. and international laws, including the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and U.S privacy laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Miriam also works with clients on product launches and product reviews. In this capacity, she advises companies on a range of issues and coordinates with local counsel to develop a strategic, global approach to providing products and services to users around the world. Miriam also drafts consumer-facing terms and policies, including terms of service, terms of sale, acceptable use policies, end user license agreements, and privacy policies, and negotiates commercial agreements that involve the transfer of personal data.

Professional Recognition

  • Listed in Who’s Who Legal:
    • Data 2022 “Information Technology” and “Data Privacy & Protection”
    • Data 2021 “Information Technology” and “Data Privacy & Protection”
    • Data 2020 “Information Technology” and “Data Privacy & Protection”
    • Data 2019 “Information Technology” and “Data Privacy & Protection”
    • Data 2016 "Telecommunications Media & Technology"
    • 2016 – Compendium Edition
  • Listed in Chambers USA "America's Leading Lawyers," for Privacy & Data Security, 2014

Professional Leadership

  • World Affairs Council, Board Member, 2016-2017
  • International Association of Privacy Professionals
  • Leading Women in Technology 2016 Wilpower Program, Participant

Community Involvement

  • Holocaust Survivors Justice Network, Volunteer Attorney, 2011-Present
  • Housing Justice Project, Seattle, WA, Volunteer Attorney, 2009
  • Access to Justice Institute, Seattle, WA, Volunteer, 2006-2008
  • Mercer Island High School Career and Technical Advisory Board, Board Member

Related Employment

  • Perkins Coie LLP, Seattle, WA, Summer Associate, 2007
  • Mexican Capital Legal Assistance Project, Seattle, WA, Legal Intern, 2006
  • The Transatlantic Institute, Brussels, Belgium, Fellow, 2004-2005

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