David C. Keating
Recognized since 2013
Atlanta, Georgia
Practice Areas
Privacy and Data Security Law
Technology Law
David Keating focuses his practice on matters involving technology and data. David is one of the co-leaders of the Privacy & Data Security Practice at Alston & Bird. He has advised clients on privacy and security issues arising along the entire data lifecycle for more than 15 years. He assists clients with compliance strategies, policy development and implementation, data monetization and data use analyses, new product development, privacy and security issues in transactions, and privacy enforcement matters. Particular areas of focus include emerging technologies, Big Data, European Union data protection and children’s privacy.
David’s technology practice is focused on high technology companies and strategic technology and outsourcing initiatives at public and private corporations across industries. His technology experience includes strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives, including information technology and business process outsourcing transactions; mergers and acquisitions; and complex software, cloud computing, systems integration and other technology transactions.
David’s practice has been listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers Global and The Best Lawyers in America.
David’s technology practice is focused on high technology companies and strategic technology and outsourcing initiatives at public and private corporations across industries. His technology experience includes strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives, including information technology and business process outsourcing transactions; mergers and acquisitions; and complex software, cloud computing, systems integration and other technology transactions.
David’s practice has been listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers Global and The Best Lawyers in America.
Contact & Links
- E-mail: david.keating@alston.com
- Lawyer Page: https://www.alston.com/professionals/david-keating
Location
- One Atlantic Center
1201 West Peachtree Street, Suite 4900
Atlanta, GA 30309-3424
Education
- Emory University, J.D., graduated 1995
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, State Bar of Georgia
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Affiliations
- Atlanta Bar Association - Board of Directors (2000-2002), Executive Committee (2000-2001)
- Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers - President, 2000-2002
- Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation - Board of Directors, 2000-2001
- Business & Technology Alliance - Board of Directors 2010-2012
- International Association of Privacy Professionals - Member
Atlanta, Georgia
244 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
150 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Technology Law, Atlanta (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Privacy and Data Security Law
- Technology Law
Special Focus:
- COVID-19
Publications
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