Marilena Hyeraci

I am a lawyer specializing in strategic legal consulting in the fields of personal data protection, cybersecurity, and new technology law. I also have experience in general compliance, risk mapping, and organizational models pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 231/2001, whistleblowing, judicial proceedings concerning corporate liability, and internal investigations, including in cross-border contexts.

I assist international groups and leading Italian companies in defining data governance plans, ensuring compliance with privacy and cybersecurity regulations, including the European Regulation known as GDPR, the European Regulation on artificial intelligence, the European Directive on cybersecurity known as NIS2, and the European Regulation known as DORA on digital operational resilience for the financial sector. I provide assistance in the analysis and management of cyber incidents, supporting clients in judicial proceedings, interactions and disclosures to Authorities, as well as in defining information flows, risk analysis, and strategic assessments regarding any communications to data subjects and stakeholders. I have also provided assistance in proceedings under Legislative Decree no. 231/2001, focusing on cybercrimes, fraud, and corruption, both national and international, with implications across multiple jurisdictions.

I am regularly invited as a speaker at conferences in Italy and abroad and am the author of numerous publications and articles. I conduct training courses on personal data protection, cybersecurity, general compliance, and liability issues.

The main national and international legal guides, such as Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, and Who’s Who Legal, have included me among the leaders in my field of expertise. In 2022, Legal Community listed me among the top 50 Italian Role Models, and in 2023, Business Today Lawyer Awards recognized me as one of the 10 most influential professionals in Italy in the field of compliance.

I strongly believe in the value of diversity and inclusion, and years ago I founded a community (Women Affinity Network) that organizes moments for sharing virtuous experiences of women empowerment; I am among the top 10 Italian Top Voices recognized by LinkedIn on these topics.