Martin Shepherd serves as the Managing Partner at Mavacy, where he oversees firm strategy, innovation, and client service. With over 20 years of experience in litigation and cybersecurity, Martin offers a unique cross-disciplinary perspective to the legal industry. His track record includes a 90% success rate in high-stakes litigation, executive advocacy, and regulatory compliance.

Martin has developed and led cybersecurity legal practices at multiple firms, advised critical infrastructure clients on SOC 2 and CISA standards, and acted as a trusted advisor in executive compensation and data breach response. He is also the CEO and Chairman of CYDEF, a global cybersecurity company, and the founder of Arch Access Control.

A recognized thought leader by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, Martin actively promotes cybersecurity education through collaborations with Carnegie Mellon University and serves on various nonprofit and advisory boards. He is licensed in Michigan and Pennsylvania and holds degrees from Miami University, The Ohio State University College of Law, and Carnegie Mellon University.

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