Richard Halm is an associate in Dykema's Privacy and Data Security Group and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US). Mr. Halm's practice focuses on helping clients guard against legal and regulatory exposure through prompt response to data security incidents and proactive compliance with privacy laws.

Prior to joining Dykema, Richard spent five years with Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. In that role he participated in several breach responses, worked on numerous technology transactions and consulted on privacy matters. Richard also spent ten years in the Illinois Army National Guard, serving both domestically and abroad. During domestic operations he served in a risk management and intelligence role. While deployed he served as the senior US Army Intelligence and Risk Management Officer in Egypt during the Arab Spring (2010­ to 2011).