Real World Cyber Experience Drives Better Results
Founder and principal cybersecurity lawyer at ZeroDay Law, Tara Swaminatha, has committed her professional career to cyber law, privacy law, AI governance and incident response planning.
About ZeroDay Law
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ZeroDay Law - Advanced cybersecurity and privacy legal counsel
ZeroDay Law is a trusted partner in incident response management and planning, privacy law and cyber risk compliance assessments.
ZeroDay Law, led by founder Tara Swaminatha, prepares clients before a security incident by drawing from battle-tested experience, running all aspects of clients’ incident response management efforts and related enforcement actions and litigation. ZeroDay Law offers unparalleled experience in the technical, legal and business aspects of a data breach.
Our Team
Tara Swaminatha
Founder & Principal Attorney
As the founder and principal attorney at ZeroDay Law, I specialize in cyber law, strategic incident response planning and response, privacy law and cyber risk compliance. I help General Counsels, CxO executives and their teams understand their current state of IR readiness—from a strategic, not technical, perspective—as they face growing cybersecurity threats and evolving legal obligations.
Neala Deer
SVP Tech & Ops, Cyber & Privacy Lead
As ZeroDay Law’s SVP Tech & Ops, Cyber & Privacy Lead, I build IR plans and compliance programs from the ground up. From developing management processes and implementing risk assessments to working with stakeholders to establish priorities and protocols, I help organizations successfully navigate threats based on best practices.
Shane T. Lawson
Chief Security Officer
Shane is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with two decades of experience spanning military service, Fortune 500 corporations, and high-growth startups. He has led global security operations, built elite consulting practices, and advised on M&A, incident response, and large-scale security transformations. Known for pragmatic leadership under pressure, Shane has shaped resilient programs across technology, broadcast, finance, and intelligence sectors.
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Nargiz Kazimova
Associate, Privacy, AI & Technology Law
Nargiz Kazimova is an associate at ZeroDay Law focusing on privacy, AI governance, and data-driven compliance. She advises clients on regulatory and contractual aspects of artificial intelligence, cross-border data transfers, global privacy frameworks, and technology transactions. Her work bridges technology and law, helping organizations align innovation with accountability.
Katie Marschall
Project Assistant
I am currently studying neuroscience and economics at Harvard University and am set to graduate in May 2025. My role as Project Assistant supports various projects at ZeroDay Law, from researching, summarizing and editing news and legal updates to drafting data maps, memos and briefs. My exceptional research, project management and task organization skills help support our clients and ensure projects are delivered in a timely, accurate and professional manner.