About Dorian
Dorian Simmons: Experienced Data Privacy and Technology Lawyer in Atlanta, GA
Dorian Simmons is a highly skilled attorney with a distinguished career focusing on data strategy, artificial intelligence (AI), and technology transactions.
Practice Areas
- Data Strategy
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Tech Transactions
Dorian advises clients on a variety of data privacy and security issues, including those related to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other U.S. state comprehensive privacy laws, the Federal Trade Commission Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and other federal and state laws and regulations related to children, health, and employee privacy.
Dorian's expertise spans compliance strategies, policy development and implementation, digital advertising and marketing, and data security preparedness and incident response. He also counsels clients on technology transactions, including the provision and procurement of AI and other technology-based products and services.
Education & Credentials
- Universities: The University of Pennsylvania
- Educations:
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, 2015
- J.D., cum laude, Emory Law School, 2018
- Bar Admissions:
- Georgia, United States (2018)
- Awards:
- Recognized: Privacy and Data Security Law in Best Attorney USA since 2026
- Technology Law in Ones to Watch since 2026
- Firms: Alston & Bird LLP (current)
- Affiliations:
- ACM, Member
- GA Bar Association, Member
- National Privacy Law Section, Member
- Languages:
- English
- Recognized Since: Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026, recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2026
Dorian leverages his skills as a former educator from teaching third and fourth grade in East Harlem, NY. He uses these skills to help clients navigate the evolving data privacy and security landscape and on the use of developing technologies.
