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Robert M Weiss

Robert M Weiss

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Advertising, Marketing and Promotions, Artificial Intelligence, Commercial Contracts and Transactions, Corporate, Data Centers, Data Security and Privacy, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities, Hospitals and Other Healthcare Providers, Intellectual Property, Internet and Technology, Mergers and Acquisitions, Privacy and Healthcare Technology, Private Equity, Quantum Technologies, Supply Chain, Supply Chain, Transportation and Logistics, Telecommunications

Career

Having practiced information technology law exclusively for two decades, Robert Weiss provides practical and strategic legal and business advice on a variety of complex technology and data transactions, including AI service agreements, internet- and electronic commerce-related matters, and infrastructure procurements. Clients appreciate his talent for managing the distinctive dynamics of relationships among companies during and after such technology deal negotiations.

Supporting his clients’ operations worldwide, Rob works with assorted businesses who have sophisticated technology needs spanning a broad spectrum of industries, including financial services, healthcare, retail, hospitality, private equity firms, transportation and logistics, and credit card processing. As quantum computing continues to advance, Rob advises clients on the deployment of cutting-edge technologies, emerging data security challenges and infrastructure considerations, including strategies to prepare for evolving service level requirements, encryption standards and regulatory frameworks.

Rob regularly helps clients take advantage of the numerous benefits of operating in the cloud and manage the associated risks. He is valued by clients for his dedication to helping them navigate the constantly evolving challenges of data privacy best practices and compliance.

He provides counsel on, drafts and negotiates SaaS and machine learning agreements; technology development and data licensing projects, data center and co-location agreements; and telecommunications procurements. He also advises on systems integrations infrastructure and business process sourcings, as well as mergers and acquisitions.

Rob is a recognized leader in the community of technology law practitioners, having been deeply connected with International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw); he is a past president of the organization and a current member of its Advisory Board.

Valued for his knowledge in the area, Rob regularly speaks and writes on subjects associated with information technology. He has published articles and been quoted in a variety of newspapers, journals and other media outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, CNN Money, Consumer Reports, CFOMagazine, Computerworld, Real Simple, the Journal of Internet Law, the University of Virginia Journal of Law and Technology, and the Health Information Privacy/Security Alert. He also appeared on the China Global Television Network (CGTN) in a segment about the telecom industry.

Professional Memberships

ITechLaw, Past President and Current Member of Advisory Board.

Publications

Author and lecturer on information technology law issues; frequently a source for press quotes and media interviews in his areas of focus.

Education

Dartmouth College

A.B.

Standford Law School

J.D.

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Technology & Outsourcing - Illinois

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Individual Editorial
Robert Weiss of Barnes & Thornburg LLP is adept at handling a wide range of matters including data and software licensing issues and cloud computing agreements. A partner in the firm's Chicago office, he is well placed to advise clients in the healthcare, logistics and financial services sectors.

Strengths

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  • He's an excellent attorney with remarkable judgment and technical expertise.

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  • He's strong strategically as well as tactically.

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  • He's very attentive to our needs.

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  • Robert is precise in understanding our needs, has excellent communication skills and is able to provide pragmatic solutions to our specifications.

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