Continental Who's Who

Michele A. Whitham, Esquire

Michele A. Whitham, Esquire, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney of the Year for her outstanding devotion to the field of Law and in recognition of her role as the Founder and Manager of Whitham Law, LLC.

A highly regarded, full service AmLaw 200 law firm, Whitham Law, LLC, is dedicated to offering their clients quality legal representation in a judicious manner. Serving the Medford area for the past four years, the firm is adept in handling matters in regards to litigation, data privacy and security, labor and employment law, employment discrimination and harassment. Renowned for excellent representation, the firm has been praised for working tirelessly to deliver results for its clients.

Leading an impressive career for over three decades, Ms. Whitham is venerated for her outstanding contributions to the legal industry. Prior to launching her new firm in 2016, Ms. Whitham was a partner at Foley Hoag, LLP, for twenty six years. Throughout her career, she attained extensive expertise in data privacy and security, employment (including discrimination, harassment, policy design, strategic business development and personnel management), and litigation. Additionally, she advises how to implement strategic human resource solutions to global businesses in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia/Pacific.

As co-founder and co-chair of the firm’s security and privacy practice group, Ms. Whitham is an expert at data theft detection and mitigation, devising policies, procedures and best practices for protecting corporate and personal data, and litigating cyber-attack cases. A respected voice in her areas of expertise, she has become an eminent speaker, presenting locally and nationally on a frequent basis.

The recipient of multiple degrees, Ms. Whitman received a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, at Cornell University. She remained at the University for higher education, earning a Juris Doctorate, Master of Science in Human Development, and Master of Arts in Teaching Education. Before her legal career, she served as a member of Cornell University’s Center for Field and International Study from 1976 to 1988.

A frontrunner in her field, Ms. Whitman is a member of several elite organizations, including the American Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, Advanced Cyber Security Center (which she served from the outset as outside counsel), International and Massachusetts Women’s Forum, and the President’s Council of Cornell Women.

Charitable to various organizations, Ms. Whitham is an emeritus director of Heading Home, an organization dedicated to ending homelessness in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Ms. Whitman has been honored countless times throughout her career for her accomplishments. She was the recipient of the AV Preeminent rated attorney through Martindale Hubbell and was recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year for her top tier legal service.

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