Patrick J. Hatfield is a partner in the Corporate Department in the Austin office and co-chairs the Firm’s Technology Transactions Group. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Hatfield has focused on financial services, intellectual property and technology, gaining valuable experience as in-house counsel, including 10 years as senior counsel and vice president to a leading provider of IT and outsourcing services to the global financial services industry now part of Computer Sciences Corporation.
Mr. Hatfield has handled a wide range of IT, outsourcing, acquisition and joint venture arrangements in the global financial services industry. His experience includes handling software licensing and development and outsourcing in the United States and around the globe.
He co-authored the 6-Point Framework for assessing risk in electronic signature and e-contracting processes. He has helped many clients design and implement effective electronic signature and electronic delivery processes in compliance with ESIGN, UETA and admissibility standards under various rules of evidence.
Education
- J.D., Indiana University Maurer School of Law, 1986
- M.B.A., Indiana University Kelley School of Business, 1986
- B.A., Purdue University, 1981
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2009
- Georgia, 2001
- Indiana, 1986
- South Carolina, 1991
Representative Experience
Mr. Hatfield’s transactional focus in technology companies (drafting, negotiating, and tactical and strategic consulting) includes:
- Outsourcing relationships (BPO and ITO)
- Software license and development relationships
- Joint ventures and strategic alliances
- Strategic investments, representing both companies and investors
- Acquisitions and divestitures, representing both sellers and buyers in software companies
- Forming virtual insurance companies
- Dispute avoidance and dispute resolutions relating to IT/Outsourcing relationships
Mr. Hatfield’s focus in the area of IT, intellectual property and financial services also includes:
- Various privacy and data security issues including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, GLBA and HIPAA
- Predictive modeling using consumer data
- Assisting clients in designing and implementing effective electronic signature processes
- Data security breaches
- Insurance regulation matters, including TPA licensing issues
- Online and voice authorized credit, debit and ACH payments governed by NACHA Rules and Reg E
Publications & Presentations
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Co-Author,
"
Locke Lord QuickStudy: Using, Marketing or Collecting Consumer Data?
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Locke Lord
(April 17, 2013)
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Co-Author,
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Locke Lord QuickStudy: Court Enforces Life Insurance Beneficiary Change Using Electronic Signature Process
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Locke Lord
(June 20, 2012)
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Co-Author,
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Locke Lord QuickStudy: Congressmen Ask FTC to Investigate Secret Use of Supercookies for Behavioral Advertising
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Locke Lord
(November 30, 2011)
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Presenter,
"
Locke Lord: Your Social Media Professionals
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Locke Lord
(November 2011)
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Contributor,
"eMatters: A 6-Point Framework,"
Locke Lord
(September 2011)
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Co-Author,
"Locke Lord QuickStudy: Website Operators (and Children) Take Note,"
Locke Lord
(9/21/2011)
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Co-Author,
"Locke Lord QuickStudy: Barwick v. GEICO,"
Locke Lord
(April 13, 2011)
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Contributor,
"Looking Ahead 2011: Technology,"
Locke Lord
(January 26, 2011)
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Co-Author,
"Locke Lord's QuickStudy: SAS 70 Reports - Soon a Thing of the Past,"
Locke Lord
(January 18, 2011)
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Co-Author,
"Client Alert: SMS “Text Message” Advertisers Beware,"
Locke Lord
(June 10, 2010)
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Co-Author,
"Client Alert: FTC Extends Deadline for Identity Theft Red Flags Rule Until December 31, 2010,"
Locke Lord
(June 2, 2010)
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Contributor,
"e-Matters: Outsourcing,"
Locke Lord
(October 1, 2009)
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Contributor,
"e-Matters: ESIGN Workshops,"
Locke Lord
(October 1, 2009)
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Co-Author,
"Client Alert: Another Yellow Light for FTC’s Enforcement of Red Flags Rule,"
Locke Lord
(July 30, 2009)
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Co-Author,
"Client Alert: The Red Flags Waive for Thee! Extended Red Flags Rule Compliance Deadline is August 1, 2009,"
Locke Lord
(July 14, 2009)
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Co-Author,
"Client Alert: President Enacted New Federal Rule of Evidence 502: But Risks Still Remain for Inadvertent Disclosures,"
Locke Lord
(September 26, 2008)
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"Client Alert: Part II: Compounding the Confusion and Exculpating the Confused: Adverse Action Notices Under FCRA: Safeco Insurance Co. of America v. Burr"
Professional History
Professional Affiliations & Achievements
- Member, State Bar Association of South Carolina
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Georgia Bar Association
- Member, Atlanta Bar Association
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