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Melissa G. Powers Appointed Young Privacy Professional Leader for the St. Louis Chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

Lewis Rice is pleased to announce that associate Melissa G. Powers has been appointed Young Privacy Professional (YPP) Leader for the St. Louis Chapter of International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). IAPP helps professionals manage the risks associated with the information economy and protect their organization's data. In her role as YPP Leader, Melissa will plan networking activities for other young professionals pursuing and engaged in privacy careers. Only one YPP Leader is accepted per chapter and serves a one-year term.

Melissa is an associate practicing general business and transactional law in the Corporate Department of Lewis Rice. Part of her practice focuses on information technology and cybersecurity and data privacy, and Melissa makes it a priority to ensure that her client's data and software is adequately protected.