Mr. Karlyn has extensive experience with transactions relating to outsourcing and information technology, including IT outsourcing, technology licensing, business process outsourcing, systems integration, cloud computing and software development.

Mr. Karlyn advises companies and associations on all matters involving the use of information technology and outsourcing initiatives, including managing the RFP process and drafting critical components of the RFP, vendor selection, contract development and negotiation, setting service levels and other performance criteria, advising on drafting and negotiating project management and governance terms and conditions, and assisting in the management of the transaction process.

Mr. Karlyn has been named a judge for the CIO 100 Awards. Every year, the CIO 100 Awards honor 100 companies that demonstrate excellence and achievement in IT.

Mr. Karlyn also has extensive experience in privacy, security and information management matters and routinely advises clients on state, federal and international restrictions on the use of information, compliance with state security breach notification laws, and drafting and implementing privacy and security policies.

Mr. Karlyn is a graduate of Temple University (J.D., 1997), where he was a member of the Temple Political & Civil Rights Law Review, and Union College (B.A., cum laude, political science and East Asian Studies, 1994). Mr. Karlyn has studied extensively overseas, including in Osaka, Japan and Rome, Italy.

In 2004, Mr. Karlyn received his M.B.A. in economics and strategic management from The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.

Mr. Karlyn is admitted to practice in both Massachusetts and Illinois.

Professional Affiliations:

• International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), Chair, New England Chapter
• International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), Co-Chair, Legal Process Outsourcing Chapter
• Information Technology Law Association (ITECHLaw), Member of the Board of Directors: 2008, 2009, 2010
• ITECH Law Annual Meeting & World Conference Planning Committee, member: Chicago (2007), Las Vegas (2008), Seattle (2009), Boston (2010)
• International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Member
• Chief Security Officer (CSO) Perspectives and CSO Executive Seminar Series, Member of the Advisory Board

He is a frequent speaker and writer on outsourcing and information technology law and issues pertaining to drafting and negotiating outsourcing services and information technology contracts.

Publications and Presentations:

• "Government Impact: How Pending and Planned Federal and State Laws will Affect Your Outsourcing Transactions," to be published in CIO Magazine and online at cio.com (October 2010)
• "Speaking IT: Strategies and Techniques for IT Procurement and Contracting," to be presented at the Boston Emerging Technologies Conference in Boston, MA (October 2010)
• "An Update to Privacy Rules and Trends: Looking to the Future," to be presented at Foley & Lardner's Law of Product Distribution and Franchise Seminar in Chicago, IL (September 2010)
• "Benchmarking an Outsourcing Deal: Keys to an Effective Initiative," to be presented with Compass America, Inc. via Webcast (September 2010)
• "The Growth of Legal Process Outsourcing: Implications for Law Firms, their Clients and LPD Providers," to be presented via web cast at the Legal Process Outsourcing Chapter of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) Chapter Meeting (September 2010)
• "Vendor Management: What Happens After the Contract?" to be presented via Webcast (September 2010)
• "Top 5 Supplier Relationship Management Terms to Include in your Outsourcing Agreements," to be presented at the New England Chapter of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) Chapter meeting in Boston, MA (August 2010)
• "Managing Supplier Relationships to Create Value and Maximize Results in Outsourcing Transactions," moderated panel at the New England Chapter of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) Chapter meeting in Boston, MA (August 2010)
• "What's in your Contract? Understand the basic types of HR technology contracts to avoid headaches with vendors," quoted in HR Magazine (July 2010)
• “Taking the Work Out of Networking,” presented via video conference as part of a Foley Institute Seminar Series (July 2010)
• "E-Issues: Privacy, Records Management, E-Discovery, Social Networking Sites," presented at the Society of Corporate Secretaries & Governance Professionals 64th National Conference in Chicago, IL (July 2010)
• "Proposed Tax on Calls Sent to Non-U.S. Call Centers," Foley & Lardner LLP Legal New Alert: Information Technology & Outsourcing, published at Foley.com and online at mondaq.com (June 2010)
• "Process Improvement for Profit Improvement," presented at the LSSO Raindance Conference 2010 - Improve, Sell, Service: Navigating the New Course in Chicago, IL (June 2010)
• "Vendor Management: Key Ways to Address Vendor Performance Issuers in Your IT Transactions," co-author with Michael Overly published in CIO Magazine and online at cio.com (June 2010)
• "Vendors Management: Write Statements of Work That Keep IT Projects on Track," co-author with Michael Overly, published in CIO Magazine and online at cio.com (May 2010)
• "U.S. Data Security Rules and their Global Impact," presented at the International Technology Law Association Annual Meeting and World Conference in Boston, MA (May 2010)
• "An Update on Privacy Trends," presented at Foley & Lardner's 19th Annual Law of Product Distribution & Franchise Seminar in Milwaukee, WI (April 2010)
• Guest lecturer on Outsourcing at Boston University School of Management in Boston, MA (March 2010)
• "Massachusetts Data Security Regulations," presented via teleconference in Boston, MA (January 2010)
• "Expanding the Sourcing Frontier: Leveraging Knowledge Services in a Global Organization," moderated panel at the New England Chapter of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) Chapter meeting at Boston University School of Management in Boston, MA (January 2010)
• "Extracting Maximum Value out of your Outsourcing Relationships," moderated panel at the New England Chapter of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) chapter meeting in Boston, MA (November 2009)
• "Private Company Showcase," moderator at the Association of Corporate Growth's (ACG) fall conference on Financing and M&A Trends in Healthcare in Boston, MA (November 2009)
• "IT Security: A Practical Approach to Protecting Trade Secrets," co-author with Russell Beck, published in CIO Magazine, MacWorld, Computer Accelerate and online at cio.com (November 2009)
• Guest lecturer on Outsourcing at Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston, MA (October 2009)
• "Identity Theft: 7 Tips for Complying with FTC Red Flag Rules," published in CIO Magazine and online at cio.com (October 2009)
• "Secrets of Successful Vendor Contract Negotiations for Mid-Market CIOs," presented at a CIO Executive Council teleconference in Boston, MA (September 2009)
• "Regulation Update: What's Important, What's New and What's Coming Down the Road," presented at a teleconference presented by CIO, CSO, InfoWorld, Computerworld and Network World in Boston, MA (September 2009)
• "A New Tea Party? Two security experts try making sense of the tough Massachusetts data protection law," quoted in CSO Magazine (September 2009)
• "Mass 201 CMR 17: A Survival Guide for the Anxious," quoted in Computerworld (July 2009)
• "Understanding the Massachusetts Information Protection Laws," presented at CSO Executive Seminar Series in Framingham, MA (July 2009)
• "Strategic IT Contracting: Laying the Groundwork for Tomorrow's Success," presented at the Foley Executive Briefing Series in Boston, MA (June 2009)
• "Opening the File Cabinet: Strategies for Renegotiating Existing Agreements," presented at the National Association of Wholesalers-Distributors Billion Dollar Company CIO Roundtable in Chicago, IL (June 2009)
• "Changing Security Issues Involved in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and How it Might Affect Outsourcing," presented at the New England Chapter of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) meeting in Boston, MA (May 2009)
• "Outsourcing Strategies During Changing Economic Times," presented at the New England Chapter of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) chapter meeting in Boston, MA (May 2009)
• "Successful Outsourcing Strategies in Times of Economic Instability," presented at NYC CIO Perspectives Forum in New York, NY (April 2009)
• "Beyond Wall Street," presented at the U.S. India Political Action Committee Youth Leadership Symposium, Boston University, Boston, MA (February 2009)
• "Information Security: Current Regulations and Standards," presented at CSO Executive Seminar Series on Application Security in New York, NY (January 2009)
• "Growing Your Business Through Joint Ventures, IP Acquisitions, and Outsourcing," presented at the Boston Emerging Technologies Conference in Boston, MA (December 2008)
• "Privacy, Security and Confidentiality: What's Next?" WestLegalEdcenter (June 2008)
• "Customize or Standardize: Making the Right IT Choices with Scarce Resources," presented at the Insight Acceleration Conference Series, Corporate Executive Board in Chicago, IL (May 2008)
• "Information Security: Implementing PCI Standards and Complying with Security Breach Notification Laws," presented at the Foley Executive Briefing Series in Boston, MA (April 2008)
• "Accelerating Growth Through Outsourcing and Offshoring," panel presentation at the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Boston Chapter meeting (April 2008)
• "Managing Risks: Sending Development and Maintenance Services Offshore," presented at the Information Technology Law Association Annual Meeting and World Conference in Las Vegas, NV (April 2008)
• "How to Scope the Liability Clause in your Software License Agreements," published in searchCIO-Midmarket.com (April 2008)
• "Buying Software? Don't Forget the Warranty," published in searchCIO-midmarket.com (March 2008)
• "Software License Agreements: Scope is Key," published in searchCIO-midmarket.com (February 2008)
• "IP Royalties and Licensing Agreements," presented at the Boston Emerging Technologies Conference in Boston, MA (December 2007)
• "CIOs and the Law: What You Need to Know," presented at the Network Services CIO Council Meeting in Chicago, IL (August 2007)
• "Negotiating IT Contracts that Work," presented at the CIO Decisions Conference in San Diego, CA (June 2007)
• "CIO and the Law: What You Need to Know," presented at the CIO Decisions Conference in San Diego, CA (June 2007)
• "Law Review Q&A: Software-as-a-Service," published in Forum (April 2007)
• "SaaS: Protection 24/7 Worth Fighting For," published in CIO Decisions Magazine (April 2007)
• "Putting Your Finger on Federal Data Security Law," published in CIO Decisions Magazine (March 2007)
• "The Liability Clause: Taking a Closer Look," published in CIO Decisions Magazine (February 2007)
• "Electronic Prescribing for the Medical Practice, Chapter 6: Contracts and Negotiating," published by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) (February 2007)
• "Protecting Children's Privacy on the Web," published in CIO Decisions Magazine (January 2007)
• "How to Take Control of Contract Negotiations," published in CIO Decisions Magazine (December 2006)
• "Information is king at the Oracle negotiating table," quoted in searchSMB.com (December 2006)
• "The State of Security-Breach Notification Laws," published in CIO Decisions Magazine (November 2006)
• "A Practical Primer for Drafting Services Agreements," presented at the Illinois Paralegal Association Education Conference in Chicago, IL (October 2006)
• "10 Tips in 10 Minutes: Security Breach Notification Laws," Podcast on techtarget.com (October 2006)
• "Contract Remedies for Vendor Failure," published in CIO Decisions Magazine (October 2006)
• "Law Review Q&A: Security Breach Notification Laws," published in Forum (September 2006)
• "Force Majeure meets Disaster Recovery," published in CIO Decisions Magazine (September 2006)
• "Contractually Speaking: Drafting and Negotiating IT Contracts that Work," presented at the CIO Decisions Conference in San Diego, CA (June 2006)
• "Playing Hardball with your Vendor," quoted in SearchCIO.com (June 2006)
• "Maximize Gain and Reduce Risk with Software License Agreements," published in Forum (April 2006)
• "Streamlining IT Contract Negotiations," presented at Infotec 2006 in Omaha, NE (April 2006)
• "A Practical Primer on Software License Agreements," presented at the Illinois Paralegal Association Education Conference in Chicago, Illinois (November 2005)
• "Drafting and Negotiating Contracts that Work," presented at the Illinois Institute of Technology VoIP 2005 Conference in Wheaton, Illinois (October 2005)
• "Handling Common (& Difficult) Contract Negotiation Issues," presented at the Association of Corporate Counsel Conference in Chicago, Illinois (October 2004)
• "Intellectual Property Round Table," presented at the Association of Corporate Counsel's Corporate Counsel University in Chicago, Illinois (May 2003)