Cybersecurity Legal Services

The Cybersecurity Legal Services contract provides comprehensive legal support to authorized users in cybersecurity planning, incident response, and compliance matters. Available services include assistance with the development and review of cybersecurity incident response plans, cyber risk management strategies, intellectual property protection, asset protection policies, and data privacy frameworks. The vehicle also encompasses preparedness activities focused on cyber resiliency and privacy compliance, along with advisory services on state, federal, and international cybersecurity regulations and best practices. Additionally, the contract covers legal counsel during active incident response situations, including privileged incident response investigations, breach notification coordination, interaction with federal and state law enforcement agencies, and post-incident remediation recommendations. Authorized users may also access vendor contract advisory services and dispute resolution support for third-party cybersecurity, cyber resiliency, and privacy-related matters.

This centralized backdrop contract is administered by the New York State Office of General Services and serves all state agencies and political subdivisions throughout New York. Five law firms serve as prime contractors: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC, Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, Mayer Brown LLP, Phillips Lytle LLP, and Venable LLP, with blended hourly rates ranging from $375 to $995 for attorney services. The contract period extends from January 6, 2025, through January 5, 2030, and operates under a time-and-materials engagement model with established hourly billing rates. The contract type is a centralized backdrop vehicle with no MBE, WBE, or SDVOB participation goal requirements.