2nd year insurance defense attorney really want to move into privacy/compliance and reg. Tampa based. Any tips for making the transition?

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I’m not based in Florida but you can start by getting your CIPP/US certification and subscribing to the IAPP newsletter and/or becoming a member. I also encourage reaching out to partners at various firms who practice in this area to see if there are any opportunities.

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Any updates here? this is exactly what I’m trying to do

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Also, curious as to why you’d like to make the switch?

No problem! Yes, same reason I left ID for privacy as well. All the best.

I left ID (not for privacy but other areas). On your resume and when interviewing, do not mention that you did insurance defense. I personally didn’t get it but it turned off potential employers. Instead, I never mentioned it unless someone specifically asked and I focused on the skills/opportunities I had through ID—running cases, taking depos, etc.

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