Drawing on her experience at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Sierra Stubbs advises clients on a range of regulatory issues related to cybersecurity, national security, data privacy, artificial intelligence, and public policy. Sierra helps clients navigate government enforcement matters and internal investigations, including on the theft of trade secrets, supply chain security, and cybersecurity compliance. More broadly, Sierra advises clients on risks related to their compliance with cybersecurity controls and standards, such as those related to cryptography, infrastructure security, and network security.

Additionally, Sierra counsels clients through technology-related security incidents, including cybersecurity breaches and incidents impacting dual use and emerging technologies. In the course of this work, Sierra routinely advises clients on crisis management and engagement with law enforcement and other regulators. Further, Sierra advises clients on their compliance with U.S. state and federal privacy and technology laws, such as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the California Consumer Privacy Act, the Colorado AI Act, and similar statutes. Sierra also supports clients’ public policy strategies and initiatives, including those related to technology and innovation, artificial intelligence, privacy, intellectual property, and national security.

Prior to joining Covington, Sierra served in the Office of the Chief of Staff to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, most recently as a Special Advisor.