Nathan W. "Nate" Steed
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There are not many fully immersed information technology attorneys, and this is all I do. The volume and intensity of my work in this area are a great benefit to clients because they can trust both my experience and the efficiency with which I deliver solutions.
Nate Steed counsels a variety of organizations in technology and data privacy and information security law, and related contracts. His strengths also include the acquisition, use and audit of software and hardware and the internet of things. Having a diverse client portfolio has provided Nate with a unique perspective and exposure to a wide range of software vendors offering cutting-edge applications.
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- Serves as outside IT counsel for Corewell Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in West Michigan, for all technology-related transactions, including the licensing of its clinical, human resources and informatics systems.
- Represents the Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services (MiHIN), the state-designated health information exchange (HIE) for Michigan, in licensing software and services with sub-state HIEs and third-party vendors.
- Assisted major automobile research division in sublicensing social media technology for use in cockpit electronic display.
- Assisted Internet start-ups in web site and software development agreements, terms of use and mobile application development.
- Advises clients on da
- Serves as outside IT counsel for Corewell Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in West Michigan, for all technology-related transactions, including the licensing of its clinical, human resources and informatics systems.
- Represents the Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services (MiHIN), the state-designated health information exchange (HIE) for Michigan, in licensing software and services with sub-state HIEs and third-party vendors.
- Assisted major automobile research division in sublicensing social media technology for use in cockpit electronic display.
- Assisted Internet start-ups in web site and software development agreements, terms of use and mobile application development.
- Advises clients on data incident response plans.
- Advises health care providers in issues related to health record privacy and accessibility, both under state law and HIPAA.
- Counsels clients regarding software audits initiated by the Business Software Alliance (BSA), Microsoft, Adobe and other major vendors.
- “Incident Response — How, When and What to Disclose,” Grand Rapids IT Symposium, June 26, 2024
- “Traverse Connect Economic Strategy Session I: The 360 Degrees of Cybersecurity,” March 20, 2024
- “Law Shanty On the Road,” Warner 2023 HR Seminar, May 16, 2023, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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- “Incident Response — How, When and What to Disclose,” Grand Rapids IT Symposium, June 26, 2024
- “Traverse Connect Economic Strategy Session I: The 360 Degrees of Cybersecurity,” March 20, 2024
- “Law Shanty On the Road,” Warner 2023 HR Seminar, May 16, 2023, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- “Preparing for and Responding to Data Security Incidents,” Webinar, State Bar of Michigan Health Care Law Section, March 22, 2023
- “Webinar — Wire Transfer Fraud: Preventing and Mitigating this Rising Threat,” December 6, 2022
- “Why Manufacturers are High Risk for Cyberattacks: Are Your Incident Response Plans Up to Date?,” Strategies for Navigating Manufacturing Disruptors, November 29, 2022, Spring Lake, Michigan
- “Legal Update on State Privacy Laws and What You Need To Do Now,” Warner Privacy Webinar, May 12, 2022
- “Ransomware” and “Data Breach Risk,” Back to School–Preparing for Legal Challenges in Higher Education Warner Webinar, July 28, 2021
- “The Biden Administration and Legal Impacts in the Workplace,” ACC Michigan Virtual Program, May 13, 2021
- “Considerations for Remote Employees,” Warner Webinar, November 17, 2020
- “Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Challenges for Employers Resulting from COVID-19,” Warner Webinar, May 28, 2020
- “Smart Contracts & Blockchain: Legal Aspects and Patent Issues Related to the Technology,” 2019 West Michigan Spring Symposium, Grand Rapids, May 22, 2019
- “Contracting for Your Data Privacy and Security Needs,” Industry 4.0 Security in a Tech and Data-Driven Age, Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 10, 2019
- “Complying with the CCPA,” and “Cybersecurity & Privacy: Lessons Learned from Data Breaches,” Data Solutions Symposium – Spring 2019, Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 17, 2019, and Novi, Michigan, April 23, 2019
- “Cloud Agreements: Do’s, Don’ts, and Gotchas,” Bankers Education Summit and Trade Show, Michigan Bankers Association, Traverse City, Michigan, April 10-12, 2019
- “Cybersecurity Vendor Relationships and Protecting Your Institution from a Breach,” Legal Trends and Challenges for Higher Educational Institutions Webinar, November 29, 2018
- “General Data Protection Regulation Panel,” Data Solutions Spring Symposium, April 18, 2018, Troy, Michigan
- “Cybersecurity,” Food Marketing Conference, March 20, 2018, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- “When It Hits the Fan,” Michigan Bankers Association IT Symposium, February 15, 2018, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- “Common IS Contracts Mistakes,” GVSU Executive MBA Course, January 19, 2018, Allendale, Michigan
- “When It Rains, It Pours: How Data Breaches Can Get You Sued, and What to Do About It,”The Automotive Supplier’s Legal Guide to 2018: Buckle Up and Get Ready for Rapid Change, February 7, 2018, Troy, Michigan
- “The Care and Feeding of Electronic Health Records,” Healthcare Professional Graduate Student Alliance, Grand Valley State University, October 3, 2017, Allendale, Michigan
- “When It Hits the Fan: Service Level Agreements, Data Breach and Disaster Recovery. Understanding your rights when things go wrong,” Indiana IT Symposium, September 13, 2017, Indianapolis, Indiana
- “Legal Issues Emerging from the Internet of Things” and “Protecting Yourself Legally and Responding to a Ransomware Attack,” Data Solutions Spring Symposium, March 14, 2017, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and April 26, 2017, Novi, Michigan
- “Cybersecurity – What it Means for Auto Suppliers and Implications for IP Protection,” Navigating the Intersection of Today’s Automotive IP and IT, OESA seminar, September 27, 2016, Troy, Michigan
- “Cloud Agreement Dos, Don’ts and Cautions,” Seattle Technology Leadership Summit, Seattle, Washington, May 18, 2016
- “Legal Issues Emerging from the Internet of Things,” 5th Annual ITMA Grand Rapids Symposium, May 12, 2016, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- “Cybersecurity in the SaaS Era,” CCO Roundtable, Detroit, Michigan, May 11, 2016
- Cloud Agreements – Dos, Don’ts and Gotchas, Saginaw, Michigan, May 4, 2016
- “Privacy & Security,” The GLHC 2016 Summit Series, Lansing, Michigan, May 22, 2016
- “Data Protection in the Cloud Era,” Colorado IT Symposium, Denver, Colorado, April 20, 2016
- “Who’s Responsible: A Data Breach Case Study,” and “Privacy and Security Update,” Data Solutions Spring Symposium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 11, 2016, and Novi, Michigan, April 22, 2016
- “Contracting for Information Security,” ACC-CLO, Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 2016
- “Contracting for Privacy and Security,” Data Solutions Fall Symposium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 23, 2015
- “Untangling the Web of Software Licensing,” Automotive Suppliers Intellectual Property Symposium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 3, 2015
- Data Solutions Symposium, Warner Seminar, Southfield, Michigan, June 24, 2015
- “Untangling the Web of Software Licensing,” IP Insights for a New Era of Innovation, Novi, Michigan, June 3, 2015
- “Dealing With Data Security,” Warner HR Seminar, Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 20, 2015
- West Michigan American Records Management Association (ARMS) Spring Seminar, Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 16, 2015
- Data Solutions Symposium, Warner Seminar, Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 20, 2015
- Reviewing Software Licensing Contracts Webinar, 8/13/2013
watch my videos
- Managing Cybersecurity Risk for Family Offices and BusinessesLegacy Matters
- Expanding Cybersecurity and Privacy Laws Heighten HR Department Responsibilities Warner Employment News from the Law Shanty
- Cybersecurity Attacks Growing in Frequency and Cost and Demand Suppliers’ AttentionAhead of the Curve Auto Supplier
- Data Breaches: The Risk, the Cost and What You Can Do to Protect Against ThemAhead of the Curve Auto Supplier
- Automotive Roundtable Series Qtr 4: Cybersecurity Liability Concerns for Automotive Suppliers
- Grand Rapids IT Symposium
- Traverse Connect Economic Strategy Session I: The 360 Degrees of Cybersecurity
- Warner 2023 HR Seminar
- Webinar − State Bar of Michigan Health Law Section: Preparing for and Responding to Data Security Incidents
- Wire Transfer Fraud: Preventing and Mitigating this Rising Threat
- Strategies for Navigating Manufacturing Disruptors
- Warner Privacy Webinar Two-Part Series
- Warner Privacy Webinar Two-Part Series
- Webinar: Back to School — Preparing for Legal Challenges in Higher Education
- Webinar: Considerations for Remote Employees
- Webinar: Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Challenges for Employers Resulting from COVID-19
- 2019 West Michigan Spring Symposium
- Industry 4.0 – Security in a Tech and Data-Driven Age
- Data Solutions Symposium Spring 2019 – Novi
- Data Solutions Symposium Spring 2019 – Grand Rapids
- Webinar: Legal Trends and Challenges Facing Higher Educational Institutions
- 2018 Data Solutions Spring Symposium–GR
- 2018 Data Solutions Spring Symposium–Troy
- The Automotive Supplier’s Legal Guide to 2018: Buckle Up and Get Ready for Rapid Change
- RESCHEDULED–ACC Panel Discussion:
- Navigating the Intersection of Today’s Automotive IP and IT
- 5th Annual itma Grand Rapids Symposium
- Cloud Agreements: Dos, Don’ts and Gotchas
- Data Solutions Fall Symposium
- Automotive Suppliers Intellectual Property Symposium
- IP Insights for a New Era of Innovation
- Human Resources Seminar 2015
- West Michigan American Records Management Association (ARMA) Spring Seminar
- Data Solutions Symposium
- 66 Warner Attorneys Named Top Lawyers by Grand Rapids Magazine
- ‘Nobody Is Immune:’ Nate Steed Discusses Cyberthreats With MiBiz
- Warner Names New Practice, Industry Group Leaders
- Warner Represents Nichols Paper & Supply in Its Sale to Imperial Dade
- 51 Warner Attorneys Rated 2022 Top Lawyers by Grand Rapids Magazine
- Navigating the Intersection of Today’s Automotive IP and IT
- Warner Offers Legal Briefing on Cloud Agreements
- Warner Names Three Attorneys as Partners
- Warner Attorneys to Participate in Executive Leadership Programs in West Michigan
- Warner and OESA Teaming Up for Seminar on Managing and Protecting Emerging Technologies
- Warner to Offer Daylong Human Resources Seminar
- Managing Cybersecurity Risk for Family Offices and Businesses
- Expanding Cybersecurity and Privacy Laws Heighten HR Department Responsibilities
- A Note of Caution: Data Breach Reports May be Discoverable
- Complying With 2023 Consumer Privacy Laws in California and Virginia
- Preparing For the Next Generation of Ransomware Attacks
- Recent Data Privacy & Security Enforcement Actions: Lessons Learned
- Cybersecurity Attacks Growing in Frequency and Cost and Demand Suppliers’ Attention
- Geofencing—Recruiting’s New Golden Technique?
- Germany’s New Federal Data Protection Act Poses Problems for EU’s “Harmonization” of Data Protection Laws
- Geofencing—Recruiting’s New Golden Technique?
- Ransomware Attack Hits Major Corporations Across the Globe
- Data Breaches: The Risk, the Cost and What You Can Do to Protect Against Them
- Proactive Steps Your Business Can Take to Reduce the Threat of Ransomware
- Ransomware on the Rise
- Contributor and reviewer ofThe HITECH Business Associate Contract Bible: Provisions for Covered Entities, Business Associates and Subcontractors, published by the American Bar Association Health Law Section, June, 2013
- Contributor and reviewer ofThe HITECH Business Associate Contract Bible: Provisions for Covered Entities, Business Associates and Subcontractors, published by the American Bar Association Health Law Section, June, 2013