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Troy, Mich.—November 11, 2026—Celebrating 30 years in 2026, intellectual property law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce Hunter DeSantis, an attorney in the firm’s sports law practice, has received the credential of Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) following successful completion of the CIPP/US exam, offered through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
IAPP is a policy neutral, nonprofit association founded in 2000 with a mission to define, promote and improve the professions of privacy, artificial intelligence governance and digital responsibility globally.
CIPP is considered the premier global credential for privacy data protection, with those holding the CIPP credential demonstrating an advanced understanding of U.S. privacy laws and regulations. DeSantis pursued the designation because the connection between intellectual property asset protection and digital regulatory compliance is growing at a rapid pace.
“The intersection between traditional intellectual property and data governance and privacy is continuing to expand in ways never before imagined,” DeSantis said. “The CIPP certification is another tool in my toolbox to assist our clients in protecting and maximizing the value of their IP in all its forms.”
DeSantis’ practice focuses on intellectual property, privacy, and commercial matters, including trademark and copyright protection, brand strategy, and emerging legal issues involving technology and data. He also advises clients in the sports and technology industries, including on name, image and likeness (NIL), branding, and intellectual property matters. Prior to joining Fishman Stewart, DeSantis worked as a trial litigation attorney. He holds a Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Michigan State University.
About Fishman Stewart PLLC
Fishman Stewart helps turn client creativity into valuable intellectual capital. Since its founding in 1996, the firm has obtained tens of thousands of patents and trademark registrations and represented clients in hundreds of cases in Federal Court. As strategic advisers to CEOs and senior executives, Fishman Stewart attorneys develop IP management strategies for U.S. and foreign-based companies to safeguard their business assets throughout the world. To discover how Fishman Stewart leverages intellectual property to effectively increase enterprise value, visit fishstewip.com.