Michael Cannizzaro

Michael Cannizzaro is the Chief Information Officer for Pryor Cashman, where he brings 25 years of experience providing strategic and operational governance to organizations within the legal industry.

Mike is adept at identifying opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems and resources including staffing, purchasing, and in-house development. With a solid foundation in systems integration and conversions, as well as in operations and infrastructure management, he spearheads the firm's efforts to provide a secure and forward-thinking IT environment for clients and employees alike.

Since joining the firm, Mike has developed a strategic technology plan and budget to build the right infrastructure for future scalability and expansion of the firm's services. After building the firm's fully virtual desktop nearly a decade ago, Mike has provided continual upgrades in various cloud-based technologies, which have proven their mettle during the COVID-19 pandemic. His work to further the security of the firm and our clients is borne out through his recent development of the firm's Information Security Department, which addresses cybersecurity evolution, compliance and client demands in real-time.

Mike is also responsible for the development of the firm's IT training, and created an attorney and staff education program named “IT University,” which includes enhanced cybersecurity and phishing scenario training, traditional and virtual classroom training, one-topic quick tips, and monthly newsletters for the firm's employees.

Through Mike's efforts, the firm has achieved compliance in accordance with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 27001/2013), and has made the firm fully complaint with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Mike previously held senior IT roles at Clifford Chance, Pillsbury, Darby & Darby, and General Electric, among others.