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Javier Becerra, CIPP/US

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Javier Becerra is an associate in Baker Donelson's Atlanta office and a member of the Corporate Group. He is a Certified Information Privacy Professional: United States (CIPP/US).

Professional Biography


Javier is a seasoned corporate attorney specializing in technology-related and complex commercial contracts. With extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide array of agreements – including API and developer agreements, sales and distribution, global agreements, vendor and product sales agreements, software licensing, and OEM agreements – he provides comprehensive legal support tailored to his clients' strategic objectives.

Javier's knowledge extends to Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements, Master Services Agreements (MSAs), strategic alliance and partnership agreements, professional services agreements, and multi-phase statements of work (SOWs). He is also proficient in handling product services agreements, sponsorship agreements, and point-of-sale (POS) subscription agreements, enabling him to navigate the complexities of modern business transactions efficiently.

Prior to joining Baker Donelson, Javier worked as in-house counsel for leading companies across various industries, including a manufacturer of construction, agriculture, and landscaping equipment; a Fortune 500 fintech company; a financial services and insurance company; and an international mining company. His experience extends to working with governmental municipalities, universities, and entities in sectors such as recreational services, reservation systems, ticketing, registration, college athletics, venues and stadiums, restaurants, loan repayment services, and educational institutions across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Born in Cuba, Javier arrived in the United States as a refugee, and he leverages his bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, along with his diverse cultural background, to effectively serve a broad clientele. His personal journey enriches his understanding of different perspectives, allowing him to provide nuanced legal counsel tailored to each client's unique needs. Outside of his professional endeavors, Javier is a proud father of two daughters.

  • Listed in Latino Leaders Magazine Winter Edition 2020's "Top Latino Lawyer to Keep on the Watch"
  • Listed in Atlanta Magazine's "Top 500 Most Powerful Leaders in Atlanta" (2021 & 2022)
  • Recipient – Georgia College and State University's "Outstanding Recent Alumni Award"
  • Recipient – Indiana University Maurer School of Law's "Distinguished Service Award"
  • Board Member – LaAmistad (2023 – present)
  • Board Member – Georgia Hispanic Bar Association (2021 – present)
    • Vice President (2018 – 2019)
    • President (2019 – 2021)
  • Board Member – Salvation Army National Echelon Leadership Council (2022 – present)
  • Board Member – Georgia College and State University Alumni Association Board of Directors (2023 – present)
  • Board Member – Indiana University Maurer School of Law Alumni Board (2023 – present)
  • Board Member – Indiana University Maurer School of Law Latino Alumni Advisory Board (2023 – present)
  • Board Member – Salvation Army Atlanta Echelon Chapter (2019 – present)
    • Vice President (2019 – 2020)
    • Co-President (2020 – 2022)
  • Member – Georgia College and State University Young Alumni Council (2018 – 2021)
  • Member – Indiana University Maurer School of Law Young Alumni Steering Committee (2020 – 2023)
  • Member – International Association of Privacy Professionals
  • Ex-officio Member – Emory Alumni Board (2023 – 2024)
  • State Bar of Georgia Young Lawyers Division (2021 – 2022)
    • Board Member (2021 – 2022)
    • Member-at-Large Representative (2019 – 2021)
    • Co-Chair, Corporate Counsel Committee (2019 – 2020), (2024 – present)

Education

  • Emory University Goizueta School of Business, M.B.A. Candidate, 2025
  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., 2017
  • Georgia College and State University, B.S. in Biology, 2012

Admissions

  • Georgia, 2017

Languages

  • Spanish

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