Wakiyama to Lead Flaster Greenberg’s AI Practice Group

On Jun 4, 2025

Flaster Greenberg Shareholder Peter T. Wakiyama has been named a member of the law firm’s Intellectual Property Department and as leader of its Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and AI Practice Group.

Wakiyama, an intellectual property attorney, has nearly 30 years of experience advising clients in all areas of intellectual property, technology transactions, privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI). He regularly counsels clients on a wide range of AI topics, including the development, adoption, and use of AI tools, emerging AI intellectual property and licensing issues, and transactions that involve AI intellectual property and data assets used to train AI models.

The goal of the new Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Artificial Intelligence Practice Group is to help clients navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape surrounding emerging technologies. Comprising a multidisciplinary team of attorneys with deep expertise in emerging technologies, data protection, and intellectual property, the group will advise businesses on risk management, regulatory compliance, and responsible AI deployment.

“I can say confidently that there’s no one better suited to lead our Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & AI Practice Group and strengthen our already formidable IP Department,” said Jordan LaVine, co-managing shareholder of Flaster Greenberg. “I’ve had the privilege of knowing Peter both professionally and personally for nearly 20 years. He is the legal authority on a wide range of AI-related matters. In addition, he’s committed to client service and has deep legal expertise, strategic insight, and unwavering integrity. These attributes make him an invaluable addition to our team as we expand our capabilities in these rapidly evolving areas.”

Wakiyama is a frequent author and sought-after lecturer and trainer who provides programming for clients as well as major universities. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Wakiyama received his J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law and his B.A. from La Salle University. Wakiyama is also an active member of the iTech Law Association and the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania.

Prior to Flaster Greenberg, Wakiyama spent more than a decade at WolfBlock (one of the largest law firms in Philadelphia before its dissolution) and more than 15 years combined as a partner at Pepper Hamilton, Troutman Pepper, and most recently at Troutman Pepper Locke, one of the largest law firms in the U.S.

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