Marcus Harris

Partner, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Chicago

Marcus has established one of the country’s leading practices devoted to drafting and

negotiating Enterprise Software related license, implementation and SaaS agreements, as well

as litigating failed software implementations in courts and before arbitration panels across the

country.

He is one of the foremost attorneys in the country representing government entities,

distributors and manufacturers in recovering damages arising out of failed Enterprise

Resource Planning (ERP) software implementations. As a former in-house attorney at some of

the largest software companies in the world, Marcus understands software vendor tactics

and is able to leverage his ERP industry knowledge to advocate on behalf of his clients. He

frequently speaks on emerging technology related issues and is interviewed regularly by the

media.

Beyond his work helping clients recover from failed software implementations, Marcus has

extensive experience dealing with cybersecurity issues. He advises clients on complying with

the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDRP) being implemented and enforced by the

European Union. Failure to be in compliance can result in hefty fines for U.S. software

developers that sell to European customers.

Marcus has significant legal and related business experience in the technology industry. Prior

to entering private practice, he was senior corporate counsel in charge of intellectual property

in the Legal/Contracts Department of SAP America and at SSA Global Technologies (now

Infor), where he developed and managed an extensive international trademark and patent

portfolio, managed intellectual property litigation, conducted intellectual property due diligence

and reviewed advertising material to verify compliance with legal requirements. During law

school, Marcus completed an advanced externship at the United States Copyright Office in

Washington, D.C.