Morgan Lewis

Vito Petretti

Partner

Vito Petretti’s practice focus is technology and outsourcing matters. Clients regularly turn to him to draft and negotiate domestic and international outsourcing service agreements for a variety of business processes, such as information technology, finance and accounting, human resources, and procurement. Within the realm of information technology, Vito drafts and negotiates agreements for software licensing, hardware purchases and leases, data licensing and subscriptions, website hosting and development, and other technology-related agreements, including system implementation, joint venture, and strategic alliance agreements.

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Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    Extended Profile

    Vito also works on a range of commercial matters such as supply and distribution agreements, manufacturing agreements, consulting and service agreements, marketing and advertising agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other documents and agreements in support of sourcing and supply chain operations.

    Vito consistently shares information and insights through Morgan Lewis’s blog, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis. He has written or co-authored several articles on aspects of outsourcing and technology for a variety of industry publications including for financing and accounting, banking, media, and human resources professionals.

    Education

    • Montclair State University, 1996, M.A.
    • Rutgers University, 1994, B.A.
    • Villanova University School of Law, 1999, J.D., Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif

    Admissions

    • New Jersey
    • New York
    • Pennsylvania

    Awards and Affiliations

    Recommended, Media, technology and telecoms: Technology transactions, The Legal 500 US (2019)

    Listed, Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2011, 2013–2015)

    Listed, Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business (2012)

    Recommended, M&A/corporate and commercial - Commercial deals and contracts, Media, technology and telecoms - Technology - transactions, The Legal 500 US (2013, 2015-2018)

    Managing Editor, Villanova Law Review

    Associate Editor, Villanova Law Review

    Publications

    6/3/2019 - SAFETY Act Provides Liability Protection to Colleges and Universities for Physical Security of Stadiums and Arenas, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/23/2019 - May 29 Event: Technology May-rathon: Brexit & Life Sciences, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/23/2019 - New York Creates Cybersecurity Division to Protect Against Cyber Threats, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/21/2019 - Legal Issues in Esports, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/21/2019 - Contract Corner: Exceptions to Unenforceability of Termination in the Event of Bankruptcy Clauses (Part 2), Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/9/2019 - Contract Corner: Termination in the Event of Bankruptcy Clauses Are Generally Unenforceable (Part 1), Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/6/2019 - Robotic Process Automation Proving Fruitful for Early Adopters, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/3/2019 - May 21 Event – Technology May-rathon: Best Practices in Supply Chain Cybersecurity, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/31/2018 - Contract Corner: Best Practices for Securing IP Ownership, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/29/2018 - Upcoming Event and LawFlash: Supreme Court Upholds Class Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreements, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/22/2018 - Contract Corner: Contractual Allocation of Intellectual Property Ownership, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/17/2018 - Contract Corner: US Intellectual Property Ownership – Default Laws, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/15/2018 - Commercial Use of Drones – Part 2: Privacy, Local Laws, and Business Considerations, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/10/2018 - Commercial Use of Drones – Part 1: Complying with FAA Guidelines, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/8/2018 - LawFlash: California Supreme Court Changes Rules for Classifying Workers as Independent Contractors by Adopting ABC Test in Some Circumstances, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/3/2018 - Truly Driverless Cars: California’s New Rules Permit Testing Without Drivers, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    9/29/2017 - ICO Offers Guidance for Contracts under the GDPR, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    9/29/2017 - White House Issues Report on IT Modernization, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    9/22/2017 - European Central Bank Releases Guide on Assessment of Fintech Bank License Applications, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    9/18/2017 - Morgan Lewis Launches MLGlobalTech on Social Media, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    9/15/2017 - FTC Settles Charges Regarding Privacy Shield Noncompliance, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    9/14/2017 - FCC Issues Order to Modernize Common Carrier Rules, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    9/7/2017 - Event: Siri Goes to Medical School—The Rise of AI in Healthcare, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    9/6/2017 - Delaware Updates Data Breach Notification Obligations, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    1/26/2017 - Cross-Device Tracking: An FTC Staff Report, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    1/24/2017 - Webinar on Cross-Border Data Transfer Trends: Russia and the EU, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    1/19/2017 - OMB Issues Guidelines for Preparing for and Responding to PII Breaches, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    1/12/2017 - DIFC to Launch FinTech Hive, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    1/12/2017 - Upcoming Event: Orlando Robotic Process Automation Congress, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    1/11/2017 - EU Proposed ePrivacy Rules to Extend to all Electronic Communications Providers, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    1/5/2017 - US Trade Associations and ISPs Petition FCC to Reconsider New Privacy Rules, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    12/1/2016 - DHS Guidelines for IoT Device Security, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    11/23/2016 - Upcoming Event: Technology Companies and Electronic Contracting, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    11/22/2016 - Upcoming Webinar: 2017 Trends and Challenges in Technology Transactions, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    11/22/2016 - State CIOs Increasingly Outsource IT Applications and Services, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    11/16/2016 - Growing Concern over Security of IoT Devices, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    11/16/2016 - Data Breach Trends, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    11/9/2016 - Automation Drives Global Business Services Maturity, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    11/2/2016 - United Kingdom to Implement EU General Data Protection Regulation, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    1/28/2016 - New Business Models Changing the Outsourcing Market, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    1/25/2016 - 2016 Outsourcing Trends to Watch, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    1/20/2016 - Global Outsourcing Industry Finishes Strong in 2015, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    1/16/2016 - US Government Issues Regulations Covering Cybercrime Sanctions, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    1/15/2016 - Avoiding Bias in Big Data, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    1/8/2016 - FTC Issues Guidance on Native Advertising, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    1/7/2016 - China’s Controversial New Antiterrorism Law Raises Concerns, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/30/2015 - New Connecticut Law Prohibits Employer Access to Employees’ Personal Online Accounts, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/29/2015 - Reach of Nevada Personal Data Laws Extended, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/27/2015 - Outsourcing Experts: Vietnam Is the Next Big Destination, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/22/2015 - Cloud Providers to Focus on Security for Corporate Users, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/15/2015 - United States and Japan Form Cybersecurity Alliance in Hopes of Building International Norms, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/14/2015 - IT Outsourcing Prices on the Decline, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/12/2015 - Washington Law Expands State Data Breach Notification Obligations, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    5/11/2015 - Changes to PCI Data Security Standard Call for Review of Encryption Protocols, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    2/27/2015 - California State Legislature Continues Its Emphasis on Privacy and Consumer Protection, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    2/27/2015 - New York Financial Regulator Says Cybersecurity Is the Most Important Issue His Agency will Face in 2015, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    2/23/2015 - Impressive Gains Reported in IT Outsourcing for Small- to Mid-Sized UK Businesses, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    2/19/2015 - The Personal Data Notification & Protection Act Seeks Uniformity in Responses to Data Security Breaches, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    2/13/2015 - Pension & Investments Discusses Cybersecurity Considerations for Retirement Plans, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    2/4/2015 - Nice Insight on Trends and Expectations for Outsourcing in the Biopharmaceutical Industry, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    2/2/2015 - The Internet of Things: The Federal Trade Commission Joins the Discussion, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    9/3/2014 - California's New Kill-Switch Law Targets Smartphone Thieves, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    9/2/2014 - Delaware Adopts New Data Destruction Law, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    8/28/2014 - Proposed Update to Accounting for Fees Paid in Cloud Computing Arrangements, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    8/27/2014 - Wearable Devices and Data Privacy: Wearing Your Heart (Rate…and More) on Your Sleeve, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    8/26/2014 - Practice Alert: "Ban the Box" Laws May Affect Screening Requirements Under Your Outsourcing or Other Services Contracts, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    8/21/2014 - A Peek at Future Demand for Outsourcing, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    8/19/2014 - PCI Data Security Standard 3.0: New Guidance to Consider When Engaging Service Providers, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    8/14/2014 - Necessary Considerations for Implementing a Multi-Sourced Environment, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    8/13/2014 - Facilities Management Outsourcing: Not Your Average “House” Guest, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

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    News

    6/1/2017 - Morgan Lewis Advises Ferguson Enterprises in Sale of Endries International

    6/17/2015 - Morgan Lewis Advises Pearson on $350M Sale of PowerSchool Business

    7/2/2012 - Morgan Lewis Promotes Twelve Lawyers to Partnership

    Events

    6/5/2019 - Exploring Agile Development Methodology

    2/7/2019 - A Master Workshop on Negotiations and Contracting for Complex Relationships

    12/14/2017 - Executive Immersion Program – New York

    6/15/2016 - Executive Immersion Program

    4/13/2016 - 2016 Annual Outsourcing & Strategic Transactions Roundtable

    2/10/2015 - Hot Topics in Outsourcing 2015

    4/13/2011 - Seminars for Sourcing: Efficient and Effective Contracting
    Part II - Supporting Supply Chain and Sourcing Contract Workflow in Challenging Economic Times

    4/6/2011 - Seminars for Sourcing: Efficient and Effective Contracting
    Part I - Structuring and Negotiating Outsourcing Agreements in an Evolving Market