Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP`s Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Innovation division has received market praise for the breadth of issues it handles, ranging from regulatory review, litigation and law enforcement, as well as its outstanding client portfolio. which includes names from Facebook, Tencent, Cartoon Network and the New York Times, among others. Disputes over technology, advertising and privacy are particular strengths of the team, which is also highlighted by its in-house investigative expertise, which results from the presence of lawyers on the team, who are former prosecutors specializing in cybercrime. In New York, Alexander Southwell is co-chair of the group and a member of the White Collar Defense and Investigation Practice. Her counterpart is Ashlie Beringer in Palo Alto, who focuses on defending tech companies in global regulations and litigation. Eric Vandevelde and Ashley Rogers are also key members of the team. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP`s cybersecurity, privacy and privacy practice based in San Francisco and Dallas stands out for its breadth and is regularly sought after by companies that need to update their California Consumer Privacy Act privacy policies to seek representation in privacy and cybersecurity disputes. including data breach class actions, as well as assistance with data breaches. state and internal investigations. Regulatory advice and compliance are also important areas in addition to transactional work. Natasha Kohne in San Francisco is an expert in retail, healthcare, financial services and energy, and leads the division with Michelle Reed in Dallas, which specializes in privacy and security risk assessments and procedures to mitigate privacy and cybersecurity threats.
Jo-Ellyn S. Klein is a key point of contact in Washington DC. WilmerHale has a recognized cybersecurity and privacy practice characterized by its skills in handling data breaches, experience in investigations and government regulations, and technical knowledge. Privacy, corporate governance, national security, litigation and other areas of interest combine and contribute to the success of the Washington DC-based cyber incident team led by Kirk Nahra and Benjamin Powell: Powell advises companies on significant cybersecurity incidents and incident preparedness in various sectors, while Nahra`s practice is to implement the requirements of data protection and security laws across the country and internationally. Jason Chipman is particularly active in the area of corporate due diligence for transactions involving security and data protection issues. Data as an asset Data-driven business models are driving a variety of new legal issues ranging from compliance, privacy, and cybersecurity to antitrust, taxes, blockchain, social media, and more. Our cross-practice team of data experts can help you overcome these interconnected legal challenges and provide holistic support for strategic transactions to obtain data or data-related assets. “Alysa Hutnik – a deep experience, a long-time practitioner in this field – she has seen regulations and laws from the beginning and their development. Also understands our company well and can go hunting right away instead of increasing costs and taking the work of the board of directors out of our internal team. Their billing rate is also extremely reasonable, especially compared to other large companies. It is smart, convenient, easy to use and extremely responsive. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP`s expertise in data strategy and security is “unmatched”.
The team excels at managing complex investigations and privacy incidents, including ransomware attacks. Luke Dembosky in Washington DC focuses on the DOJ`s cyber business and leads the team with New Yorker Avi Gesser, an “incredible consultant” and best known for representing international financial services firms, private equity firms, hedge funds and media organizations in cybersecurity incidents and civil lawsuits. Risk assessor Jim Pastore is also mentioned. Attorney Johanna Skrzypczyk joined the team in April 2021 from the New York Attorney General`s Office and focuses on privacy and consumer justice. The newly opened San Francisco office, which was established in late 2021, also has cybersecurity capabilities. “They provide global support and understand the limitations of organizations when structuring compliance programs.” Among Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP`s industry specializations, data security incidents for consumer class action lawsuits stand out. Specifically, a team led by Gregory Parks, co-head of the Philadelphia practice, supported the Hudson`s Bay Company in a series of class action lawsuits resulting from a data incident involving payment card information. Cookie misuse class actions, CCPA and GDPR issues are also at the heart of the practice, which includes Reece Hirsch and Mark Krotoski, based in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, as key names. King & Spalding LLP has global capabilities in data protection, crisis and litigation management and response. The law firm`s practice in data breach class actions and its knowledge of the financial sector is particularly noteworthy. Phyllis Sumner in Atlanta leads the team and specifically acted as lead counsel for Equifax in 2021 in response to the high-profile data breach. His colleagues are David Balser, also in Atlanta, and Zachary Fardon in Chicago.
