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Akin

Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Akin

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Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded - USA

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Akin has a significant privacy and cybersecurity practice, with robust experience advising on a broad array of regulatory compliance matters. Particularly renowned for its capabilities in handling breach investigations and related litigation for notable clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Akin represented Altice USA in a putative class action rising from a data security incident alleging negligence via breach of contract, violation of New York labor law and the Cable Communications Act.

Strengths

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  • Akin have deep understanding of technology, privacy, cyber security and risk. What sets them apart is their fearlessness, attention to detail and ability to see legal issues holistically.

    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
  • Akin have a deep understanding of how cybersecurity risks and regulatory compliance intersect with broader business objectives, particularly within the private equity space.

    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
  • Akin provide expert and pragmatic advice; they understand the client's business and how it relates to the specific data privacy laws.

    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
  • Akin covers a broad range of issues particularly given their global presence and is among the most respectful, responsive and personable.

    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
  • Akin have strong expertise in privacy matters and the ways and means of the SEC investigation and enforcement divisions. Their advice and representation has been excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Natasha Kohne
    Band 4Natasha Kohne

    Natasha Kohne

    Natasha Kohne has a well-rounded privacy practice with strengths in litigation, compliance counseling and data breach matters. She has notable expertise in advising on CCPA.
    • A lot of lawyers have subject matter expertise in this field, but none have the strategic approach of Natasha. She understands how all of the disparate pieces of these issues work together.

      Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
    • Natasha is very commercially aware of key issues and offers solutions to align with market demand.

      Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
    • Natasha delivers exceptional client service with responsiveness, precision and practical solutions. Her sophisticated approach integrates legal expertise with business priorities.

      Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
    • Natasha is a terrific and practical outside counsel. She tells it to you straight but with kindness and feels in control during difficult situations like investigations. I trust her.

      Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
    • Natasha is great to work with as she is very responsive, understands the subject matter and makes good recommendations.

      Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Evan Wolff
    Band 5Evan Wolff

    Evan Wolff

    Evan Wolff is co-chair of the firm's Privacy & Cybersecurity group and is often engaged by Fortune 100 companies for his work regarding cybersecurity and data breaches, including incident responses.

    • Evan is a go-to for anything related to security.

      Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
    • Evan is peerless as a tech-savvy legal adviser on cybersecurity.

      Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
    • Evan is a great lawyer; he's technically savvy, he understands both the technology and the legal side and knows our business well.

      Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
    • Evan has superior technical chops, connections at many federal and state government agencies, is down to earth, a tireless advocate and whip-smart.

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