Privacy & Data Security: The Elite - USA
What the team is known for
Alston & Bird has expertise in advising multinational companies on a variety of data and privacy issues, and demonstrates a sophisticated approach to compliance and data protection. Highly adept in issues regarding cybersecurity, with strength in network intrusions, and maintains a fine track record for its work in class action suits and FTC investigations. Also advises US companies on European privacy law, especially on compliance with the GDPR, in collaboration with the firm's Brussels office.
Strengths
"Alston's practitioners are extremely responsive and knowledgeable."
"The firm has a strong incident response practice."
Notable practitioners
Kimberly Kiefer Peretti focuses her practice on cybersecurity counseling, with notable expertise in HIPAA compliance. She draws on her valuable experience as a former cybercrime prosecutor at the Department of Justice. "Kim provides an extremely high level of client service." "She's a terrific lawyer."
