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Privacy & Data Security: Litigation

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Cooley LLP

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What the Team is Known For

Cooley has a robust practice with particular skill in handling privacy and data security matters linked to mobile, online and health technology. Enjoys a global presence that allows an integrated network of attorneys to assist clients nationally, as well as in the UK and the EU. Sought after for its expertise in privacy litigation, especially class action defense. Closely linked to leading trade groups and government bodies, with a growing client base in emerging technology companies. Regularly negotiates the privacy and data security aspects of corporate transactions.

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Work Highlights

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Cooley LLP continued to represent AARP, in a class action alleging violations of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) and other claims.

Strengths

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Cooley is extremely competent at bridging the gap between business and commercial concerns and how they interact with healthcare law.
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The team is exceptionally responsive and collaborative, often serving as true partners in navigating sensitive, high stakes situations.
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The firm provides practical, business-focused advice on complex regulatory matters, enabling us to make informed decisions efficiently.
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Cooley is always willing and able to bring their team together to unpack complex issues. They work with urgency to bring the right expertise to the table.
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Cooley bring a wealth of knowledge in the field yet understand the business issues underlying these matters.
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Notable Practitioners

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Meredith Halama
Meredith Halama is cochair of the firm's privacy and security practice and chair of the AdTech group. She is very experienced in the privacy space, often advising clients on highly complex areas at the intersection of law and technology. She is also well respected by peers for her expertise in AdTech privacy matters.
Meredith is a leading expert on Adtech privacy, and a great partner for our business.
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Meredith's advice is consistently pragmatic, reasonable, and focused on helping us move forward with confidence.
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Meredith is a go-to attorney in the Adtech space.
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Benedict Y Hur
Benedict Hur has lead multiple data privacy class actions for the firm. He also frequently advises clients in the technology industry on federal and state privacy laws.
Benedict is a very sharp intellectual and a very vigorous advocate.
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He is a phenomenal lawyer.
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Kristen J. Mathews
Kristen Mathews is a highly regarded attorney, noted for her standout experience in the creation of customized compliance programs, including breach response planning.
Her work is consistently responsive, thoughtful, wise and detail-oriented.
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Kristen is results-driven, commercially astute, tech proficient and a valued collaborator.
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Kristen has a very calm demeanor. She is very detailed, thorough and is technically savvy.
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Travis LeBlanc
Travis LeBlanc frequently advises on major data breaches and represents clients in FTC investigations and privacy litigation. He brings to private practice his experience as chief of the Enforcement Bureau at the FCC. He cochairs the firm’s global cyber, data and privacy practice.
He is incredibly bright, capable, experienced and talented.
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Travis really does know his stuff and has deep relationships across both the state and federal levels.
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Travis shows a high level of sophistication in regulatory matters drawing from his deep experience in government. He can provide strategic counsel, not just in terms of substance, but also the opposing side's style.
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Andrew Epstein
Andrew Epstein is renowned for his strength in the healthcare privacy field. He has notable experience of advising clients on responding to government investigations, as well as regulatory issues arising from transactions in the space.
Andrew is adept at being highly technical and sophisticated where needed, but also at advising on risk pressure points and ways to mitigate risk while achieving the business purposes.
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He exhibits strong commercial awareness, consistently demonstrating an understanding of our mission and business context, ensuring his advice is both legally sound and strategically aligned with our goals.
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Andrew is a fantastic partner and a valuable adviser.
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Randy V Sabett
Randy Sabett comes highly recommended for his contribution to the cybersecurity sphere, routinely advising a broad range of clients on data breaches, regulatory investigations and compliance issues.
Randy took time to understand how we operated, what our needs were and how he could best advise us.
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Randy is as good as it gets in cybersecurity.
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Tiana Demas
Tiana Demas is a leading litigator who represents clients in complex privacy and data breach cases at federal and state level.
Tiana has a really good strategic mind and grasp of the law.
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Tiana understands businesses and her strategic planning skills are top notch.
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