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Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
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Hogan Lovells’ market-leading Privacy and Data Security group is experienced in advising companies on privacy and cybersecurity compliance and response to major global cyberattacks and data breaches, and associated investigations and litigation. With over 100 lawyers located across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, we have one of the largest and most experienced privacy and cybersecurity practices in the world. We are consistently recognized as a leader in data, privacy, and cybersecurity, having been ranked Band 1 by Chambers for 11 consecutive years. We were named “Privacy and Data Security Law Firm of the Year” in 2015, 2017, and 2022, making Hogan Lovells the only firm to receive this award more than once.
Our global team advises organizations around the world on appropriate handling of personal data, including health and medical information, marketing restrictions, data protection issues, and privacy compliance strategies. We are heavily experienced in advising medical device manufacturers, health technology companies, laboratories, health systems and academic medical centers in navigating privacy rules for cutting edge, complex and innovative initiatives. We are able to counsel our clients on industry practice and anticipated regulatory changes like no other firm due to our broad client base and deep involvement with policy makers in the development of new national and international legal standards for health data.
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Hogan Lovells US LLP continue to counsel Labcorp in data protection, compliance and cybersecurity, including managing and implementing a consent process to address consent requirements under state genetic testing laws in all 50 states.
Strengths
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They understand the client's business needs and by using their depth of legal knowledge, they are able to provide practical, implementable and sound advice for a business.
Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentUSAThe firm provides outstanding litigation support. Their skills, attention to detail and transparent support is outstanding.
Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentUSAThey are able to provide guidance on how similarly situated companies are responding to various regulatory and industry developments.
Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentUSAHogan Lovells is a high quality, high caliber firm that delivers exceptional legal and client service.
Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentUSAThe firm display depth of knowledge and have the ability to break things down between the theoretical and practical.
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Notable Practitioners
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Senior Statespeople 
Senior Statespeople Christopher Wolf
Christopher Wolf is noted for his seasoned expertise in privacy law matters and remains an excellent choice of counsel for complex regulatory issues. Band 1 
Band 1 Marcy Wilder
Marcy Wilder is well versed in representing clients in regulatory investigations, with a particularly strong reputation in the healthcare sector. She is particularly recommended for guidance with the implementation of HIPAA compliance plans. Marcy is an exceptional lawyer and is able to provide us with great counsel and creative solutions.
Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentUSAMarcy consistently provides high quality, practical and actionable guidance.
Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentUSAWhen it comes to matters of HIPAA, Marcy is the go-to resource in this space. She knows her stuff backwards and forwards and is great at providing pragmatic advice.
Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentUSAMarcy's expertise is unmatched, her judgment is sharp.
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Band 2 
Band 2 Paul Otto
Paul Otto is notably adept at providing counsel on cyber-attacks in the health sphere. He is also regularly called upon to advise clients on federal and state investigations. Paul consistently looks beyond our immediate legal questions to offer beneficial strategic and business-oriented insights for us to consider.
Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentUSAHe consistently provides high quality, practical and actionable guidance.
Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentUSAHis knowledge and experience provides confidence and speed for executives having to make far-reaching decisions in high-stakes cyber events.
Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentUSAPaul is calm, patient, thoughtful and is very creative in his approach to tackling complex legal issues.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Allison Holt Ryan
Allison Holt Ryan leads the firm's digital, privacy and cybersecurity disputes practice. She is highlighted for her representation of prominent life sciences, healthcare, entertainment and technology clients in multi-district class actions arising from cyberattacks and data breaches.
Allison is a powerhouse, she is very down to earth, effective, tireless and a great advocate.
Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentUSAHer depth of knowledge and guidance is really good. She is great in court.
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Band 3 Band 3 Melissa Levine
Melissa Levine is an esteemed practitioner in healthcare privacy. She has extensive experience with HIPAA, counseling clients on its implementation, compliance and privacy governance.
Melissa is a relentless advocate for the success of our business.
Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentUSAMelissa always understood what I needed and delivered.
Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentUSAMelissa exercises excellent judgment and can provide practical guidance and counsel.
Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentUSAShe is particularly skilled at helping her clients assess risk based on both legal and non-legal factors.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Scott Loughlin
Scott Loughlin has significant experience of providing counsel on compliance with complex privacy regulations, as well as incident preparedness and response. He demonstrates notable strength in the healthcare sector. He is very savvy in understanding and balancing legal risk with business need.
Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentUSAScott stands out as highly knowledgeable and provides clear, practical advice.
Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentUSAScott is very knowledgeable in the area of health privacy.
Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentUSAScott always goes above and beyond for clients, and can be counted on to provide expert advice.
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Up and Coming Up and Coming Vassi Iliadis
Vassi Iliadis has a burgeoning practice in representing healthcare and technology clients in mass arbitrations, class actions and regulatory investigations.
Ranked Individuals at Hogan Lovells (7)
USA - Nationwide
Marcy Wilder
Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare
View profile Paul Otto
Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare
View profile Melissa Levine
Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare
View profile Allison Holt Ryan
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
View profile Vassi Iliadis
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
View profile Christopher Wolf
Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
View profile Scott Loughlin
Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
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Christopher Wolf
View profile of Christopher WolfMarcy Wilder
View profile of Marcy WilderMelissa Levine
View profile of Melissa LevineVassi Iliadis
View profile of Vassi IliadisAllison Holt Ryan
View profile of Allison Holt RyanPaul Otto
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