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Privacy & Data Security: Litigation - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster is a market-leading data security and privacy firm, offering the full suite of privacy law services, including data breach notification and enforcement. Well versed in creating tailored privacy policies for clients. Possesses significant experience advising on FTC and state privacy regulatory compliance matters. Works with notable established and emerging life sciences and technology companies. Often provides counsel to clients on the privacy aspects of major M&A transactions.

Strengths

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The firm has been particularly skilled in advising on where we need to give to bolster our position, and where we can dig in and push back. It has been a great partner.

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The firm is able to handle complex matters in a way that allows our business to operate while managing our risk levels. Its depth is excellent.

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They are creative, responsive and have a deep bench with experts in everything.

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The firm has distinguished expertise in the field, first-rate strategic analysis and implementation, capable of handling sensitive matters with practical problem-solving and excellent teamwork.

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Morrison Foerster's team are incredibly responsive, knowledgeable and well resourced. It's often stressful handling cybersecurity issues, but they're outstanding.

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Notable Practitioners

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L Richard Fischer
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L Richard Fischer
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Senior Statespeople
Senior counsel Richard Fischer remains a highly regarded figure in the privacy space. His storied career has included acting for insurers, banks and retailers.
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Miriam Wugmeister
Miriam Wugmeister
Star Individuals

Miriam Wugmeister is frequently engaged by multinational corporations and Fortune 500 companies to advise on compliance with privacy regulations globally and for representation in major FTC investigations.

I think Miriam is a real star in many ways as she's very practical for clients and has built a really strong team. She knows things inside and out.

Miriam is the true leader with respect to how she works on breaches and incident response.

Miriam is the absolute best in the business. I unequivocally trust her to provide practical, actionable legal advice. It's difficult to have a truly global data security practice and she manages it.

Miriam is top of the class.

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Boris Segalis
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Boris Segalis
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Band 2
Boris Segalis is well known for his experience representing clients in government investigations and frequently provides regulatory advice to developers of new technologies, including AI.

Boris is brilliant at quickly assessing the complexity, then breaking down the consequences systematically.

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Julie O'Neill
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Julie O'Neill
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Band 3
Julie O'Neill is recommended for her expertise in a wide range of privacy matters, frequently advising on CCPA and COPPA compliance, as well as acting for clients undergoing FTC investigations.

Julie O'Neill is just smart and easy to talk to and we have practical, in-depth discussions about complex regulations where these laws are new and the results are tangible and business-friendly.

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Melissa Crespo
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Melissa Crespo
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Band 3
Melissa Crespo demonstrates considerable strength in providing counsel to clients on HIPPA compliance and matters related to AI technologies in the healthcare privacy sphere.

Melissa is a rockstar and there is no question she can't answer.

Melissa has helped us navigate on several time sensitive and complex issues in a practical and business-friendly way. She is always a pleasure to work with.

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Purvi G Patel
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Purvi G Patel
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Band 3
Purvi Patel has a broad client base that consists of organisations in the technology and retail space. She has experience of handling issues arising from claims under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California False Advertising Law.

Purvi is great; she's super smart and provides really sound advice we're very confident in.

Purvi is great and very smart.

I would highlight Purvi, she's great. For a matter regarding privacy laws she would be the first person on my mind. She is very responsive, excellent, client oriented and very helpful to us.

My confidence in and reliance on Purvi has steadily increased as I've continued to work with her on various matters. She is quick to respond and that helps me do my job well.

I thought she was really strong.

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Tiffany Cheung
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Tiffany Cheung
3
Band 3
Tiffany Cheung routinely handles complex and high-profile class actions. Her broad practice also involves representing clients in a range of disputes, including those relating to consumer advertising issues and wiretapping claims.

Tiffany is an excellent team leader and trusted partner.

Tiffany is a highly effective and seasoned litigator in court and at the settlement table. Her knowledge and insights are invaluable.

Tiffany is wonderful. A great lawyer and provides very good customer service.

Tiffany is a brilliant tactician, strategist and trusted legal confidant. She is incredibly sharp at thinking through next steps, being a step ahead of the adversary and creative in achieving results.

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Nathan D. Taylor
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Nathan D. Taylor
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Band 4

Nathan Taylor specializes in financial privacy law and assisting companies with adopting the CCPA, while also being proficient at handling cross-border data transfer agreements.

Nathan is very smart.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Privacy & Data Security: Cybersecurity
Miriam Wugmeister
Miriam Wugmeister
Star Individuals
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Boris Segalis
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Boris Segalis
2
Band 2
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Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare
Melissa Crespo
3
Melissa Crespo
3
Band 3
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Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
Purvi G Patel
3
Purvi G Patel
3
Band 3
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Tiffany Cheung
3
Tiffany Cheung
3
Band 3
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Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
L Richard Fischer
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L Richard Fischer
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Senior Statespeople
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Miriam Wugmeister
1
Miriam Wugmeister
1
Band 1
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Boris Segalis
3
Boris Segalis
3
Band 3
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Julie O'Neill
3
Julie O'Neill
3
Band 3
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Nathan D. Taylor
4
Nathan D. Taylor
4
Band 4
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