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Morrison Foerster

Privacy & Data Security: The Elite

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Morrison & Foerster’s market-leading Privacy + Data Security team includes more than 60 experienced lawyers across the U.S., Europe, and Asia providing seamless, integrated global service. Our extensive experience, familiarity with global data protection laws, and geographic reach position us to handle virtually any privacy or data security issue, anywhere in the world. From big data to cybersecurity, user-generated content to interest-based advertising, and cloud computing to the Internet of Things, our lawyers are at the forefront of issues involving cutting-edge technologies.

Our team assists many multinationals in developing their cross-border compliance strategies and we are familiar with the data protection laws in every jurisdiction in which they exist. We also know that our clients seek solutions that balance legal compliance with commercial realities, and employ innovative strategies to solve their most complex challenges.

We have also worked with countless organizations to design and strengthen their data security policies and practices to prevent data security breaches, minimize the risks associated with them, and comply with the ever-growing landscape of national and state data security requirements. A prominent aspect of our practice is advising clients when a material breach actually occurs. We are at the forefront of helping clients respond to emergency situations and have provided counsel on several of the most noteworthy security incidents of recent years.

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Privacy & Data Security: The Elite - 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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster is defending Oracle in a putative class action asserting wiretapping, invasion of privacy and other claims under California, Florida and federal laws.

Strengths

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  • I know when I reach out to Morrison Foerster, I will get quick, accurate and practical advice.

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  • They take a pragmatic approach to data privacy and always give sound advice that is useful for the business.

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  • The depth and breadth of expertise at Morrison Foerster is phenomenal.

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  • Morrison Foerster provides extremely sophisticated analysis and subject matter expertise.

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  • No matter the jurisdiction, specific nuance of a matter or complexity at hand, this team has been able to deliver consistently excellent support at speed.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • L Richard Fischer
    L Richard Fischer

    L Richard Fischer

    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

    Miriam Wugmeister

    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. She is also cochair of the firm's global data, cyber and privacy group.

    • She's one of the most respected cybersecurity lawyers out there.

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    • Miriam is absolutely unmatched in this field, there is no partner I would rather work with.

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    • Miriam is an incredibly-talented attorney whose client service is exceptional and depth and breadth of knowledge is unsurpassed.

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    • She immediately understands complex legal issues and can spot things that might go unnoticed. More importantly, she's an expert in data security breaches. I know I would call her immediately if a company that I worked at had a data security breach.

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    • Miriam's advice is always practical, reasonable and calming.

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  • Boris Segalis
    Boris Segalis

    Boris Segalis

    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 takes compliance principles and makes them actionable for businesses.

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  • Melissa Crespo
    Melissa Crespo

    Melissa Crespo

    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 talented healthcare privacy lawyer with deep experience and expertise in her field.

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    • Melissa is an awesome, quality lawyer who is easy to work with and collaborate with.

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    • I really no one I trust more than Melissa when I'm dealing with a breach event.

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    • She is always accessible, extremely creative and has her ear to the ground in healthcare.

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  • Purvi G Patel
    Purvi G Patel

    Purvi G Patel

    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 has a good depth of experience and can negotiate good outcomes.

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    • Purvi is an excellent negotiator. She is extremely knowledgeable and very good at pointing out the weaknesses in the other side's case, strengthening ours.

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    • She is a great litigator and her reputation precedes her.

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  • Tiffany Cheung
    Tiffany Cheung

    Tiffany Cheung

    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. She is also cochair of the firm’s technology industry group.

    • Tiffany has incredible command of complex issues.

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    • She is a great leader of the team and does a fantastic job of coming up with global strategy and development, and manages the team well.

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    • Tiffany has a superb understanding of the realities of trying to be compliant in a complex industry and commercial environment.

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  • Julie O'Neill
    Julie O'Neill

    Julie O'Neill

    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.
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  • Nathan D. Taylor
    Nathan D. Taylor

    Nathan D. Taylor

    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.

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