Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
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About
Provided by Perkins Coie LLP
Perkins Coie’s Privacy & Security group represents some of the world’s leading Internet companies, wired and wireless communications providers, brick-and-mortar retailers and emerging online businesses.
Data and security breaches are increasingly headline news and the current legal climate includes complex and nuanced rules governing the collection, use, storage, and disposal of information that vary by jurisdiction and is continually evolving. We work closely with our clients to help them stay abreast of national and international regulatory and statutory changes and industry initiatives related to mobile applications, online and mobile advertising, means of capturing location information, and cloud computing.
We regularly advise clients on how to implement "privacy by design" principles into their organizations, and how to best respond to law enforcement and civil requests for user information, sophisticated network attacks and other security breaches. Our data breach and network intrusion response team, including several former DOJ cybercrime prosecutors, regularly counsels clients with concerns about data breaches and assists with coordinating incident response and required notifications.
We help our clients respond to immediate issues and understand that it is never too late to address privacy and security matters.
Chambers Review
Perkins Coie has an experienced group that excels in matters pertaining to cross-border data transfer and also provides counsel on global strategies for compliance with data protection laws. Maintains particular expertise in requests for information work and is also adept at advising on data breach issues, including matters with national security implications. Represents clients from a range of sectors, including information technology, telecommunication and consumer product manufacturing. Noted for substantial strength in the representation of companies in government investigations and class actions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The group is incredibly strong and they have a deep grasp of legal issues."
"Perkins has a very solid bench and the lawyers are always responsive and considerate."
"The group is incredibly strong and they have a deep grasp of legal issues."
"Perkins has a very solid bench and the lawyers are always responsive and considerate."
Notable Practitioners
Meredith Halama 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.
"She has deep understanding of the industry and its business practices."
"Meredith is very well respected and impressive in the adtech space."
James Snell has a well-rounded privacy practice. He has expertise in COPPA and CCPA-related matters and is often sought out by clients to represent them in emerging areas such as session replay litigation.
"Jim is a terrific adviser and he has a broad range of knowledge."
"He is a dedicated lawyer."
Janis Kestenbaum is highly experienced in advising on the navigation of consumer protection regulations in a privacy context.
"Janis is a great lawyer."
"She's terrific, she is effective and very knowledgeable."
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