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Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded - USA
What the Team is Known For
Sheppard Mullin's privacy and cybersecurity team are subject matter experts having written treatises on data breach and security law. The firm is often called upon to advise on compliance, data security incidents, data breach class actions and bet-the-company privacy litigation. The group is highly sought after by those in the retail and financial services sectors.
Strengths
The team provides great communication and negotiation skills and I have been impressed with those I have interacted with.
Sheppard really get to know their clients and the structure of their business. They tailor their advice to that as they understand how the business functions and its respective risk-appetite.
Sheppard are incredibly responsive, thorough and provide insightful guidance.
The team are extremely talented in privacy law.
Sheppard have deep industry knowledge and experience in this area which is rare. The partners are great at practical advice and helping think through solutions.
Work Highlights
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP represented Levi's as outside privacy counsel, providing advice and support on data questions and compliance with new privacy laws.
Notable practitioners
Liisa Thomas is leader of the firms cybersecurity team and fulfills a general advisory role. She is often seen advocating for her clients in contentious data breaches across a plethora of industries, including consumer brands, advertising agencies and education institutions.
Liisa is absolutely golden.
Liisa is fantastic.
Liisa is a very talented lawyer who brings a very clear understanding and straightforward explanations to complex data privacy topics.
Liisa has quickly endeared herself to our entire corporation with her expertise, practical advice, wit and kindness. We absolutely love Liisa.
Working with Liisa has been first-rate. We often help clients in the darkest moments and Liisa's ability to think and get through the complexities is first-rate.