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Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded - USA
What the Team is Known For
Shook, Hardy & Bacon maintains a fine reputation in the privacy and cybersecurity space, excelling in a wide range of compliance and contentious regulatory matters. Areas of particular expertise include issues emerging from legislation such as BIPA and CCPA, and advising clients on responding to cybersecurity incidents.
Strengths
"It is a go-to firm for complex privacy issues and it has a very deep bench."
"Shook, Hardy has a very deep bench."
"The team is comprised of talented individuals that collectively and individually provide excellent service and support."
Notable practitioners
Alfred Saikali frequently handles data security compliance matters in addition to acting in privacy class actions. His regulatory practice encompasses both domestic and global matters.
"Al has a longstanding understanding of the importance of the space and provides valuable knowledge and insight."
"He is a phenomenal lawyer."
Camila Tobón is called upon for her data privacy expertise, advising companies on compliance matters and data programs.
"Camila has a depth of knowledge of the subject."
"She's extremely easy to work with, always delivers on time and produces excellent work product."
Colman McCarthy has a growing practice in privacy compliance counseling on CCPA issues. He is also experienced in advising clients on the steps to take in readiness and response to data breach incidents.
"He's an extremely smart lawyer."