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Privacy & Data Security: Litigation - USA - Nationwide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates offers a sophisticated practice in privacy and data security, representing Fortune 500 clients in nationwide data breach class actions and high profile litigations bought under BIPA, CPPA and VPPA. They also advise clients in domestic investigations bought by the FTC, SEC, DOJ and state AG's as well as global investigations. They are also adept in guiding cyber breaches and incident preparedness.

Work Highlights

  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates continued to represent Flagstar Bank in connection with two nationwide data breach class actions with one related to a ransomware attack on the bank that impacted customer data.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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William Ridgway
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William Ridgway
3
Band 3

William Ridgway is co-head of the firm's global cybersecurity and data privacy practice. He has an esteemed practice, representing major clients in the financial and technology industry in incident responses, nationwide data breach class actions, privacy and data security investigations and litigations bought by plaintiffs and regulatory bodies.

He provides practical advice and critical feedback to clients facing serious privacy issues with significant consequences.

He is extremely practical and can weight the risk of different options in ways other aren't able to.

I trust his judgment and ability to help guide the organization through complex matters, as well as his exceptional ability to see around the corner to what may be coming next.

William has incredibly knowledge in this subject. He is very kind and easy to work with.

He has been a real voice of reason and is just a very upbeat, reasonable partner.

David Simon
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David Simon
4
Band 4

David Simon of Skadden is experienced in dealing with a wide range of cybersecurity issues, including assessing incident response plans and responding to large ransomware attacks. He serves as co-head of the firm's global cybersecurity and data privacy practice.

David is super innovative and very calm in a crisis.

David gives clients confidence and top level advice that is contextually appropriate.

William Ridgway
5
William Ridgway
5
Band 5

William Ridgway is the co-head of Skadden’s global cybersecurity and data privacy practice. He leverages his trial experience in leading class‑action litigation, data privacy matters, and BIPA disputes. He has represented clients before the DOJ, SEC and CPPA.

William is highly personable and collaborative; his skills speaks for themselves.

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USA - Nationwide

Privacy & Data Security: Cybersecurity

David Simon
4
David Simon
4
Band 4
William Ridgway
5
William Ridgway
5
Band 5
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation

William Ridgway
3
William Ridgway
3
Band 3