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Privacy & Data Security: The Elite - USA
What the Team is Known For
WilmerHale is prominent for counseling high-profile, sophisticated clients on cutting-edge privacy and data security concerns. Demonstrates vast experience and knowledge of the Internet of Things, cross-device tracking and big-data initiatives. Sought after for defensive skill in national and regional investigations and compliance issues. Offers strength in healthcare-specific data protection matters, including HIPAA compliance. Extensive experience of advising on the implementation of CCPA, CPRA and GDPR compliance plans.
Strengths
"The depth of the firm's experience always impresses me."
"The team handles very complex regulatory questions and the practitioners are exceptionally detailed."
"Wilmer is a fantastic firm."
Notable practitioners
Benjamin Powell handles a wide range of incident response work, from the preparatory stages of planning and risk avoidance to internal and enforcement investigations.
"He has a very strong reputation in the space."
"Ben is one of the best lawyers in the market and he's great to work with."
Kirk Nahra is a high-level data security practitioner with notable capabilities to serve healthcare and financial services clients.
"Kirk is extremely well regarded."
"He's one of the most experienced and best healthcare privacy lawyers."