Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
Contact number
202-663-6000About
Provided by WilmerHale
We represent sophisticated, high-profile clients on a wide range of challenges—from routine matters to cutting-edge issues where the law is unclear and the enforcement risks are high. Our internationally recognized team, composed of lawyers from different practice areas and offices, possesses a mix of counseling, regulatory, litigation, enforcement and transactional knowledge.
Our clients include leading companies in nearly every industry—technology companies, financial institutions, media companies, government contractors, healthcare companies, retailers, manufacturers, online service providers, social networks, e-commerce companies and many others. This diversity gives us a broad perspective and enables us to spot and address unique and complex issues. Our practice also leverages WilmerHale’s renowned capabilities in dealing with sector-specific regulatory authorities at the state, federal and international levels. We regularly engage with regulators that—with increasing vigor—are exercising oversight and enforcement powers on the privacy, cybersecurity and communications practices of the companies under their jurisdiction.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/cybersecurity-and-privacy
Chambers Review
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
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."