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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Privacy & Data Security: The Elite

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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Privacy & Data Security: The Elite - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Wilson Sonsini demonstrates impressive capabilities in class actions and government investigations, with particular experience in matters concerning the FTC and state attorneys general. Regularly advises clients on implementing privacy policies and data security compliance. Also well regarded for its expertise in M&A activity with data transfer requirements, and transactions in which data is considered an asset. Noted for its expertise on issues concerning the CCPA, BIPA, COPPA and VPPA whilst boasting international capabilities, handling GDPR. Experienced in matters pertaining to national security, such as handling requests for information under the Foreign Intelligence Act and National Security Letters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati represented Mastercard as lead global privacy and data protection counsel, advising on GDPR and CCPA among other matters.

Strengths

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  • Top-tier talent with premium government experience to help guide their clients through challenging government issues. Extremely strong and phenomenally responsive.

    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentGlobal

  • Wilson has an in-depth understanding of how the FTC prioritizes matters, considers issues and operates. They can deep dive facts and provide clear actionable recommendations.

    Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentGlobal

  • Wilson provide good subject matter expertise and pragmatism. They also have good understanding of underlying tech.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher N. Olsen
    Christopher N. Olsen

    Christopher N. Olsen

    Christopher Olsen shines in counseling clients undergoing FTC investigation, drawing on a wealth of first-hand experience as a former regulator. He has particular expertise advising clients in the technology sectors.

    • Chris is just phenomenal.

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  • Jodi Daniel
    Jodi Daniel

    Jodi Daniel

    Jodi Daniel regularly assists clients in the healthcare sector with a range of privacy and cybersecurity issues, including compliance with HIPAA.

    • Jodi really does a great job with healthcare privacy. She has good judgment and understands the intersection between privacy and healthcare.

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    • Jodi always exceeds our expectations in terms of knowledge.

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    • I really look to Jodi for interoperability and information blocking. She has a very niche area and she's very good in it.

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    • Jodi is very knowledgeable, very thoughtful. She has a knowledge of the history, she's also very practical and adaptive.

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    • Jodi is very easy to work with. She's open to questions, very responsive, works to understand the business and is open to work on big meaty projects or quick informal things.

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  • Maneesha Mithal
    Maneesha Mithal

    Maneesha Mithal

    Maneesha Mithal demonstrates considerable strength in assisting clients with FTC investigations and privacy strategies.

    • Maneesha is a pleasure to work with and is extremely responsive and provides sophisticated insights.

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    • Maneesha has a very strong perspective on how decisions get made within the FTC.

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    • Maneesha is a really impressive adviser. She has delivered highly pragmatic advice tailored to our business. She is technically excellent.

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    • Maneesha is calm, helpful and brilliant!

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    • Maneesha is a wonderful thought partner and strategic adviser who has built a strong team capable of mobilizing quickly to address large, time-sensitive matters.

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  • Libby Weingarten
    Libby Weingarten

    Libby Weingarten

    Libby Weingarten has impressive strength in privacy counseling, often being sought out by clients to advise on CCPA, GDPR and GLBA issues. She also has experience in government investigations.

    • Libby is extremely sharp and very responsive.

      Privacy & Data Security: The Elite respondentGlobal

    • Libby is really helpful, smart and practical.

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