Laura E Jehl

Advises clients on a broad range of privacy, cybersecurity, internet, social media and emerging technology matters. Extensive experience identifying and mitigating privacy, data protection, and liability issues arising out of the collection, use and storage of data, use of third-party data and content, and implementation and the design of new business models, products and technologies. Represents clients in investigations arising out of their privacy, cybersecurity or data use practices. Also advises clients across a broad range of industries on the opportunities and risks related to deployment of new technologies, including AI- and blockchain-enabled solutions. Counsels internet and social media companies on the development and deployment of new features and functionality and on hosting and moderating of third-party content, including issues related to ISP immunity under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, and responding to law enforcement requests to access personal information. Handles complex data security incidents, including several of the largest reported significant data breaches in the healthcare, fintech, internet, social media and hospitality sectors, and leads sensitive interactions with law enforcement and national security agencies related to cyber incidents.

J.D. (cum laude), Harvard Law School, 1991; B.A. (with highest honors), University of California, Berkeley, 1986.