Michael Rubin

Practice Areas

Michael Rubin represents leading technology companies in high-stakes litigation and regulatory matters in the United States and globally. He serves as Global Co-Chair of the Privacy & Cyber Practice, as Global Vice Chair of the Technology Industry Group, and leads the firm’s AI Task Force.

Michael draws on more than two decades of experience at the leading edge of legal issues in Silicon Valley. As a seasoned litigator, he has the strategic judgment to minimize exposure in enterprise-threatening disputes; securing the best possible outcomes in court and matters before the Federal Trade Commission, state attorneys general, and other regulators. As a pioneering technology lawyer, he has the perspective to counsel companies active in the artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies sectors on product design and business model development. And as an accomplished leader, he assembles top-notch cross-practice and cross-jurisdictional teams to respond quickly to crises and help companies at all stages of their life cycle realize their business objectives.

Michael regularly provides counsel and representation on:

- Privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection incidents and matters arising under US and global regulations — including FTC Section 5

- Artificial intelligence matters ranging from design, to governance, to regulatory compliance and defense, to litigation

- Emerging technologies and novel business and regulatory issues

Michael regularly writes and speaks on technology, AI, privacy, and cybersecurity topics. He is a member of the firm’s LBGTQ+ Lawyers’ Group.