Privacy & Data Security: Cybersecurity
USA
2 years ranked
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Miriam Wugmeister
Global 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
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Global
Practice Areas
Privacy + Data Security
Career
Miriam Wugmeister is co-chair of Morrison & Foerster’s preeminent Global Privacy and Data Security Group, and is regularly called upon by some of the world’s largest and most complex multinational organizations to confront their most difficult privacy and data security challenges. Miriam advises organizations on the planning and execution of complex global compliance efforts, and defends companies in regulatory proceedings around the world, and helps companies respond to significant data breach situations.
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J.D., Boston University School of Law; B.S. Brandeis University
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Privacy & Data Security: Cybersecurity - USA
Star Individuals
Individual Editorial
Miriam Wugmeister is frequently engaged by multinational corporations and Fortune 500 companies to advise on compliance with privacy regulations globally and for representation in major FTC investigations.
Privacy & Data Security: Privacy - USA
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Miriam Wugmeister is frequently engaged by multinational corporations and Fortune 500 companies to advise on compliance with privacy regulations globally and for representation in major FTC investigations.
Strengths
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Miriam is the true leader with respect to how she works on breaches and incident response.
Privacy & Data Security: CybersecurityChambers Global GuideMiriam is the absolute best in the business. I unequivocally trust her to provide practical, actionable legal advice. It's difficult to have a truly global data security practice and she manages it.
Privacy & Data Security: CybersecurityChambers Global GuideMiriam is top of the class.
Privacy & Data Security: CybersecurityChambers Global GuideI think Miriam is a real star in many ways as she's very practical for clients and has built a really strong team. She knows things inside and out.
Privacy & Data Security: CybersecurityChambers Global Guide
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