Ranking tables
Privacy & Data Security: Privacy | Global
USA
Rankings overview for Lawyers
- Dana RosenfeldKelley Drye & Warren LLP
- Stuart P IngisVenable LLP
Andrew B Serwin DLA Piper LLP (US)17 Years Ranked- D Reed Freeman ArentFox Schiff LLP17 Years Ranked
- Kirk J Nahra WilmerHale17 Years Ranked
Mike Hintze Hintze Law PLLC7 Years Ranked
Miriam Wugmeister Morrison Foerster17 Years Ranked- Alysa HutnikKelley Drye & Warren LLP
- Marc ZwillingerZwillGen PLLC
Brian Hengesbaugh Baker McKenzie16 Years Ranked
Christopher N. Olsen Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati7 Years Ranked- David Navetta Troutman Pepper Locke LLP7 Years Ranked
Edward R McNicholas Ropes & Gray LLP17 Years Ranked- Heather Egan Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP8 Years Ranked
Jennifer Archie Latham & Watkins LLP8 Years Ranked
Justine Gottshall InfoLawGroup LLP15 Years Ranked
Lindsey Tonsager Covington & Burling LLP6 Years Ranked
Susan Hintze Hintze Law PLLC7 Years Ranked- Kristen J. MathewsCooley LLP
- Margaret P EisenhauerPrivacy & Information Management Services—Margaret P. Eisenhauer, P.C.
- Theodore J Kobus IIIBakerHostetler LLP
Aaron P Simpson Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP6 Years Ranked
Boris Segalis Morrison Foerster12 Years Ranked
Brittany Bacon Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP7 Years Ranked
Elizabeth Canter Covington & Burling LLP5 Years Ranked
James Koenig Troutman Pepper Locke LLP7 Years Ranked
Janis Claire Kestenbaum Perkins Coie LLP7 Years Ranked
Julie O'Neill Morrison Foerster5 Years Ranked
Lothar Determann Baker McKenzie15 Years Ranked
Meredith Halama Perkins Coie LLP2 Years Ranked
Michael Rubin Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
Rajesh De Mayer Brown LLP5 Years Ranked- Emilio W CividanesVenable LLP
- Liisa ThomasSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
- Travis LeBlancCooley LLP
- Benjamin Stein InfoLawGroup LLP2 Years Ranked
Colleen Theresa Brown Sidley Austin LLP4 Years Ranked- David Stauss Troutman Pepper Locke LLP3 Years Ranked
Gerard M. Stegmaier Reed Smith LLP6 Years Ranked- Ieuan Jolly Linklaters8 Years Ranked
Jane Horvath Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP2 Years Ranked
Laura E Jehl Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP3 Years Ranked
Maneesha Mithal Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati3 Years Ranked
Nathan D. Taylor Morrison Foerster7 Years Ranked
Odia Kagan Fox Rothschild2 Years Ranked- Amanda WittNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
- Daniel GoldbergFrankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
- Jessica LeeLoeb & Loeb LLP
- Nancy LibinDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
Behnam Dayanim Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP15 Years Ranked
Beth George Freshfields US LLP3 Years Ranked
Daniel Ilan Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP4 Years Ranked- David Zetoony Greenberg Traurig, LLP2 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth Harding Greenberg Traurig, LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jacqueline Cooney Nixon Peabody LLP1 Years Ranked
- James Haldin Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Neiditz Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP4 Years Ranked
Libby Weingarten Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati4 Years Ranked
Matthew Baker Baker Botts L.L.P.2 Years Ranked
Nancy L Perkins Arnold & Porter17 Years Ranked
Omer Tene Goodwin Procter LLP3 Years Ranked
Ronald D Lee Arnold & Porter17 Years Ranked
Sam Castic Hintze Law PLLC1 Years Ranked- Scott Loughlin Hogan Lovells US LLP4 Years Ranked
- Steven Roosa Norton Rose Fulbright2 Years Ranked
- Amy de La LamaBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
- Brian McGinnisBarnes & Thornburg LLP
- Camila TobónShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
- Elliot GoldingMcDermott Will & Schulte
- Julia Kernochan TamaVenable LLP
- Kandi ParsonsZwillGen PLLC
- Melissa KrasnowVLP Law Group LLP
- Michael BaharEversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
- Michael MorganMcDermott Will & Schulte
- Randall EdwardsO'Melveny & Myers LLP
- Sarah HutchinsParker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
- Tyler NewbyFenwick
- Jake Bernstein K&L Gates1 Years Ranked
- Melissa MaaloufZwillGen PLLC
- Starr Turner DrumPolsinelli PC
Cristina Messerschmidt Baker McKenzie2 Years Ranked- Teddy ShelbyLoeb & Loeb LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Christopher Wolf
Hogan Lovells US LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Senior Statespeople | 15 Years RankedChristopher Wolf is noted for his seasoned expertise in privacy law matters and remains an excellent choice of counsel for complex regulatory issues.
S L Richard Fischer
Morrison Foerster | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years RankedSenior counsel Richard Fischer remains a highly regarded figure in the privacy space. His storied career has included acting for insurers, banks and retailers.
Eminent Practitioners
- Dana RosenfeldKelley Drye & Warren LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Eminent Practitioners
- Stuart P IngisVenable LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Eminent Practitioners
Star Individuals
Lisa J Sotto
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Star Individuals | 17 Years RankedLisa Sotto continues to be renowned for her unparalleled skill in responding to data security incidents and breaches of privacy.
Band 1

1 Andrew B Serwin
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedAndrew Serwin is accomplished in navigating data security incidents, overseeing technical investigations and responding to enforcement issues. His clients come from a range of sectors, including technology, energy and pharma.
1 D Reed Freeman
ArentFox Schiff LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedReed Freeman of ArentFox Schiff regularly represents clients in FTC investigations in addition to advising clients on complying with federal privacy regulations. He has noted expertise in the adtech privacy space.1 Kirk J Nahra
WilmerHale | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedKirk Nahra is a high-level data security practitioner with notable capabilities to serve healthcare and financial services clients across the country and internationally.

1 Mike Hintze
Hintze Law PLLC | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedMike Hintze is highly regarded for his top-level experience of in-house data security in the technology sector, which he brings to private practice.
1 Miriam Wugmeister
Morrison Foerster | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedMiriam 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.
Band 2

2 Brian Hengesbaugh
Baker McKenzie | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedBrian Hengesbaugh's arsenal of services includes advising on cross-border data privacy and protection, digital media and cybersecurity matters.
2 Christopher N. Olsen
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedChristopher 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.
2 David Navetta
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedDavid Navetta is well regarded for his experience in handling data protection issues, running the gamut from incident response to information transfers. He is equally adept at guiding clients through FTC investigations, the SEC's cyber security rule and cybersecurity risk management.

2 Edward R McNicholas
Ropes & Gray LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedEdward McNicholas' practice incorporates both counseling and litigation, including investigations conducted by enforcement entities. Able to assist in privacy and cybersecurity matters across the globe, he has an extensive clientele list which includes technology companies, pharma companies, financial institutions, healthcare providers and e-commerce retailers.
2 Heather Egan
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedHeather Egan of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius counsels clients on the full spectrum of transactional concerns pertaining to privacy and data security. She boasts specific experience in advising clients in the context of ransomware attacks as well as on adtech matters.

2 Jennifer Archie
Latham & Watkins LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedJennifer Archie's practice runs the gamut of contentious and advisory privacy and data protection considerations; she combines regulatory advice with class action defense.
2 Justine Gottshall
InfoLawGroup LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedJustine Gottshall of InfoLawGroup is particularly well known for her extensive capabilities in data protection issues as they pertain to the media and entertainment industries. She regularly advises on adtech issues and the implementation of wide-ranging programs to comply with the CCPA and other legislation.
2 Lindsey TonsagerCovington & Burling LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedLindsey Tonsager is co-chair of the Global Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice at Covington & Burling and advises on COPPA and CCPA, particularly relating to newly developed technologies.

2 Susan Hintze
Hintze Law PLLC | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedSusan Hintze is the founding and managing-partner of Hintze Law particularly sought after for her expertise in the interplay of cutting-edge technology with data security regulations.
- Margaret P EisenhauerPrivacy & Information Management Services—Margaret P. Eisenhauer, P.C. | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 2
- Theodore J Kobus IIIBakerHostetler LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 2
Band 3

3 Aaron P Simpson
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedAaron Simpson is highly recommended for his ability to combine knowledge of EU and USA regulatory frameworks.
3 Boris Segalis
Morrison Foerster | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedBoris Segalis is well known for his experience representing clients in government investigations and frequently provides regulatory advice to developers of new technologies, including AI.
3 Brittany Bacon
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedBrittany Bacon is engaged for her privacy and cybersecurity expertise by clients including financial institutions, household-name brands and high-profile technology companies.

3 Elizabeth CanterCovington & Burling LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedElizabeth Canter attracts extensive praise for her burgeoning privacy and cybersecurity practice. She advises businesses from all sectors on compliance with laws governing the handling of health-related data.
3 James Koenig
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedJames Koenig has a noted practice showcasing prowess in responding to FTC investigations, particularly for technology companies. He has further experience of providing counsel on ransomware issues.

3 Janis Claire Kestenbaum
Perkins Coie LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedJanis Kestenbaum is highly experienced in advising on the navigation of consumer protection regulations in a privacy context.
3 Julie O'Neill
Morrison Foerster | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedJulie O'Neill is recommended for her expertise in a wide range of privacy matters, frequently advising on CCPA and COPPA compliance, as well as acting for clients undergoing FTC investigations.
3 Lothar Determann
Baker McKenzie | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedLothar Determann is recognized for his keen insight into European privacy legislation affecting USA-based clients. He is also well respected for his work on CCPA counseling.
3 Meredith Halama
Perkins Coie LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedMeredith Halama is very experienced in the privacy space, often advising clients on highly complex areas at the intersection of law and technology. She is also well respected by peers for her expertise in adtech privacy matters.
3 Michael Rubin
Latham & Watkins LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedMichael Rubin is known for providing data privacy advice to leading technology companies. He is particularly experienced in FTC compliance and investigations work. He has noted expertise in litigation matters.
3 Rajesh De
Mayer Brown LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedRajesh De brings expertise gained in the MOD, DOJ and NSA to private practice. As a result, his data security practice revolves around matters of incident response and preparedness, with particular cybersecurity expertise.- Liisa ThomasSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Benjamin Stein
InfoLawGroup LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedBenjamin Stein's practice covers a wide spectrum of issues, including advising clients on the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, the VPPA and new state consumer privacy laws.
4 Colleen Theresa Brown
Sidley Austin LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedColleen Theresa Brown has a strong privacy practice managing data breach issues and litigation. She also has experience of working on privacy matters following acquisitions.4 David Stauss
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedDavid Stauss is noted for his ability to provide guidance and compliance advice to clients surrounding state privacy laws, including the CCPA and CPRA.

4 Gerard M. Stegmaier
Reed Smith LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedGerard Stegmaier assists clients in complying with regulatory regimes, including both data protection and cybersecurity matters. He also frequently represents the subjects of governmental investigations and enforcement actions and advises on the use of AI.
4 Ieuan Jolly
Linklaters | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedIeuan Jolly brings a wealth of expertise to bear for clients, which include a number of major multinational corporates. His practice features strength in transactions involving data-rich assets and compliance counseling across a broad array of international privacy and cybersecurity regulations. He is also highly sought after for his knowledge on technologies like generative AI.

4 Jane Horvath
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedJane Horvath is cochair of the privacy, cybersecurity and data innovation practice group. She has experience advising on a wide range of issues, including complex data breaches and the implementation of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act.
4 Laura E Jehl
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedLaura Jehl of Willkie Farr & Gallagher is called upon by clients to assist in a range of data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including breach notifications and AI and biometric law compliance. She has considerable experience of advising clients in the technology sector.
4 Maneesha Mithal
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedManeesha Mithal demonstrates considerable strength in assisting clients with FTC investigations and privacy strategies.
4 Nathan D. Taylor
Morrison Foerster | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedNathan Taylor specializes in financial privacy law and assisting companies with adopting the CCPA, while also being proficient at handling cross-border data transfer agreements.

4 Odia Kagan
Fox Rothschild | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedOdia Kagan of Fox Rothschild has experience of advising on privacy compliance across a range of sectors, including the manufacturing, finance and technology space.- Amanda WittNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 4
- Daniel GoldbergFrankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 4
Band 5

5 Behnam Dayanim
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5 | 15 Years RankedBehnam Dayanim has considerable experience of advising clients in the gaming, technology and media sectors on a range of privacy issues.
5 Beth George
Freshfields US LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedBeth George is held in high regard for her ability to advise clients on crisis management and preparation.
5 Daniel Ilan
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedDaniel Ilan of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton frequently advises on domestic and international privacy law matters. He has noted experience with transactional privacy issues and emerging AI tools.
5 David Zetoony
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedDavid Zetoony co-chairs the firms data, privacy & cybersecurity practice and is noted for his ability to provide counsel on data privacy compliance. He has significant experience of advising clients on global privacy and security laws, including GDPR in the EU.
5 Elizabeth Harding
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedElizabeth Harding is recognized for her strength in advising clients on privacy compliance across a range of jurisdictions. She has experience of providing counsel on privacy in relation to AI technology platforms.5 Jacqueline CooneyNixon Peabody LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedJacqueline Cooney of Nixon Peabody assists clients across the financial services, retail and entertainment industries in compliance with US and EU privacy laws, breach response and cross-border data transfer.
5 James Haldin
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedJames Haldin brings extensive experience to data privacy and cybersecurity advising high-profile clients on responding to the FTC, DOJ and other authorities. He is often engaged in compliance and risk management for multinational corporations in the healthcare, oil and gas, technology and manufacturing sectors, he also acts as an adviser on AI product design and models.
5 Jonathan Neiditz
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedJonathan Neiditz of Kilpatrick Townsend is well versed in global privacy laws. He has expertise in transactional matters, as well as data monetization.
5 Libby Weingarten
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedLibby 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.
5 Matthew Baker
Baker Botts L.L.P. | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedMatthew Baker of Baker Botts is adept at handling state and global data privacy law compliance for various companies. He has considerable experience in advising on CPRA, BIPA and GDPR issues.
5 Nancy L Perkins
Arnold & Porter | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5 | 17 Years RankedNancy Perkins is highly regarded for her work with businesses in creating and developing their data protection regimes. This utilizes her strength in HIPAA, CCPA and COPPA compliance.
5 Omer Tene
Goodwin Procter LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedOmer Tene is held in high regard in the market. He is noted for his ability to assist large clients with data privacy reviews, transfers and incident responses.
5 Ronald D Lee
Arnold & Porter | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5 | 17 Years RankedRonald Lee is particularly well known for his national security expertise honed in the Department of Justice. This enables him to provide data protection and cybersecurity advice to clients in sensitive sectors, including defense.
5 Sam Castic
Hintze Law PLLC | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedSam Castic is highly regarded for his practical strategies regarding privacy programs, data processing and security, AI and transfer agreements. He counsels clients from a range of sectors including, retail, e-commerce, technology, social media and fintech.
5 Scott Loughlin
Hogan Lovells US LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedScott Loughlin has significant experience of providing counsel on compliance with complex privacy regulations, as well as incident preparedness and response. He demonstrates notable strength in the healthcare sector.5 Steven Roosa
Norton Rose Fulbright | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedSteven Roosa has a distinguished practice in the space. He is noted for his ability to advise clients on cross-border privacy compliance, including with regard to GDPR and cross-border data transfers.- Amy de La LamaBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5
- Elliot GoldingMcDermott Will & Schulte | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5
- Michael BaharEversheds Sutherland (US) LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5
- Michael MorganMcDermott Will & Schulte | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5
- Sarah HutchinsParker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Band 5
Up and Coming
U Jake Bernstein
K&L Gates | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJake Bernstein of K&L Gates is adept at advising on data privacy risk and mitigations, often assisting on privacy issues and regulations related to AI.
- Starr Turner DrumPolsinelli PC | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Up and Coming
Associates to watch
Cristina Messerschmidt
Baker McKenzie | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedCristina Messerschmidt has a burgeoning presence in the space. She has notable experience of assisting organizations in the retail, healthcare and technology sectors with complex privacy issues, such as cross-border data transfers and global privacy compliance.- Teddy ShelbyLoeb & Loeb LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy2026 | Associates to watch