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USA - Nationwide

This section covers a range of areas, including businesses' use of data, various state-level privacy laws and FTC/consumer protection matters. Overall, it is focused on how companies collect, use, share and sell data and the compliance work surrounding this, including policies and procedures, customer access requests and project scoping.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Christopher Wolf
    Christopher Wolf Hogan Lovells US LLP17 Years Ranked
  2. L Richard Fischer
    L Richard Fischer Morrison Foerster19 Years Ranked
E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Dana Rosenfeld
    Dana Rosenfeld Kelley Drye & Warren LLP15 Years Ranked
  2. Stuart P Ingis
    Stuart P Ingis Venable LLP17 Years Ranked

Star Individuals

  1. Lisa J Sotto
    Lisa J Sotto Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP17 Years Ranked
1

Band 1

  1. Alan Charles Raul
    Alan Charles Raul Sidley Austin LLP17 Years Ranked
  2. Andrew B Serwin
    Andrew B Serwin DLA Piper LLP (US)17 Years Ranked
  3. D Reed Freeman ArentFox Schiff LLP17 Years Ranked
  4. Lydia B. Parnes
    Lydia B. Parnes Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati15 Years Ranked
  5. Marc J Zwillinger
    Marc J Zwillinger ZwillGen PLLC18 Years Ranked
  6. Miriam Wugmeister
    Miriam Wugmeister Morrison Foerster17 Years Ranked
2

Band 2

  1. Alysa Hutnik
    Alysa Hutnik Kelley Drye & Warren LLP17 Years Ranked
  2. Christopher N. Olsen
    Christopher N. Olsen Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati6 Years Ranked
  3. David Navetta Cooley LLP6 Years Ranked
  4. Edward R McNicholas
    Edward R McNicholas Ropes & Gray LLP17 Years Ranked
  5. Heather Egan
    Heather Egan Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP15 Years Ranked
  6. Jennifer Archie
    Jennifer Archie Latham & Watkins LLP8 Years Ranked
  7. Justine Gottshall
    Justine Gottshall InfoLawGroup LLP17 Years Ranked
  8. Kirk J Nahra
    Kirk J Nahra WilmerHale17 Years Ranked
  9. Kristen J. Mathews
    Kristen J. Mathews Cooley LLP15 Years Ranked
  10. Mike Hintze
    Mike Hintze Hintze Law PLLC6 Years Ranked
  11. Susan Hintze
    Susan Hintze Hintze Law PLLC6 Years Ranked
  12. Theodore J Kobus III
    Theodore J Kobus III BakerHostetler LLP12 Years Ranked
  13. Margaret P EisenhauerPrivacy & Information Management Services—Margaret P. Eisenhauer, P.C.
3

Band 3

  1. Boris Segalis
    Boris Segalis Morrison Foerster11 Years Ranked
  2. Brian Hengesbaugh
    Brian Hengesbaugh Baker McKenzie18 Years Ranked
  3. Dominique Shelton Leipzig
    Dominique Shelton Leipzig Mayer Brown LLP5 Years Ranked
  4. Elizabeth Canter
    Elizabeth Canter Covington & Burling LLP4 Years Ranked
  5. Emilio W Cividanes
    Emilio W Cividanes Venable LLP17 Years Ranked
  6. James Koenig
    James Koenig Troutman Pepper6 Years Ranked
  7. Janis Claire Kestenbaum
    Janis Claire Kestenbaum Perkins Coie LLP6 Years Ranked
  8. Julie O'Neill
    Julie O'Neill Morrison Foerster4 Years Ranked
  9. Liisa Thomas
    Liisa Thomas Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP12 Years Ranked
  10. Lindsey Tonsager
    Lindsey Tonsager Covington & Burling LLP5 Years Ranked
  11. Lothar Determann
    Lothar Determann Baker McKenzie18 Years Ranked
  12. Meredith Halama
    Meredith Halama Perkins Coie LLP3 Years Ranked
  13. Michael Rubin
    Michael Rubin Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
  14. Rajesh De
    Rajesh De Mayer Brown LLP4 Years Ranked
  15. Travis LeBlanc Cooley LLP4 Years Ranked
4

Band 4

  1. Aaron P Simpson
    Aaron P Simpson Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP7 Years Ranked
  2. Amanda Witt
    Amanda Witt Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton4 Years Ranked
  3. Brittany Bacon
    Brittany Bacon Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP7 Years Ranked
  4. Christine E Lyon
    Christine E Lyon Freshfields US LLP3 Years Ranked
  5. Daniel Goldberg
    Daniel Goldberg Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz 5 Years Ranked
  6. Gerard M. Stegmaier
    Gerard M. Stegmaier Reed Smith LLP5 Years Ranked
  7. Jessica Lee
    Jessica Lee Loeb & Loeb LLP3 Years Ranked
  8. Nancy Libin
    Nancy Libin Davis Wright Tremaine LLP3 Years Ranked
  9. Nathan D. Taylor
    Nathan D. Taylor Morrison Foerster7 Years Ranked
5

Band 5

  1. Amy de La Lama
    Amy de La Lama Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP2 Years Ranked
  2. Behnam Dayanim
    Behnam Dayanim Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP14 Years Ranked
  3. Benjamin Stein
    Benjamin Stein InfoLawGroup LLP4 Years Ranked
  4. Beth George
    Beth George Freshfields US LLP2 Years Ranked
  5. Camila Tobón
    Camila Tobón Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP2 Years Ranked
  6. Colleen Theresa Brown
    Colleen Theresa Brown Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
  7. Daniel Ilan
    Daniel Ilan Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP3 Years Ranked
  8. David Stauss
    David Stauss Husch Blackwell LLP2 Years Ranked
  9. David Zetoony Greenberg Traurig, LLP2 Years Ranked
  10. Elizabeth Harding Greenberg Traurig, LLP1 Years Ranked
  11. Ieuan Jolly
    Ieuan Jolly Linklaters7 Years Ranked
  12. Jane Horvath
    Jane Horvath Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP1 Years Ranked
  13. Jonathan Neiditz
    Jonathan Neiditz Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP3 Years Ranked
  14. Julia Kernochan Tama
    Julia Kernochan Tama Venable LLP1 Years Ranked
  15. Kandi Parsons
    Kandi Parsons ZwillGen PLLC4 Years Ranked
  16. Laura E Jehl
    Laura E Jehl Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP2 Years Ranked
  17. Libby Weingarten
    Libby Weingarten Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati3 Years Ranked
  18. Maneesha Mithal Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati2 Years Ranked
  19. Matthew Baker
    Matthew Baker Baker Botts L.L.P.2 Years Ranked
  20. Melissa Krasnow
    Melissa Krasnow VLP Law Group LLP3 Years Ranked
  21. Michael Bahar
    Michael Bahar Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP1 Years Ranked
  22. Nancy L Perkins
    Nancy L Perkins Arnold & Porter16 Years Ranked
  23. Odia Kagan
    Odia Kagan Fox Rothschild1 Years Ranked
  24. Omer Tene
    Omer Tene Goodwin2 Years Ranked
  25. Ronald D Lee
    Ronald D Lee Arnold & Porter17 Years Ranked
  26. Scott Loughlin
    Scott Loughlin Hogan Lovells US LLP3 Years Ranked
  27. Steven Roosa Norton Rose Fulbright1 Years Ranked
  28. Tyler Newby Fenwick3 Years Ranked
U

Up and Coming

  1. Elliot Golding
    Elliot Golding McDermott Will & Emery LLP2 Years Ranked
  2. Melissa Maalouf
    Melissa Maalouf ZwillGen PLLC2 Years Ranked
  3. Starr Turner Drum
    Starr Turner Drum Polsinelli PC1 Years Ranked

Associates to watch

  1. Cristina Messerschmidt Baker McKenzie1 Years Ranked

All Lawyers profiles

S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Christopher Wolf
    S
    Christopher Wolf
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 17 Years Ranked
    Christopher Wolf is noted for his seasoned expertise in privacy law matters and remains an excellent choice of counsel for complex regulatory issues.
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  2. L Richard Fischer
    S
    L Richard Fischer
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years Ranked
    Senior counsel Richard Fischer remains a highly regarded figure in the privacy space. His storied career has included acting for insurers, banks and retailers.
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E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Dana Rosenfeld
    E
    Dana Rosenfeld
    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 15 Years Ranked
    Managing partner Dana Rosenfeld is noted for her high-level compliance practice, which draws on her impressive background as a former assistant director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. She routinely advises clients on compliance with varied legislation, including CCPA and COPPA.
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  2. Stuart P Ingis
    E
    Stuart P Ingis
    Venable LLP
    Venable LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 17 Years Ranked
    Stuart Ingis maintains a prominent privacy practice in addition to being chairman of the firm. He is particularly capable at handling data security matters affecting the advertising technology industry.
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Star Individuals

  1. Lisa J Sotto
    Lisa J Sotto
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Star Individuals | 17 Years Ranked
    "Lisa is one of the best data privacy and data security lawyers in the United States. She is easy to speak with, extremely knowledgeable, very smart and kind."
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1

Band 1

  1. Alan Charles Raul
    1
    Alan Charles Raul
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Alan Charles Raul attracts praise for his vast experience in the privacy and data security space, often advising corporate clients on regulatory compliance and data breach response. He is also known for his significant contribution to federal privacy legislation.
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  2. Andrew B Serwin
    1
    Andrew B Serwin
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Andrew Serwin is accomplished in navigating data security incidents and responding to enforcement issues.
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  3. 1
    D Reed Freeman
    ArentFox Schiff LLP
    ArentFox Schiff LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Reed 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.
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  4. Lydia B. Parnes
    1
    Lydia B. Parnes
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Lydia Parnes has a formidable reputation in the consumer protection sphere of privacy and data security, regularly representing clients in FTC investigations.
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  5. Marc J Zwillinger
    1
    Marc J Zwillinger
    ZwillGen PLLC
    ZwillGen PLLC | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Marc Zwillinger is a widely known expert in the rights of government agencies to access data held by businesses.
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  6. Miriam Wugmeister
    1
    Miriam Wugmeister
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Miriam Wugmeister is frequently engaged to advise on compliance with privacy regulations globally and for representation in major FTC investigations.
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2

Band 2

  1. Alysa Hutnik
    2
    Alysa Hutnik
    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Alysa Zeltzer Hutnik excels in handling data protection and privacy issues as they intersect with marketing law. She has noted expertise in the adtech space.
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  2. Christopher N. Olsen
    2
    Christopher N. Olsen
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Christopher Olsen shines in counseling clients undergoing FTC investigation, drawing on a wealth of firsthand experience as a former regulator.
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  3. 2
    David Navetta
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    David 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.
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  4. Edward R McNicholas
    2
    Edward R McNicholas
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Edward McNicholas' practice incorporates both counseling and litigation, including investigations conducted by enforcement entities.
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  5. Heather Egan
    2
    Heather Egan
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Heather Egan 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.
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  6. Jennifer Archie
    2
    Jennifer Archie
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Jennifer Archie's practice runs the gamut of contentious and advisory privacy and data protection considerations; she combines regulatory advice with class action defense.
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  7. Justine Gottshall
    2
    Justine Gottshall
    InfoLawGroup LLP
    InfoLawGroup LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Justine 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.
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  8. Kirk J Nahra
    2
    Kirk J Nahra
    WilmerHale
    WilmerHale | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Kirk Nahra is a high-level data security practitioner with notable capabilities to serve healthcare and financial services clients.
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  9. Kristen J. Mathews
    2
    Kristen J. Mathews
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Kristen Mathews is a highly regarded attorney, noted for her standout experience in the creation of customized compliance programs, including breach response planning.
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  10. Mike Hintze
    2
    Mike Hintze
    Hintze Law PLLC
    Hintze Law PLLC | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Mike Hintze is highly regarded for his top-level experience of in-house data security in the technology sector, which he brings to private practice.
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  11. Susan Hintze
    2
    Susan Hintze
    Hintze Law PLLC
    Hintze Law PLLC | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    "She delivers outstanding client service. Her multidisciplinary experience is an essential benefit to clients who need broad business advice as well as more technical guidance."
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  12. Theodore J Kobus III
    2
    Theodore J Kobus III
    BakerHostetler LLP
    BakerHostetler LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Theodore Kobus is noted as a market-leading expert in cybersecurity issues, including responding to high-stakes data breaches.
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  13. Margaret P Eisenhauer
    Privacy & Information Management Services—Margaret P. Eisenhauer, P.C. | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Boris Segalis
    3
    Boris Segalis
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Boris Segalis is well known for his experience representing clients in government investigations and frequently provides regulatory advice to developers of new technologies, including AI.
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  2. Brian Hengesbaugh
    3
    Brian Hengesbaugh
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Brian Hengesbaugh's arsenal of services includes advising on cross-border data privacy and protection, digital media and cybersecurity matters.
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  3. Dominique Shelton Leipzig
    3
    Dominique Shelton Leipzig
    Mayer Brown LLP
    Mayer Brown LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Dominique Shelton Leipzig is especially well known among peers in the data security field for her thought leadership on the CCPA.
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  4. Elizabeth Canter
    3
    Elizabeth Canter
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Elizabeth 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.
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  5. Emilio W Cividanes
    3
    Emilio W Cividanes
    Venable LLP
    Venable LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Emilio Cividanes is notable for defending clients in government investigations, specifically those conducted by the FTC. Clients additionally look to him in advertising technology matters.
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  6. James Koenig
    3
    James Koenig
    Troutman Pepper
    Troutman Pepper | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    James Koenig of Troutman Pepper 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.
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  7. Janis Claire Kestenbaum
    3
    Janis Claire Kestenbaum
    Perkins Coie LLP
    Perkins Coie LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Janis Kestenbaum is highly experienced in advising on the navigation of consumer protection regulations in a privacy context.
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  8. Julie O'Neill
    3
    Julie O'Neill
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Julie 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.
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  9. Liisa Thomas
    3
    Liisa Thomas
    Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
    Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Liisa Thomas of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton fulfills a general advisory role, as well as advocating for clients in contentious data breaches.
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  10. Lindsey Tonsager
    3
    Lindsey Tonsager
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Lindsey Tonsager's regulatory data privacy practice includes advising on COPPA and CCPA, particularly relating to newly developed technologies.
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  11. Lothar Determann
    3
    Lothar Determann
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Lothar 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.
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  12. Meredith Halama
    3
    Meredith Halama
    Perkins Coie LLP
    Perkins Coie LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Meredith 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.
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  13. Michael Rubin
    3
    Michael Rubin
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Michael 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.
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  14. Rajesh De
    3
    Rajesh De
    Mayer Brown LLP
    Mayer Brown LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Rajesh 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.
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  15. 3
    Travis LeBlanc
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Travis LeBlanc frequently advises on major data breaches and represents clients in FTC investigations and privacy litigation. He brings to private practice his experience as chief of the Enforcement Bureau at the FCC.
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Band 4

  1. Aaron P Simpson
    4
    Aaron P Simpson
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Aaron Simpson is highly recommended for his ability to combine knowledge of EU and USA regulatory frameworks.
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  2. Amanda Witt
    4
    Amanda Witt
    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Amanda Witt of Kilpatrick Townsend advises clients, including those in the technology sector, on compliance with data security regimes.
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  3. Brittany Bacon
    4
    Brittany Bacon
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Brittany Bacon is engaged for her privacy expertise by clients including financial institutions, household-name brands and high-profile technology companies.
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  4. Christine E Lyon
    4
    Christine E Lyon
    Freshfields US LLP
    Freshfields US LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Christine Lyon of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is the global cochair of the firm's privacy practice, with deep experience in privacy counseling. She is noted for her ability to advise clients in the technology, life sciences and retail sectors.
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  5. Daniel Goldberg
    4
    Daniel Goldberg
    Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
    Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Daniel Goldberg is recommended for his broad-based privacy expertise, often assisting clients with CCPA and GDPR compliance issues.
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  6. Gerard M. Stegmaier
    4
    Gerard M. Stegmaier
    Reed Smith LLP
    Reed Smith LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Gerard 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.
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  7. Jessica Lee
    4
    Jessica Lee
    Loeb & Loeb LLP
    Loeb & Loeb LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Jessica Lee is well versed in privacy law compliance and advises clients on a wide spectrum of matters, including biometric legislation and adtech issues.
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  8. Nancy Libin
    4
    Nancy Libin
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Nancy Libin has an impressive practice advising clients on a range of privacy issues including biometrics and laws affecting young people.
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  9. Nathan D. Taylor
    4
    Nathan D. Taylor
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Nathan Taylor specializes in financial privacy law and is proficient at handling various governmental investigations.
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5

Band 5

  1. Amy de La Lama
    5
    Amy de La Lama
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Amy de La Lama chairs the global data privacy and security team at BCLP. She has experience of handling an array of privacy matters, ranging from biometrics and AI privacy issues to GDPR compliance.
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  2. Behnam Dayanim
    5
    Behnam Dayanim
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 14 Years Ranked
    Behnam Dayanim has considerable experience of advising clients in the gaming, technology and media sectors on a range of privacy issues.
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  3. Benjamin Stein
    5
    Benjamin Stein
    InfoLawGroup LLP
    InfoLawGroup LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Benjamin 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.
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  4. Beth George
    5
    Beth George
    Freshfields US LLP
    Freshfields US LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Beth George is held in high regard for her ability to advise clients on crisis management and preparation.
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  5. Camila Tobón
    5
    Camila Tobón
    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Camila Tobón is called upon for her data privacy expertise, advising companies on compliance matters and data programs.
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  6. Colleen Theresa Brown
    5
    Colleen Theresa Brown
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Colleen Theresa Brown has a strong privacy practice managing data breach issues and litigation. She also has experience of working on privacy matters following acquisitions.
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  7. Daniel Ilan
    5
    Daniel Ilan
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Daniel Ilan of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton frequently advises on domestic and international privacy law matters. He has noted experience with transactional privacy issues.
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  8. David Stauss
    5
    David Stauss
    Husch Blackwell LLP
    Husch Blackwell LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    David Stauss of Husch Blackwell is noted for his ability to provide guidance and compliance advice to clients surrounding state privacy laws, including the CCPA and CPRA.
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  9. 5
    David Zetoony
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    David Zetoony 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.
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  10. 5
    Elizabeth Harding
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Elizabeth 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.
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  11. Ieuan Jolly
    5
    Ieuan Jolly
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 7 Years Ranked
    Ieuan 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.
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  12. Jane Horvath
    5
    Jane Horvath
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Jane 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.
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  13. Jonathan Neiditz
    5
    Jonathan Neiditz
    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Neiditz of Kilpatrick Townsend is well versed in global privacy laws. He has expertise in transactional matters, as well as data monetization.
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  14. Julia Kernochan Tama
    5
    Julia Kernochan Tama
    Venable LLP
    Venable LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Cochair of the privacy and data security group, Julia Kernochan Tama boasts an impressive practice in the space. Her clients stem from a broad range of sectors, including retail, financial services and media. She advises clients on health privacy and children's privacy issues, among other matters.
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  15. Kandi Parsons
    5
    Kandi Parsons
    ZwillGen PLLC
    ZwillGen PLLC | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Kandi Parsons is a rising star in privacy and regularly represents clients in FTC investigations and defending class actions.
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  16. Laura E Jehl
    5
    Laura E Jehl
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Laura 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.
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  17. Libby Weingarten
    5
    Libby Weingarten
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    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.
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  18. 5
    Maneesha Mithal
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Maneesha Mithal demonstrates considerable strength in assisting clients with FTC investigations and privacy strategies.
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  19. Matthew Baker
    5
    Matthew Baker
    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Baker Botts L.L.P. | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Matthew 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.
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  20. Melissa Krasnow
    5
    Melissa Krasnow
    VLP Law Group LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Melissa Krasnow of VLP Law Group has an impressively well-rounded privacy practice covering counseling on issues such as CCPA, HIPAA and COPPA, as well as handling data breach incidents and enforcement matters.
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  21. Michael Bahar
    5
    Michael Bahar
    Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
    Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Michael Bahar is a highly regarded practitioner with considerable experience advising clients on cross-border privacy laws. He has recently handled data breaches and investigations.
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  22. Nancy L Perkins
    5
    Nancy L Perkins
    Arnold & Porter
    Arnold & Porter | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 16 Years Ranked
    Nancy 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.
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  23. Odia Kagan
    5
    Odia Kagan
    Fox Rothschild
    Fox Rothschild | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Odia Kagan of Fox Rothschild has experience of advising on privacy compliance across a range of sectors, including the manufacturing, finance and technology space.
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  24. Omer Tene
    5
    Omer Tene
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Omer 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.
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  25. Ronald D Lee
    5
    Ronald D Lee
    Arnold & Porter
    Arnold & Porter | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 17 Years Ranked
    Ronald 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.
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  26. Scott Loughlin
    5
    Scott Loughlin
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Scott 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.
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  27. 5
    Steven Roosa
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Steven 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.
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  28. 5
    Tyler Newby
    Fenwick
    Fenwick | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Tyler Newby handles privacy compliance counseling in novel areas including adtech and facial recognition. He has extensive knowledge of CCPA and COPPA legislation.
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Up and Coming

  1. Elliot Golding
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    Elliot Golding
    McDermott Will & Emery LLP
    McDermott Will & Emery LLP | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Elliot Golding is adept at advising clients on national and international data matters covering compliance, data transfers and issues arising from new laws.
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  2. Melissa Maalouf
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    Melissa Maalouf
    ZwillGen PLLC
    ZwillGen PLLC | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Melissa Maalouf is sought after for her expertise on data protection compliance matters, on both a state and global level.
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  3. Starr Turner Drum
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    Starr Turner Drum
    Polsinelli PC
    Polsinelli PC | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Starr Turner Drum has a burgeoning practice in this space. She is noted for her ability to represent clients in complex privacy litigation, as well as investigations by regulatory bodies such as the FTC and OCR.
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Associates to watch

  1. Cristina Messerschmidt
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
    2024 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked
    Cristina 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.
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