Privacy & Data Security: Privacy | USA

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.

Lisa Sotto continues to be renowned for her unparalleled skill in responding to data security incidents and breaches of privacy. She chairs the firm’s global privacy and cybersecurity practice and is the managing partner of the firm’s New York office.

Andrew 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. He is also the firm's US chair and global cochair for the data protection, privacy and security practice.

Christopher 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.

Kirk Nahra is a high-level data security practitioner with notable capabilities to serve healthcare and financial services clients across the country and internationally. He cochairs the firm’s cybersecurity and privacy practice as well as the artificial intelligence practice.

Marc Zwillinger is manager and founding member of ZwillGen and is a widely known expert in the rights of government agencies to access data held by businesses and responding to FTC inquiries.

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. He is also chair of the firm’s health and biotech privacy group.

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. She is also cochair of the firm's global data, cyber and privacy group.

Susan Hintze is the founding and co-managing-partner of Hintze Law. She is particularly sought after for her expertise in the interplay of cutting edge technology with data security regulations.

Brian Hengesbaugh's arsenal of services includes advising on cross-border data privacy and protection, digital media and cybersecurity matters. He also serves as global chair of the firm's data and cyber practice.

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, the SEC's cyber security rule and cybersecurity risk management.

Edward McNicholas' leads the firm's global data privacy and cybersecurity practice. His 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.

Heather 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.

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. She is also co-managing partner in the firm's Chicago office.

Lindsey Tonsager is chair of the global data privacy and cybersecurity practice at Covington & Burling and advises on COPPA and CCPA, particularly relating to newly developed technologies.

Meredith Halama is cochair of the firm's privacy and security practice and chair of the AdTech group. She 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.

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. He cochairs the firm’s global cyber, data and privacy practice.

Amanda Witt of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough advises clients, including those in the technology sector, on compliance with data security regimes.

Brittany Bacon is co-head of the firm’s technology industry group. She is engaged for her privacy and cybersecurity expertise by clients including financial institutions, household-name brands and high profile technology companies.

Daniel Goldberg is chair of the firm's data strategy, privacy and security group and is recommended for his broad-based privacy expertise specifically in advertising technology and transactions. Often he assists clients with CCPA and GDPR compliance issues.

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. He also co-leads the firm's privacy and data security group.

James 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.

Jessica Lee is well versed in privacy law compliance and advises clients on a wide spectrum of matters, including biometric legislation and adtech issues. She is also chair of the firm's privacy, security and data innovations practice.

Liisa Thomas is co-leader of the firms privacy and cybersecurity practice group and fulfills a general advisory role. She is often seen advocating for her clients in contentious data breaches across a plethora of industries, including consumer brands, advertising agencies and education institutions.

Maneesha Mithal demonstrates considerable strength in assisting clients with FTC investigations and privacy strategies. She is also cochair of the firm’s privacy and cybersecurity practice.

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 and currently serves as global chair of the artificial intelligence practice, global chair of the privacy and cyber practice, and as global vice chair of the technology industry group.

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. He leads the firm's global cybersecurity and data privacy practice, as well as the national security practice.

Theodore Kobus is noted as a market-leading expert in cybersecurity issues, including responding to high stakes data breaches.

Amy de La Lama is global practice group leader for the firm's technology, commercial and data group as well as the chair of the firm’s global data privacy and security practice. She has experience handling an array of privacy matters, both nationally and internationally, ranging from biometrics and AI privacy issues to GDPR compliance.

Beth George is held in high regard for her ability to advise clients on crisis management and preparation. She also leads the firm’s strategic risk and crisis management practice.

David Stauss is noted for his ability to provide guidance and compliance advice to clients surrounding state privacy laws, including the CCPA and CPRA.

David Zetoony cochairs the firms data, privacy and 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.

Elliot Golding is adept at advising clients in sectors inclusive of automotive, health/life sciences and technology, on national and international data matters covering compliance, data transfers and governance and issues arising from new laws.

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. He is also highly sought after for his knowledge on technologies like generative AI.

Jacqueline 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.

Jane Horvath is cochair of both the firm’s tech and innovation industry group and 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.

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. She is also cochair of the firm's privacy, cybersecurity and data strategy practice group.

Michael Bahar is co-head of the firm's global litigation group and co-leads the global cybersecurity and data privacy and congressional investigations practices. He is a highly regarded practitioner with considerable experience advising clients on cross-border privacy laws. He has recently handled data breaches and investigations.

Nathan Taylor specializes in financial privacy law and assisting companies with adopting the CCPA, while also being proficient at handling cross-border data transfer agreements.

Odia Kagan of Fox Rothschild has experience of advising on privacy compliance across a range of sectors, including the manufacturing, finance and technology space. She is also chair of the firm's data privacy compliance and international privacy practice.

Sam 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. He is also chair of the firm’s retail group, and cochair of the cybersecurity and breach response group and the fintech and financial services group.

Ashlie Beringer is cochair of the firm's tech and innovation practice group and privacy, cybersecurity and data innovation practice group. She maintains a robust practice in advising major technology clients through US and EU regulations and investigations. She frequently acts as regulatory risk counsel in domestic and global privacy programmes, and is equality adept in counselling on AI development and strategies.

Brian McGinnis is cochair of Barnes & Thornburg's data security and privacy practice and co chair of the firm's artificial intelligence practice group. He advises many multinational corporations on data compliance, regulatory reviews and responding to data breaches.

Daniel Alvarez is cochair of the the firm's privacy, cybersecurity and data strategy practice group. He is adept at advising clients on compliance and strategic approaches on policy and regulatory changes in the US.

Daniel Ilan is the leader of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton's global intellectual property group, and frequently advises on domestic and international privacy law matters. He has noted experience with transactional privacy issues and emerging AI tools.

James 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.

Michael Morgan leads the firm's global privacy and cybersecurity practice group and is regarded highly for his work in compliance, incident response, cybersecurity and data breaches.

Myriah​ Jaworski is acknowledged for her litigations skills, representing clients in data breach class actions and federal disputes. She is also adept at counselling clients on compliance with CCPA, VPPA and CIPA.

Randall Edwards of O'Melveny & Myers often serves as data security counsel, representing companies in breach incidents and class actions.

Sarah Hutchins leads the firms cybersecurity and data privacy team and is highly regarded for her experience representing clients though government investigations, federal and state regulatory compliance, cross-border transfers of data and data breach responses.

Steven Roosa is head of digital analytics and technology assessment platform at the firm and 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.

Jake 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.

Teddy Shelby assists clients across a wide range of privacy and data matters but is often seen addressing privacy compliance matters related to digital advertising, cross-border data transfers and providing advice on federal and state privacy laws.