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Privacy & Data Security: The Elite | USA
USA - Nationwide
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1 Covington & Burling LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedThe Covington & Burling team is well-versed in domestic and cross-border privacy and data security issues. An adept team providing tailored and sophisticated privacy counsel for clients in industries that include food and drugs, IT, telecom and healthcare. Possesses additional expertise in big data, digital marketing and financial services. Strong record for helping clients navigate challenging FTC investigations. Handles the risk assessment of third-party platforms, with compliance expertise regarding COPPA. Showcases additional strength in reporting and responding to data breaches.
1 Hogan Lovells US LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedHogan Lovells remains one of the country's preeminent privacy and data security practices. A highly talented roster of attorneys advising clients on major data breaches and complex policy matters across a multitude of industries, including retail, automotive and media. Particular expertise in healthcare privacy issues such as HIPAA compliance, wearable technology and medical data cyber-attacks. Additionally capable in a regulatory capacity, especially relating to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), working in conjunction with the firm's European offices. Skilled at representing clients in investigations conducted by the FTC and other enforcement bodies.
1 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedHunton Andrews Kurth boasts a dedicated data breach group with a wealth of experience handling high-stakes cyber events. Maintains an excellent reputation for its information governance practice. Also sought after for international data transfer, privacy compliance and regulatory investigations expertise. Operates across numerous industries including technology, consumer products, healthcare, retail and financial services. Noted proficiency on cybersecurity risks associated with blockchain technology in addition to the GDPR and CCPA regulations.
1 Morrison FoersterPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedMorrison Foerster is a market-leading data security and privacy firm, offering the full suite of privacy law services, including data breach notification and enforcement. Well-versed in creating tailored privacy policies for clients. Possesses significant experience advising on FTC and state privacy regulatory compliance matters. Works with notable established and emerging life sciences and technology companies. Often provides counsel to clients on the privacy aspects of major M&A transactions.
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2 Baker McKenziePrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedThe Baker McKenzie team continues to provide clients with high-caliber cybersecurity and data protection services both domestically and globally. Singled out for its specific focus on crisis management, performing advisory roles and privacy policy. Known for its excellent handling of privacy matters in the healthcare and financial services industries. Also offers advice on data issues arising during complex transactions and regarded for its international privacy practice, with special strength in cybersecurity.
2 Cooley LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedCooley has a robust practice with particular skill in handling privacy and data security matters linked to mobile, online and health technology. Enjoys a global presence that allows an integrated network of attorneys to assist clients nationally, as well as in the UK and the EU. Sought after for its expertise in privacy litigation, especially class action defense. Closely linked to leading trade groups and government bodies, with a growing client base in emerging technology companies. Regularly negotiates the privacy and data security aspects of corporate transactions.
2 DLA Piper LLP (US)Privacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedDLA Piper has a prominent data security and privacy practice acting for a broad array of clients from emerging growth entities to Fortune 500 companies. Often counsels on the privacy aspects of major M&A transactions. Maintains a fine reputation for its work on consumer class actions, defending matters related to data breaches and issues concerning the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Particularly strong in the communications, financial services and insurance sectors, among others. Consulted to provide input to legislators on the evolution of the privacy landscape.
2 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedOrrick Herrington has an impressive integrated practice and it offers clients the full gamut of services across privacy and data security from advisory and regulatory compliance to high-profile litigation and enforcement. Growing team with the ability to act for clients on national and international mandates, tapping into the firm's global network. Particularly adept at advising clients in the technology and education sectors in addition to clients in the financial services industry. Extensive experience advising clients on FTC-related matters.
2 Venable LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedVenable has a distinguished privacy group that handles a diverse range of complex matters across an array of sectors, including retail, financial services and communications. Continues to be sought out for its advice and understanding of the latest developments in the market, and is noted for its regulatory and public policy expertise. Noted for its extensive experience addressing concerns associated with the advertising and marketing industries.
2 WilmerHalePrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedWilmerHale is prominent for counseling high-profile, sophisticated clients on cutting-edge privacy and data security concerns. Demonstrates vast experience and knowledge of the Internet of Things, cross-device tracking and big-data initiatives. Sought after for defensive skill in national and regional investigations and compliance issues. Offers strength in healthcare-specific data protection matters, including HIPAA compliance. Extensive experience of advising on the implementation of CCPA, CPRA and GDPR compliance plans.
2 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedWilson Sonsini demonstrates impressive capabilities in class actions and government investigations, with particular experience in matters concerning the FTC and state attorney generals. Regularly advises clients on implementing privacy policies and data security compliance. Also well regarded for its expertise in M&A activity with data transfer requirements, and transactions in which data is considered an asset. Noted for its expertise on issues concerning the CCPA, BIPA, COPPA and VPPA. Experienced in matters pertaining to national security, such as handling requests for information under the Foreign Intelligence Act and National Security Letters.
2 ZwillGen PLLCPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedZwillGen is a boutique privacy law firm that offers the full range of information security advice. Comes recommended for its class action work, acting for prominent internet, technology and media companies. Also well versed in FTC and state attorney general investigations, and maintains a fine reputation for its work on data protection, surveillance and cybersecurity issues. Additionally experienced in internet gaming and fantasy sports matters.
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3 BakerHostetler LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedBakerHostetler is noted for its strength in litigation and defending regulatory investigations, and sought after for its wide-ranging compliance advice. Maintains a strong reputation for its standout breach response practice. Represents clients in hospitality, financial services, retail and IT. Held in high regard for its payment card security expertise. Handles matters relating to emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. Noted for strength in addressing the requirements of the healthcare sector.
3 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedDebevoise & Plimpton has a well-regarded team that is noted for its adept handling of cyber matters, with particular experience with data breach and incident response matters. Regularly called upon by clients to advise on GDPR and CCPA. Additionally recommended for its transactional expertise, providing a popular choice for M&A due diligence. Able to offer clients a globally integrated service through its international network offices.
3 Latham & Watkins LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedLatham & Watkins has a notably strong privacy breach and litigation shop with additional compliance capabilities. Serves a clientele of both emerging and established companies in data-heavy industries, including adtech and social media. Seasoned in guiding clients through substantial enforcement proceedings brought by regulators.
3 Perkins Coie LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedPerkins Coie has an experienced group that excels in matters pertaining to cross-border data transfer and also provides counsel on global strategies for compliance with data protection laws. Maintains particular expertise in requests for information work and is also adept at advising on data breach issues, including matters with national security implications. Represents clients from a range of sectors, including information technology, telecommunication and consumer product manufacturing. Noted for substantial strength in the representation of companies in government investigations and class actions
3 Sidley Austin LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedSidley Austin has an excellent practice that is recognized for its litigation strengths and compliance expertise, maintaining a respected incident response and data breach team. Offers advice to clients on a wide array of issues, including big data, cybersecurity and cross-border information flow matters. Broad-ranging sector expertise includes consumer products manufacturing, financial services, retail, technology and transportation. Works with the firm's well-regarded corporate practice, conducting privacy and cybersecurity diligence for M&A.
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4 Alston & Bird LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedAlston & Bird has expertise in advising multinational companies on a variety of data and privacy issues, and demonstrates a sophisticated approach to compliance and data protection. Highly adept in issues regarding cybersecurity, with strength in network intrusions, and maintains a fine track record for its work in class action suits and FTC investigations. Also advises US companies on European privacy law, especially on compliance with the GDPR, in collaboration with the firm's Brussels office.
4 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher has a highly regarded privacy and cybersecurity offering with notable strength in contentious matters. Regularly represents household-name companies in the technology sector in defending class action privacy lawsuits. Thoroughly experienced in acting for clients in major regulatory enforcement proceedings and investigations.
4 Hintze Law PLLCPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedHintze Law is a highly regarded boutique firm, particularly noted for its experience in handling cutting-edge technology and emerging issues impacting information security, such as automatic tracking, biometrics and facial recognition. Well versed in establishing compliance regimes in addition to responding to data breaches and ensuing investigations. Also routinely advises clients on FTC compliance and the ongoing impact of CCPA. Reputed by healthcare and biotech clients for advising on relevant data privacy and security laws such as HIPAA and COVID-19 pandemic responses and monitoring.
4 InfoLawGroup LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedInfoLawGroup has a well-established data privacy and security practice. Its attorneys have expertise in advising media and technology companies on national and international privacy law compliance, including children's privacy and wiretapping laws in the US. The firm has further experience of providing counsel on GDPR. The team is also adept at establishing privacy programs and assisting on biometrics issues under BIPA for large clients.
4 Kelley Drye & Warren LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedKelley Drye comes recommended for its expertise in privacy and data issues affecting emerging technology companies. Well equipped to provide counsel on government investigations into issues concerning consumer data and marketing practices. Also known for its proactive engagement with key policy bodies. Experienced in representing clients in privacy, data security and consumer protection litigation. Boasts capability in handling matters related to big data, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things.
4 Mayer Brown LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedMayer Brown has a major practice offering skillful representation across a broad array of privacy issues. It is particularly noted for its expertise in national security matters. Often represents industry-leading technology companies, automotive companies and financial institutions in regulatory compliance, incident response and litigation.
4 McDermott Will & Emery LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedMcDermott Will & Emery continues to display impressive strength in the healthcare sector. Renowned for its excellent HIPAA practice, with a strong US base and key locations nationally to provide an expansive service. Also advises clients on privacy-related matters concerning M&A and other transactions, as well as advising clients on GDPR compliance. Additional expertise in cyber crises, e-commerce and internal investigations. Called in to handle breaches and ransomware attacks affecting healthcare companies.
4 Ropes & Gray LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedRopes & Gray has a well-regarded data security team boasting capabilities in both regulatory compliance and breach response. Works with household-name clients across a range of industries, with notable strength in the private equity and leisure sectors. Often turned to for assistance with diverse privacy legislation, including GDPR, CCPA and HIPAA compliance. Also widely regarded for its strength in data breach litigation.