Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
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404 881 7000Chambers Review
Alston & 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.
Work Highlights
- Alston & Bird provided counsel to UPS on its California/Virginia/Colorado privacy compliance initiative, as well as on US and EU data protection matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Alston & Bird has a strong bench and consistently provides high-quality work product."
"The team has a broad knowledge base which enables them to effectively address industry-specific issues and concerns."
"It's a very strong firm containing really good lawyers."
"Alston & Bird has a strong bench and consistently provides high-quality work product."
"The team has a broad knowledge base which enables them to effectively address industry-specific issues and concerns."
"It's a very strong firm containing really good lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Kimberly Kiefer Peretti focuses her practice on cybersecurity counseling, with notable expertise in HIPAA compliance. She draws on her valuable experience as a former cybercrime prosecutor at the Department of Justice.
"Kimberly is a terrific lawyer."
"She is one of the leading experts in the sector."
Kristine McAlister Brown is held in high regard for her ability to handle class actions arising from data breaches. She has further experience of advising clients on enforcement actions.
"She's a terrific lawyer and she represents her clients very well."