Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 1
Contact number
202 662 6000Chambers Review
The 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I appreciate the team's breadth of knowledge and confidence."
"Covington's group goes above and beyond to serve us as a client."
"The team responds very quickly and brings in additional talent as needed."
"I appreciate the team's breadth of knowledge and confidence."
"Covington's group goes above and beyond to serve us as a client."
"The team responds very quickly and brings in additional talent as needed."
Notable Practitioners
Alexander Berengaut leads on a significant number of high-profile data privacy litigation matters. He is frequently involved in cases challenging government actions.
James Garland's practice is fortified by his background in working at the Department of Justice. He regularly brings this experience to bear in the area of data access disputes concerning national security and rights to protect data.
"James is a solid pair of hands in a crisis."
"I think very highly of James: he's very thoughtful and his judgment is really good."
Lindsey Tonsager's regulatory data privacy practice includes advising on COPPA and CCPA, particularly relating to newly developed technologies.
"Lindsey is very good at understanding specific needs of clients and she is really talented. Her advice is polished, with detailed analysis that is practical."
"She's super-smart and really understands COPPA."
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.
"Libbie is a very experienced and strong privacy attorney."