Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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, telecoms 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.
Work Highlights
- Covington & Burling represented TikTok in a challenge to the Presidential Order which purported to ban the platform based on asserted concerns relating to data privacy and cybersecurity.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has strong expertise in the subject matter."
"The group is responsive and thoughtful."
"Covington's group is one of the best one-stop shops for regulatory advice. It has a well-deserved reputation for excellence."
"The team has strong expertise in the subject matter."
"The group is responsive and thoughtful."
"Covington's group is one of the best one-stop shops for regulatory advice. It has a well-deserved reputation for excellence."
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.
"His work product is outstanding."
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.
"Elizabeth is super-responsive."
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 has excellent judgment, responsiveness and the quality of his work is strong."
Lindsey Tonsager's regulatory data privacy practice includes advising on COPPA and CCPA, particularly relating to newly developed technologies.
"Lindsey is a very good attorney, she is very thoughtful and knowledgeable."
"She's very well respected and strong."
Ranked Lawyers at
Covington & Burling LLP
USA - Nationwide