Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
Global Guide 2024 : USA
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Morrison & Foerster’s market-leading Privacy + Data Security team includes more than 60 experienced lawyers across the U.S., Europe, and Asia providing seamless, integrated global service. Our extensive experience, familiarity with global data protection laws, and geographic reach position us to handle virtually any privacy or data security issue, anywhere in the world. From big data to cybersecurity, user-generated content to interest-based advertising, and cloud computing to the Internet of Things, our lawyers are at the forefront of issues involving cutting-edge technologies.
Our team assists many multinationals in developing their cross-border compliance strategies and we are familiar with the data protection laws in every jurisdiction in which they exist. We also know that our clients seek solutions that balance legal compliance with commercial realities, and employ innovative strategies to solve their most complex challenges.
We have also worked with countless organizations to design and strengthen their data security policies and practices to prevent data security breaches, minimize the risks associated with them, and comply with the ever-growing landscape of national and state data security requirements. A prominent aspect of our practice is advising clients when a material breach actually occurs. We are at the forefront of helping clients respond to emergency situations and have provided counsel on several of the most noteworthy security incidents of recent years.
Chambers Review
Morrison 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.
Strengths
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"The team is very well respected in the industry."
"Morrison Foerster's practitioners offer a quick and expert response. The depth on the bench of the team means they also always know the answer immediately."
"The group has a unique ability to provide invaluable and practical solutions to extremely complex issues."
"The team is very well respected in the industry."
"Morrison Foerster's practitioners offer a quick and expert response. The depth on the bench of the team means they also always know the answer immediately."
"The group has a unique ability to provide invaluable and practical solutions to extremely complex issues."
Notable Practitioners
Senior counsel Richard Fischer remains a highly regarded figure in the privacy space. His storied career has included acting for insurers, banks and retailers.
"Rick has tremendous expertise in the area and provides very efficient and practical advice to complex questions."
Miriam Wugmeister is frequently engaged to advise on compliance with privacy regulations globally and for representation in major FTC investigations.
"Miriam has deep expertise in the space."
"She has extensive knowledge of an extremely broad range of issues. She also always provides excellent advice and she's extremely responsive."
Boris Segalis is well known for his experience representing clients in government investigations and frequently provides regulatory advice to developers of new technologies, including AI.
"Boris is a significant player in the industry and brings a really helpful breadth of perspective, having represented clients across different sectors."
"He's a fantastic lawyer who's very smart."
Julie O'Neill is recommended for her expertise in a wide range of privacy matters, frequently advising on CCPA and COPPA compliance, as well as acting for clients undergoing FTC investigations.
"She's practical, responsive and a very strong lawyer."
"Julie is very knowledgeable."
Nathan Taylor specializes in financial privacy law and is proficient at handling various governmental investigations.
"He's a very strong practitioner."
"He has really deep knowledge and really understands how the laws in this sphere have evolved."
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