Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
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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.
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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.
Work Highlights
- Morrison Foerster provided advice to a global shipping insurance company on a range of issues related to the development of innovative shipping-related loss detection and prevention services, particularly in light of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the new US state consumer privacy laws in California.
Strengths
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"The team has a depth of experience across complex subject matters."
"Morrison and Foerster's group excels at handling complex, sophisticated matters, drawing on experience from their broad client base, strong relationships and business-oriented thinking."
"The group is incredibly knowledgeable and very responsive."
"The team has a depth of experience across complex subject matters."
"Morrison and Foerster's group excels at handling complex, sophisticated matters, drawing on experience from their broad client base, strong relationships and business-oriented thinking."
"The group is incredibly knowledgeable and very responsive."
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.
"Richard is very experienced and he has very sound judgment."
Miriam Wugmeister is frequently engaged to advise on compliance with privacy regulations globally and for representation in major FTC investigations.
"She has done incredible work - she works quickly and efficiently and she has a practical approach."
"Miriam is one of the most experienced people in the field."
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.
"His advice is extremely sound and he has strong knowledge."
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.
"Julie is fantastic. In addition to being extremely responsive, she's very thorough and has a very broad base of knowledge."
"She's really pragmatic and very good with clients."
Purvi Patel has a broad client base that consists of organisations in the technology and retail space. She has experience of handling issues arising from claims under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California False Advertising Law.
"Purvi is excellent, she is really great to work with and very sharp."
Tiffany Cheung routinely handles complex and high-profile class actions. Her broad practice also involves representing clients in a range of disputes, including those relating to consumer advertising issues and wiretapping claims.
"Tiffany provides fantastic advice."
"She is practical, responsive and very knowledgeable."
Nathan Taylor specializes in financial privacy law and is proficient at handling various governmental investigations.
"Nathan has excellent knowledge of the space."
"He is great - he's very responsive, thoughtful and detailed."
Melissa Crespo demonstrates considerable strength in providing counsel to clients on HIPPA compliance and matters related to AI technologies in the healthcare privacy sphere.
"She is very responsive and offers great analysis."
"Melissa always provides a very high level of service and responds very quickly. She also has an exceptional knowledge of the subject matter."
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