Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
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202 344 4000About
Provided by Venable LLP
Fully immersed in all aspects of data privacy, cybersecurity, and information governance, Venable is unique among privacy and cybersecurity practices. We participate in legislative advocacy, rulemakings, and development of new legal standards. Our team advises organizations with regard to industry best practices and drafting codes of conduct and standards, helping them stay compliant with federal, state, international, and self-regulatory requirements. We provide proactive counseling to guide clients through the potential risks and liabilities associated with corporate transactions. And if government enforcement actions or litigation arise, Venable vigorously defends our clients, mounting challenges to agency regulations and litigating privacy issues and class-action lawsuits.
We strengthen the integrity of our client’s data, ecommerce security, and customer or user records; develop internal data collection and use practices; and ensure the creation of sound privacy policies and procedures. We shepherd clients through data-security incidents, and privacy and consumer protection matters, and represent them in connection with corresponding litigation and government enforcement actions. We build and lead coalitions and self-regulatory efforts, and represent leading trade associations in the space.
Chambers Review
Venable has a distinguished privacy group that handles a diverse range of complex matters across an array of sectors, including retail, financial services and communications. Continues to be sought out for its advice and understanding of the latest developments in the market, and is noted for its regulatory and public policy expertise. Noted for its extensive experience addressing concerns associated with the advertising and marketing industries.
Work Highlights
- Venable provided counsel to Alliance for Trust in AI on its launch. Venable serves as general counsel, legal and policy staff to the Alliance.
Strengths
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"It's a very knowledgeable and responsive team."
"The team's work is efficient, practical and reflective of a deep understanding of the law."
"The practice has both breadth and depth."
"It's a very knowledgeable and responsive team."
"The team's work is efficient, practical and reflective of a deep understanding of the law."
"The practice has both breadth and depth."
Notable Practitioners
Stuart Ingis maintains a prominent privacy practice in addition to being chairman of the firm. He is particularly capable at handling data security matters affecting the advertising technology industry.
"Stuart is extraordinary."
"He is excellent, he has really good industry knowledge, commercial instincts and knows the law inside and out."
Emilio Cividanes is notable for defending clients in government investigations, specifically those conducted by the FTC. Clients additionally look to him in advertising technology matters.
"He has great understanding and the ability to provide excellent client services."
"Emilio is an exceptional lawyer."
Michael Signorelli is regularly sought by high-profile clients to advise on adtech privacy issues. He boasts both domestic and international experience.
"Mike is fantastic, he's very responsive and strategic."
"He is a pleasure to work with and he distills complex topics to their essence."
Cochair of the privacy and data security group, Julia Kernochan Tama boasts an impressive practice in the space. Her clients stem from a broad range of sectors, including retail, financial services and media. She advises clients on health privacy and children's privacy issues, among other matters.
"Julia is an amazing lawyer."
"She has technical expertise and is very strategic."
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