Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 2
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Wilson Sonsini demonstrates impressive capabilities in class actions and government investigations, with particular experience in matters concerning the FTC and state attorney generals. Regularly advises clients on implementing privacy policies and data security compliance. Also well regarded for its expertise in M&A activity with data transfer requirements, and transactions in which data is considered an asset. Noted for its expertise on issues concerning the CCPA, BIPA, COPPA and VPPA. Experienced in matters pertaining to national security, such as handling requests for information under the Foreign Intelligence Act and National Security Letters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Wilson Sonsini is a firm full of lawyers who can quickly get up to speed on complex issues and advise on an ever-evolving risk landscape."
"The team provides sophisticated guidance on complex matters."
"Wilson Sonsini has a deep bench and is able to handle larger matters."
"Wilson Sonsini is a firm full of lawyers who can quickly get up to speed on complex issues and advise on an ever-evolving risk landscape."
"The team provides sophisticated guidance on complex matters."
"Wilson Sonsini has a deep bench and is able to handle larger matters."
Notable Practitioners
Lydia Parnes has a formidable reputation in the consumer protection sphere of privacy and data security, regularly representing clients in FTC investigations.
"Lydia has really great FTC experience."
"She's very experienced."
Christopher Olsen shines in counseling clients undergoing FTC investigation, drawing on a wealth of first-hand experience as a former regulator.
"I hold him in tremendously high regard. He's really smart and practical and offers excellent client service."
"Christopher is really knowledgeable."
Libby Weingarten has impressive strength in privacy counseling, often being sought out by clients to advise on CCPA, GDPR and GLBA issues. She also has experience in government investigations.
"Libby is very smart and well regarded."
"She is very sharp and knowledgeable about US privacy laws."
Maneesha Mithal demonstrates considerable strength in assisting clients with FTC investigations and privacy strategies.
"Maneesha is terrific - she's very respected."
"She's super-knowledgeable about privacy laws and is very smart."
Ranked Lawyers at
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
USA