James Snell

Practice Areas

Privacy & Security Law

Class Action Defense

Patent Litigation

Trade Secrets

Antitrust & Unfair Competition Litigation

Business Litigation

Arbitration

Litigation

Tech Amicus

Ad Tech

California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA)

Biometric Law

Trademark, Copyright, Internet & Advertising

California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)

Privacy Class Action Defense

Internet & E-Commerce

Advertising, Marketing & Promotions

Retail & Consumer Products

Communications

Medical Device

Healthcare

Interactive Entertainment

Semiconductor

Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries

Unmanned Vehicle Systems

Internet of Things (IoT)

Product Innovation Counsel

Autonomous Vehicle Systems

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Robotics

Educational Institutions & Services

Apparel & Footwear

Digital Media & Entertainment, Gaming & Sports

Career

James (“Jim”) Snell, office managing partner of Perkins Coie’s Palo Alto office and a partner in the firm’s Privacy & Security practice, focuses his practice on privacy, cybersecurity, marketing and advertising, intellectual property, and technology law. A highly-regarded Chambers-ranked lawyer, Jim has represented many of the world’s most innovative companies in diverse industries in counseling and litigation matters, including those relating to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), state privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), biometrics laws including the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and the Stored Communications Act (SCA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), federal and state wiretap acts, state marketing laws, and many other privacy-based statutory and common law matters.

With nearly 30 years of experience, Jim is known for his strong focus on client service and commitment to providing clients with personalized and strategic guidance that helps them navigate complex litigation and compliance issues. His approach to client service centers on understanding his clients’ unique needs and goals, and providing practical, effective solutions.

Jim is an active member of various professional organizations and has published numerous articles on privacy and data security laws. He is also a frequent speaker at industry events, where he shares his knowledge and insights with senior executives and other legal professionals.