Ranking tables
Privacy & Data Security | Global
USA
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
- Dana RosenfeldKelley Drye & Warren LLP
- Stuart P IngisVenable LLP
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
Christopher N. Olsen Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati5 Years Ranked
Edward R McNicholas Ropes & Gray LLP15 Years Ranked- Heather Egan Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP6 Years Ranked
Justine Gottshall InfoLawGroup LLP13 Years Ranked
Kristen J. Mathews Cooley LLP14 Years Ranked- Luke Dembosky Debevoise & Plimpton LLP6 Years Ranked
Mike Hintze Hintze Law PLLC5 Years Ranked
Susan Hintze Hintze Law PLLC5 Years Ranked- Alysa HutnikKelley Drye & Warren LLP
- Benjamin PowellWilmerHale
- Jennifer ArchieLatham & Watkins LLP
- Kimberly Kiefer PerettiAlston & Bird LLP
- Kirk J NahraWilmerHale
- Margaret P EisenhauerPrivacy & Information Management Services—Margaret P. Eisenhauer, P.C.
- Theodore J Kobus IIIBakerHostetler LLP
Band 3
Boris Segalis Morrison Foerster10 Years Ranked- Brian Hengesbaugh Baker McKenzie14 Years Ranked
David Lashway Sidley Austin LLP6 Years Ranked
Dominique Shelton Leipzig Mayer Brown LLP4 Years Ranked
James Garland Covington & Burling LLP5 Years Ranked
Julie O'Neill Morrison Foerster3 Years Ranked
Lindsey Tonsager Covington & Burling LLP4 Years Ranked- Lothar Determann Baker McKenzie13 Years Ranked
Rajesh De Mayer Brown LLP3 Years Ranked- Alfred SaikaliShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
- Antony KimLatham & Watkins LLP
- Craig A HoffmanBakerHostetler LLP
- David NavettaCooley LLP
- Emilio W CividanesVenable LLP
- Janis Claire KestenbaumPerkins Coie LLP
- Liisa ThomasSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
- Meredith HalamaPerkins Coie LLP
- Michael RubinLatham & Watkins LLP
- Randy V SabettCooley LLP
- Travis LeBlancCooley LLP
Band 4
Aaron P Simpson Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP4 Years Ranked- Amanda Witt Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton3 Years Ranked
Brittany Bacon Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP5 Years Ranked
Christine E Lyon Freshfields US LLP2 Years Ranked- Erez Liebermann Debevoise & Plimpton LLP2 Years Ranked
Gerard M. Stegmaier Reed Smith LLP4 Years Ranked- James Pastore Debevoise & Plimpton LLP6 Years Ranked
Michelle Reed Paul Hastings LLP1 Years Ranked
Natasha Kohne Akin4 Years Ranked
Nathan D. Taylor Morrison Foerster5 Years Ranked
Phyllis Sumner King & Spalding LLP2 Years Ranked- Daniel GoldbergFrankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
- James KoenigTroutman Pepper
- Serrin TurnerLatham & Watkins LLP
Band 5
Brenda Sharton Dechert LLP2 Years Ranked- Ieuan Jolly Linklaters6 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Neiditz Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP2 Years Ranked
Lisa Ropple Jones Day2 Years Ranked
Nancy L Perkins Arnold & Porter15 Years Ranked
Omer Tene Goodwin1 Years Ranked
Ronald D Lee Arnold & Porter15 Years Ranked- Scott Loughlin Hogan Lovells US LLP2 Years Ranked
- Daniel IlanCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Jessica LeeLoeb & Loeb LLP
- Linn F FreedmanRobinson & Cole LLP
- Melissa KrasnowVLP Law Group LLP
- Michael A VatisBenesch
- Nancy LibinDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
- Tyler NewbyFenwick
Band 6
Avi Gesser Debevoise & Plimpton LLP1 Years Ranked- Chris Cwalina Norton Rose Fulbright1 Years Ranked
Colleen Theresa Brown Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
David Simon Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates1 Years Ranked- David Zetoony Greenberg Traurig, LLP1 Years Ranked
Laura E Jehl Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP1 Years Ranked- Libby Weingarten Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati2 Years Ranked
Matthew Baker Baker Botts L.L.P.1 Years Ranked- Nicole Friedlander Sullivan & Cromwell LLP1 Years Ranked
- Camila TobónShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
- David StaussHusch Blackwell LLP
- John Thomas MalatestaPolsinelli PC
- Kandi ParsonsZwillGen PLLC
Up and Coming
Beth George Freshfields US LLP1 Years Ranked- Maneesha Mithal Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati1 Years Ranked
- Michelle Visser Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP4 Years Ranked
- Amy de La LamaBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
- Elliot GoldingMcDermott Will & Emery LLP
- Melissa MaaloufZwillGen PLLC
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Christopher Wolf
Hogan Lovells US LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Senior Statespeople | 13 Years RankedChristopher Wolf is noted for his seasoned expertise in privacy law matters and remains an excellent choice of counsel for complex regulatory issues.S Harriet P PearsonHogan Lovells US LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Senior Statespeople | 8 Years RankedHarriet Pearson is particularly lauded for her handling of data incidents. She combines her incident response work with market-leading compliance capabilities.
S L Richard Fischer
Morrison Foerster | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Senior Statespeople | 18 Years RankedSenior counsel Richard Fischer remains a highly regarded figure in the privacy space. His storied career has included acting for insurers, banks and retailers.
Eminent Practitioners
- Dana RosenfeldKelley Drye & Warren LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Eminent Practitioners
Star Individuals
Lisa J Sotto
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Star Individuals | 15 Years Ranked"Lisa's expertise and prominence is second to none. Lisa is a national and global cyber and privacy attorney luminary whose insight is sought out by multiple sophisticated stakeholders."
Band 1
1 Alan Charles Raul
Sidley Austin LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedAlan Charles Raul attracts praise for his vast experience in the privacy and data security space, often advising corporate clients on regulatory compliance and data breach response. He is also known for his significant contribution to federal privacy legislation.1 Andrew B SerwinDLA Piper LLP (US) | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked"Andrew is top-notch, he goes out of his way to make sure the client is happy with the work and he's very responsive."1 D Reed Freeman
ArentFox Schiff LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedReed Freeman of Arent Fox Schiff regularly represents clients in FTC investigations in addition to advising clients on complying with federal privacy regulations. He has noted expertise in the adtech privacy space.
1 Lydia B. Parnes
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedLydia Parnes has a formidable reputation in the consumer protection sphere of privacy and data security, regularly representing clients in FTC investigations.
1 Miriam WugmeisterMorrison Foerster | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedMiriam Wugmeister is frequently engaged to advise on compliance with privacy regulations globally and for representation in major FTC investigations.
Band 2
2 Christopher N. OlsenWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedChristopher Olsen shines in counseling clients undergoing FTC investigation, drawing on a wealth of first-hand experience as a former regulator.2 Edward R McNicholas
Ropes & Gray LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedEdward McNicholas' practice incorporates both counseling and litigation, including investigations conducted by enforcement entities.2 Heather Egan
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedHeather Egan Sussman counsels clients on the full spectrum of transactional concerns pertaining to privacy and data security. She boasts specific experience in advising clients in the context of ransomware attacks as well as on adtech matters.2 Justine Gottshall
InfoLawGroup LLP | Head of Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedJustine Gottshall of InfoLawGroup is particularly well known for her extensive capabilities in data protection issues as they pertain to the media and entertainment industries. She regularly advises on adtech issues and the implementation of wide-ranging programs to comply with the CCPA and other legislation.2 Kristen J. MathewsCooley LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedKristen Mathews is a highly regarded attorney, noted for her standout experience in the creation of customized compliance programs, including breach response planning.2 Luke Dembosky
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedLuke Dembosky draws from a great wealth of experience as a former Deputy Assistant Attorney General for National Security to advise a clientele comprising a number of household-name financial institutions. He has particular expertise in counseling on cyber-attack preparation and response.2 Mike HintzeHintze Law PLLC | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedMike Hintze is highly regarded for his top-level experience of in-house data security in the technology sector, which he brings to private practice.2 Susan HintzeHintze Law PLLC | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedSusan Hintze is particularly sought after for her expertise in the interplay of cutting-edge technology with data security regulations.- Margaret P EisenhauerPrivacy & Information Management Services—Margaret P. Eisenhauer, P.C. | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Boris SegalisMorrison Foerster | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedBoris Segalis is well known for his experience representing clients in government investigations and frequently provides regulatory advice to developers of new technologies, including AI.3 Brian Hengesbaugh
Baker McKenzie | Head of Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedBrian Hengesbaugh's services include advising on cross-border data privacy and protection, digital media and cybersecurity matters.3 David LashwaySidley Austin LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedDavid Lashway is a highly regarded representative for clients in cybersecurity regulatory investigations and frequently advises on data breach response.3 Dominique Shelton Leipzig
Mayer Brown LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedDominique Shelton Leipzig is especially well known among peers in the data security field for her thought leadership on the CCPA.3 James Garland
Covington & Burling LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedJames Garland's practice is fortified by his background in working at the Department of Justice. He regularly brings this experience to bear in the area of data access disputes concerning national security and rights to protect data.3 Julie O'NeillMorrison Foerster | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedJulie 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.3 Lindsey TonsagerCovington & Burling LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked"Lindsey is very good at understanding specific needs of clients and she is really talented. Her advice is polished, with detailed analysis that is practical."3 Lothar DetermannBaker McKenzie | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedLothar Determann is recognized for his keen insight into European privacy legislation affecting USA-based clients. He is also well respected for his work on CCPA counseling.3 Rajesh DeMayer Brown LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedRajesh De brings expertise gained in the MOD, DOJ and NSA to private practice. As a result, his data security practice revolves around matters of incident response and preparedness, with particular cybersecurity expertise.- Liisa ThomasSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Aaron P SimpsonHunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedAaron Simpson is highly recommended for his ability to combine knowledge of EU and USA regulatory frameworks.4 Amanda Witt
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedAmanda Witt of Kilpatrick Townsend advises clients, including those in the technology sector, on compliance with data security regimes.4 Brittany BaconHunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedBrittany Bacon is engaged for her privacy expertise by clients including financial institutions, household-name brands and high-profile technology companies.4 Christine E Lyon
Freshfields US LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedChristine Lyon of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is the global cochair of the firm's privacy practice, with deep experience in privacy counseling. She is noted for her ability to advise clients in the technology, life sciences and retail sectors.4 Erez LiebermannDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedErez Liebermann has extensive experience in supporting clients in global ransomware response. He also demonstrates strong capabilities in compliance counseling and handling internal investigations.4 Gerard M. Stegmaier
Reed Smith LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedGerard Stegmaier assists clients in complying with regulatory regimes, including both data protection and cybersecurity matters. He also frequently represents the subjects of governmental investigations and enforcement actions.4 James PastoreDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedJames Pastore boasts expertise in a range of contentious and post-crisis matters, including class action litigation and data breach response.4 Michelle Reed
Paul Hastings LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedMichelle Reed has noted experience in cybersecurity matters. She also is often sought out by clients to provide privacy compliance advice.4 Natasha Kohne
Akin | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedNatasha Kohne has a well-rounded privacy practice with strengths in litigation, compliance counseling and data breach matters. She has notable expertise in advising on CCPA.4 Nathan D. TaylorMorrison Foerster | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedNathan Taylor specializes in financial privacy law and is proficient at handling various governmental investigations.4 Phyllis Sumner
King & Spalding LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedPhyllis Sumner of King & Spalding is a noted incident response and litigation practitioner. She advises many well-known clients across a range of sectors including leisure and finance. She also has strong experience in privacy counseling on CCPA and Schrems compliance.
Band 5
5 Brenda Sharton
Dechert LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedBrenda Sharton of Dechert has a very diverse privacy and data security practice with strengths in investigations, litigation and cyberattack matters.5 Ieuan Jolly
Linklaters | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedIeuan Jolly brings a wealth of expertise to bear for clients, which include a number of major multinational corporates. His practice features strength in transactions involving data-rich assets and compliance counseling across a broad array of international privacy and cybersecurity regulations.5 Jonathan NeiditzKilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedJonathan Neiditz of Kilpatrick Townsend is well versed in global privacy laws. He has expertise in transactional matters, as well as data monetization.5 Lisa Ropple
Jones Day | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedLisa Ropple of Jones Day is regularly sought by clients to advise on significant ransomware incidents and breach issues. She also displays strength in litigation and privacy compliance counseling.5 Nancy L Perkins
Arnold & Porter | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 5 | 15 Years RankedNancy Perkins is highly regarded for her work with businesses in creating and developing their data protection regimes. This utilizes her strength in HIPAA, CCPA and COPPA compliance.5 Omer Tene
Goodwin | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedOmer Tene is held in high regard in the market. He is noted for his ability to assist large clients with data privacy reviews, transfers and incident responses.5 Ronald D LeeArnold & Porter | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 5 | 15 Years RankedRonald Lee is particularly well known for his national security expertise honed in the Department of Justice. This enables him to provide data protection and cybersecurity advice to clients in sensitive sectors, including defense.5 Scott LoughlinHogan Lovells US LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedScott Loughlin has significant experience of providing counsel on compliance with complex privacy regulations, as well as incident preparedness and response. He demonstrates notable strength in the healthcare sector.- Daniel IlanCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 5
Band 6
6 Avi GesserDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedAvi Gesser is well known for advising large tech companies on AI readiness. He also has extensive experience of assisting clients in incidents stemming from both data breaches and ransomware events.6 Chris Cwalina
Norton Rose Fulbright | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedGlobal co-head of information governance, privacy and cybersecurity, Chris Cwalina is well regarded in the cybersecurity sphere, with significant experience of responding to cyber incidents with global clients.6 Colleen Theresa BrownSidley Austin LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 6 | 2 Years RankedColleen Theresa Brown has a strong privacy practice managing data breach issues and litigation. She also has experience of working on privacy matters following acquisitions.6 David Simon
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedDavid Simon is experienced in dealing with a wide range of cybersecurity issues, including assessing incident response plans and responding to large ransomware attacks.6 David Zetoony
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedDavid Zetoony is noted for his ability to provide counsel on data privacy compliance. He has significant experience of advising clients on global privacy and security laws, including GDPR in the EU.6 Laura E Jehl
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedLaura Jehl of Willkie Farr & Gallagher is called upon by clients to assist in a range of data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including breach notifications and AI and biometric law compliance. She has considerable experience of advising clients in the technology sector.6 Libby WeingartenWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 6 | 2 Years RankedLibby 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.6 Matthew Baker
Baker Botts L.L.P. | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedMatthew Baker of Baker Botts is adept at handling state and global data privacy law compliance for various companies. He has considerable experience in advising on CPRA, BIPA and GDPR issues.6 Nicole Friedlander
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedNicole Friedlander of Sullivan & Cromwell is recognized for guiding clients through the aftermath of cyber-attacks and data breaches, including internal investigations and SEC inquiries.
Up and Coming
U Beth GeorgeFreshfields US LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedBeth George is held in high regard for her ability to advise clients on crisis management and preparation.U Maneesha MithalWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedManeesha Mithal demonstrates considerable strength in assisting clients with FTC investigations and privacy strategies.U Michelle VisserOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Up and Coming | 4 Years RankedMichelle Visser is equally capable in both compliance and enforcement elements of privacy regulation. She has strong expertise in BIPA litigation matters.- Amy de La LamaBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Up and Coming
- Elliot GoldingMcDermott Will & Emery LLP | Privacy & Data Security2024 | Up and Coming