Best Lawyers in America for Privacy and Data Security Law
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David Carpenter regularly advises clients, including Fortune 500 companies, on all aspects of commercial litigation from individual disputes to major consumer class actions. He helps his clients find cost-effective solutions as an alternative to trial whenever possible. He concentrates his practice in general business and commercial litigation, with special focus on consumer and privacy class action defense, business torts and contract disputes. David has served as lead counsel and assisted i...
Amanda M. Witt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law, IT Outsourcing Law, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Amanda M. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda M. Witt since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Amanda M. Witt is held by other law...
Daniel F. Gottlieb counsels a wide range of healthcare industry clients, including healthcare providers, health plans, health information technology vendors, life sciences companies and data aggregators. He is sought out for his legal knowledge and practical approach on data protection, interoperability, and complex data and software licensing transactions, collaborations and strategic initiatives. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/gottlieb-daniel-f/
Jason Pill helps businesses handle the entire spectrum of workplace issues. He advises on risk assessment, policy development, education and contract creation, and he represents clients in state and federal court when litigation becomes unavoidable. Jason’s long-term client relationships give him valuable insight into how business needs affect employment decisions. Working as an extension of clients’ HR department, he acts quickly to defect or minimize potential liabilities. Jason...
Michelle Schaap practices cybersecurity and corporate law. Within corporate law, she primarily practices in construction, franchising and renewable energy – representing a varied client base that ranges from Fortune 500 companies to closely-held businesses. Cybersecurity Combining her technology and corporate experience, Michelle has spearheaded and developed CSG’s cybersecurity practice. She regularly advises clients on cybersecurity preparedness, counsels clients when data secur...
Thomas J. Kelley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Privacy and Data Security Law and Tax Law. Thomas J. practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas J. Kelley since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Thomas J. Kelley is held by other lawyers.
Erin Nealy Cox, the former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, is a trial lawyer who represents corporations, boards of directors, and executives involved in complex multi-jurisdictional disputes and high-stakes investigations. As a partner in the Firm’s Dallas and Washington, D.C., offices, she is a member of the Firm’s Government, Regulatory & Internal Investigations Practice Group. Erin has a broad practice focused on matters arising from alleged viol...
Kirk Nahra has been a leading authority on privacy and cybersecurity matters for more than two decades. He co-chairs the firm’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Practice as well as the Artificial Intelligence Practice. In recognition of his professional work in these areas, he was named the winner of the 2021 Vanguard Award from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)—one of the most prestigious in the privacy field—which recognizes one IAPP member each year w...
Dan Murphy’s practice has focused exclusively on healthcare transactional and regulatory matters for the past decade. He has represented all types and sizes of healthcare providers, from publicly-traded national hospital, dialysis, and ambulatory surgery center companies, to independent surgery centers and pharmacies, physician practices, and individual physicians. In representing providers, Dan brings a holistic view to healthcare deals and compliance issues that incorporates an unders...
Jason I. Epstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Information Technology Law, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Jason I. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Jason I. Epstein since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jason I. Epstein is held by other...
Roy E. Hadley, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Privacy and Data Security Law. Roy E. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Roy E. Hadley, Jr. since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Roy E. Hadley, Jr. is held by other lawyers.
Janis Claire Kestenbaum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Janis Claire practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Janis Claire Kestenbaum since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Janis Claire Kestenbaum is held by other lawyers.
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