Best Lawyers in America for Privacy and Data Security 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/

Todd McClelland is a partner in Sterlington's Cybersecurity, Data Privacy , AI, and Litigation practices, where he advises companies on complex legal issues related to cybersecurity breaches and compliance, data privacy compliance, AI, and technology transactions. Todd’s practice includes advising on global cybersecurity incidents, designing cyber governance and risk management programs, advising on global data privacy compliance issues, and supporting companies with data licensing and ...

Dino Tsibouris is the founding principal at Tsibouris & Associates, LLC. His practice concentrates on information privacy and security, technology acquisition, and financial services regulation. His experience includes implementation of artificial intelligence (AI), drafting Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreements, website terms of use, company privacy policies, and software licenses . He was previously an attorney with Thompson Hine LLP and served as Vice President and Counsel for eComme...

Erin is a dynamic problem solver with a strong understanding of U.S. and international private-sector privacy laws and regulations and the legal requirements for the transfer of sensitive personal data to/from the United States, the European Union and other jurisdictions. She regularly advises clients on CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, COPPA, CAN-SPAM, FCRA, security breach notification laws, and other U.S. state and federal privacy and data security requirements, and global data protection laws. In addit...

Taylor Widawski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Taylor, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Taylor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Seth P. Berman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Privacy and Data Security Law. Seth P., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Seth P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sam Castic is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Artificial Intelligence Law, Information Technology Law, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Sam, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sam is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey G. Muth has been practicing law since 2000 and is chair of the firm's Privacy and Data Security practice. His practice involves complex commercial litigation and corporate counseling with a niche in insurance coverage. In addition, he is experienced in alternate dispute resolution including arbitration and mediation. Mr. Muth attended and completed the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School “Mediating Disputes.” He is also an approved mediator for the United States D...

A former chief of staff at the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, Kathleen Benway helps clients develop practical strategies for compliance with applicable state, federal, and global consumer protection and privacy laws. Kathleen’s experience makes her uniquely positioned to represent clients before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other government agencies. She has over 12 years of senior-level experience with the FTC, including chief of staff to three directors of the Bu...

Mark E. Schreiber focuses his practice on cybersecurity, data breach response and global privacy coordination. He advises entities facing cross-border data protection, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Privacy Shield and related issues, strategic decisions, cyber assessments and investigations. Mark has led numerous multi-national and cross-border matters, including those involving data breaches, data transfer and credit card/PCI matters. He has advised senior management, boards,...

Barry J. Hurewitz is a partner in the firm's Regulatory and Government Affairs and Transactional Departments, and a member of the Defense, National Security and Government Contracts and Cybersecurity, Privacy and Communications Groups. He is also a member of the firm's FinTech Group. He joined the firm in 1994.

Deborah L. Gersh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Deborah L., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Deborah L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Benjamin Powell is widely recognized as one of the country's top authorities on handling cybersecurity, data breach and related investigation matters. He has advised companies on major cybersecurity incidents and incident preparedness across virtually every sector of the economy, including the banking, investment management, software, retail, energy, defense and intelligence, media and entertainment, pharmaceutical, cloud services, government contracting, aerospace, information technology, ma...

A former White House privacy official and member of President Obama's Review Group on Intelligence and Communications Technology, Peter Swire is trusted by his clients to assure award-winning privacy & data security counsel. Peter is the J.Z. Liang Chair in the Georgia Tech School of Cybersecurity and Privacy, a professor of Law & Ethics in the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, and has an appointment by courtesy with the Georgia Tech School of Public Policy.

Eric Setterlund serves as a co-chair of Bradley’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Practice Group. Eric has extensive experience with matters related to privacy, security protections and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining the firm, Eric served as chief privacy officer and privacy and data counsel for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. He draws upon his real-world business and program management experience to provide his clients practical advice for complex regulatory and transactional mat...

Dan’s clients receive operations-ready management of their complex privacy, security, and technology issues, as well as seamless interactions with stakeholders. Fluent in German with a U.S. litigation background, Dan helps companies of all sizes across industries and jurisdictions resolve data-related matters at the local, national, and international levels. Dan leverages his extensive international experience to advise clients on global privacy, cybersecurity, technology, and adversari...