Best Lawyers in America for Privacy and Data Security Law

Jason C. Gavejian is a principal in the Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and co-leader of the firm’s Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity practice group. Jason is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals. As a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), Jason focuses on the matrix of laws governing privacy, security, and management of data. Jason is co-editor of, and a regular c...

Danielle Urban is a partner in the firm's Denver office. She has a national practice representing a wide range of employers. Her practice involves representation of employers in wrongful termination, employment discrimination and harassment, Title VII, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), False Claims Act, international employment issues, covenants not to compete, employee defection and trade secrets c...

Ryan Spear is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Ryan practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan Spear since 2026. 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 Ryan Spear is held by other lawyers.

Daniel J. Barsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Advertising Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Daniel J. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel J. Barsky since 2023. 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 Daniel J. Barsky is held by other lawyers.

Mehmet Munur is a Partner at Taft. He concentrates his practice in the areas of technology, information privacy and security, and financial services regulation. Mehmet works on contracts for internet-based services, including drafting and negotiating software licenses or Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") agreements, terms of use, privacy policies and other technology agreements. Mehmet regularly advises clients on technology outsourcing agreements, servicing, financing, and payments. He advises ...

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.

Jane C. Horvath is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Jane C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jane C. Horvath since 2024. 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 Jane C. Horvath is held by other lawyers.

Ian Ballon is an intellectual property and Internet litigator who represents clients in copyright, DMCA, trademark, trade secret, right of publicity, privacy, security, software, database and Internet disputes and in the defense of data privacy, behavioral advertising and other Internet-related class action suits. Mr. Ballon, who splits his time between the firm's Silicon Valley and LA offices, is the author of the four-volume legal treatise, E-Commerce and Internet Law: Treatise With Forms 2...

Nancy C. Libin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Nancy C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Nancy C. Libin since 2025. 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 Nancy C. Libin is held by other lawyers.

Eric B. Levine is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Privacy and Data Security Law. Eric B. practices law in New Providence, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Eric B. Levine since 2023. 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 Eric B. Levine is held by other lawyers.

Barber focuses his practice on commercial litigation issues including intellectual property, trade secrets, false advertising, breach of contract, and cybersecurity issues, as well as a variety of other types of commercial and environmental litigation. Barber has experience defending third party administrators in bad faith litigation. Barber’s practice includes matters with complex e-discovery issues, including handling issues relating to identification, preservation and collection of e...

Michael E. Leiter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice and Privacy and Data Security Law. Michael E. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael E. Leiter since 2027. 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 Michael E. Leiter is held by other lawyers.

Taylor Widawski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Taylor practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Taylor Widawski since 2027. 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 Taylor Widawski is held by other lawyers.

Melanie Howard’s practice focuses on the acquisition, protection, licensing, exploitation and sale of intangible assets for major brands and individual talent. Known for her business-minded approach, she represents clients across a variety of industries, including fashion and luxury retail, esports, automotive, technology, entertainment and media, and financial. Clients regularly turn to Melanie for strategic brand protection guidance and counsel on data privacy matters in the context o...

Susan L. Hintze is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Advertising Law, Information Technology Law, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Susan L. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Susan L. Hintze since 2025. 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 Susan L. Hintze is held by other l...

Amanda serves as Team Leader for the White Collar, Compliance and Government Investigations Group and focuses her practice on government investigations and complex civil litigation. She has served as Lead Chair in over 30 jury trials. Her experience includes regularly conducting internal investigations for companies and medical institutions and providing advice on reporting obligations and representation throughout all phases of government investigations and accompanying litigation.