‘A pragmatic minded team with commercially sensitive leaders’, Hogan Lovells US LLP supports a wide range of market-leading companies, with especial strength in the application cybersecurity and AI advice in the sports and health sectors. The firm leverages its global network of cyber and data specialists to assist clients with market entries and global privacy controls. It is also highly knowledgeable of regulations and risk managements relating to machine learning and biometric controls. Scott Loughlin, who heads the team, advises on global compliance and privacy issues, with experience in new technologies including AI, blockchain and virtual reality. Marcy Wilder is an expert in privacy, cybersecurity and data protection in the health sector. Bret Cohen focuses on global privacy frameworks, such as GDPR, PIPL and LGPD. Paul Otto supports clients in cybersecurity assessments and incident investigations. Mark Brennan advises clients on privacy investigations, TCPA matters and AI-related compliance programs. All named lawyers are based in Washington DC. In August 2024, Peter Marta left the firm.
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‘Hogan has a pragmatic minded team with commercially sensitive leaders that supplement our team to help us execute quickly and intelligently. They're experts on both the regulatory environment and commercial realities for global companies dealing with ever increasing cyber laws and risks.'
‘Hogan's team understands the need to respond to legal challenges in the data protection/cyber/security space correctly under pressure.'
‘The team at Hogan Lovells is outstanding from beginning to end. Bret Cohen and Paul Otto are extremely knowledgeable and subject matter experts.'
‘The depth of their team was excellent. Paul Otto is responsible for the crisis response and he was always available when needed through the stressful first weeks.'
'Bret Cohen is an extremely intelligent and capable attorney. He calmly led us through a complex cyber security investigation and data breach response.'
‘Hogan Lovells is very strong in the area of health care privacy, including cyber security.’
‘Scott Loughlin and Paul Otto stand out.'
Key clients
- Major League Baseball
- Salesforce
- Fox Corporation
- National Football League
- Autodesk
- Sports, Media and Entertainment ISAC
- Globe Life
- Quora
- Diligent Corporation
- City of Hope Center
Work highlights
- Serving as the go-to cybersecurity and technology counsel for Major League Baseball, advising on a wide range of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and technology matters in support of America’s pastime.
- Advising Fox Corporation on its third-party risk management strategy and implementation, including in connection with its negotiation of significant enterprise agreements.
- Leading cybersecurity counsel to Globe Life, a major provider of life insurance and related health products across the United States.
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Scott Loughlin
Paul Otto
Practice head
Scott Loughlin
Other key lawyers
Mark Brennan; Bret Cohen; Marcy Wilder; Paul Otto