Akin is at the forefront of emerging state privacy law, regularly advising clients on the new California Consumer Privacy Act. The firm is also experienced in government and internal investigations brought due to cybersecurity and data privacy concerns. Its sector expertise covers a wide variety of industries, including the financial sectors, healthcare, retail and defense sectors. Located in San Francisco, Natasha Kohne heads the team, advising on AI regulation and representing in investigations and class action. Jo-Ellyn Sakowitz Klein, found in Washington DC, is an expert on a range of regulatory frameworks, such as HIPAA, HITECH, CCPA and the FTC Act. Jo-Ellyn Sakowitz Klein, located in California, is seasoned in consumer and data privacy class actions. Peter Altman works from Los Angeles and advises clients in the public and private sectors, representing companies in government enforcement procedures. Dario Frommer left the team in May 2024, followed by Corey Roush in June 2024 and Michelle Reed in July 2024.
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Key clients

  • Altice USA, Inc.
  • ClearBalance Healthcare
  • Waste Management, Inc.
  • National Cotton Council of America

Lawyers

Practice head

Natasha Kohne

Other key lawyers

Jo-Ellyn Sakowitz Klein