Standing out for its lawyers’ ‘technical expertise’, Alston & Bird LLP advises clients on cybersecurity preparedness, privacy and data protection compliance. The firm guides clients through compliance programs and has expertise in data breach responses relating to ransomware attacks, including attacks brought by nation states. The team is led by Atlanta-based David Keating, who advises on national and international data protection matters, and Washington DC-based Kimberly Peretti, an expert in the healthcare, hospitality, telecoms and insurance industries. In Atlanta, Maki DePalo assists clients with state privacy law compliance programs, while Kellen Dwyer is an experienced cyber litigator, working in Washington DC.
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‘The data breach & data protection team are extraordinarily experienced in all aspects of data protection and breach response work.’
‘The individual lawyers are responsive, knowledgeable, and very thorough. They are also used to working with technically inclined business folk, rather than attorneys, which is a unique skill set.’
‘Alston & Bird is unique in several ways, especially due to the highly specialized staff and their overview of the evolving nature of privacy law.’
‘The AB team stands out based on their combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, personal qualities, the deep knowledge of our company and its risk appetite as well as the ability to build strong, trust-based relationships with various members of our team.’
'I consistently receive clear and helpful advice from Alston & Bird.'
'My experience with Alston & Bird has been exceptional.'
Key clients
- United Parcel Service, Inc.
- McDonald’s Corporation
- Cross-Border Data Forum
Work highlights
- Advised UPS on privacy notices and global data transfer issues as well as advice related to the American Privacy Rights Act.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
David Keating; Kimberly Peretti
Other key lawyers
Kellen Dwyer; Maki DePalo