The team at Hausfeld LLP is positioned to represent clients across cyber and privacy litigation, assisting them in seeking compensation for victims of data breaches and privacy violations. The practice is able to manage cases both in the US and in Europe. Practice head James J. Pizzirusso specialises in cybersecurity and privacy laws and represents clients in class action suits. Swathi Bojedla advises victims of data breaches and privacy violations. New York-based Ashley Crooks acts for individuals and corporate clients in commercial, mass tort, and data privacy matters, while Renner Walker, who has a strong public entity practice, focuses on representing plaintiffs across a range of cases. Mandy Boltax handles civil litigation matters. Another key name is Ian Engdahl. All lawyers are based in Washington unless otherwise specified.
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Work highlights
Represented a nationwide class of MGM Resorts customers in a data breach class action, Tanya Owens, et al. v. MGM Resorts International, et al.
Advised a nationwide class of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care members in a consolidated class action arising from a ransomware attack and data breach.
Represented a class of Integris Health patients and affected individuals in a state court class action arising from a cyberattack and data breach.
Practice head
James J. Pizzirusso
Other key lawyers
Swathi Bojedla; Ashley Crooks; Renner Walker; Mandy Boltax; Ian Engdahl