Jones Day is geared to support the full spectrum of data and cyber issues, spanning transactions, global compliance, incident response, and regulatory investigations and litigation. The team continues to display sustained momentum in emerging areas such as autonomous vehicles, satellite technology, and cryptocurrency. The practice is led by Lisa Ropple in Boston, who frequently represents companies in federal, state, and international regulatory privacy litigation and government investigations, as well as in handling complex data breaches and cyberattacks. Irvine-based John Vogt has a depth of experience defending clients in class actions involving ransomware attacks, consumer data, and healthcare records under FCRA, TCPA, and CLRA. Mary Alexander Myers in Atlanta focuses on technology-driven transactions, acting for clients in the betting, gaming, and financial services sectors. Ryan Ball in Irvine is noted for cyber and privacy litigation involving large-scale attacks, data collection, and tracking technologies, as well as responding to government investigations with the FTC, California Privacy Protection Agency, and state attorneys general.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Jones Day truly has a leading global cyber practice. With an extensive global footprint and a deep bench of local subject matter experts, the firm stands alone as the go-to for cross-border matters involving cybersecurity, privacy and AI.

  • 'Jones Day really embodies collaboration and staffing based on expertise. The lawyers have substantive private and public sector experience, allowing for strategic and business-first advice.’
  • ‘Mauricio Paez is one of the most trusted and personable lawyers in the industry. With deep knowledge across cyber, privacy, litigation, regulatory, AI, you name it, he is the go-to person for marketing leading advice.'

  • 'Lisa Ropple is a fierce advocate and the lawyer you want on your side when you need to be aggressive. In addition to her many years of experience, Lisa is client service-focused and will bend over backwards for her clients.’
  • ‘Very strong cyber law team with subject-matter experts in all areas, from incident response, to insurance coverage, to compliance. A national leader in this area. A "one-stop shop" for all things cyber.’

  • ‘Lisa Ropple is a superstar attorney and one of the best attorneys I have ever worked with. Brilliant and strategic, and achieves seemingly impossible results.'

Key clients

  • Point32Health, Inc.
  • Aireon, LLC
  • Experian Information Solutions, Inc.
  • Kraken
  • Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers
  • Ascension Health
  • City of Hope
  • Robinhood

Lawyers

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Practice head

Lisa Ropple

Other key lawyers

John Vogt; Mary Alexander Myers; Ryan Ball