Kelley Drye & Warren LLP has a particular focus on children and teen data, digital advertising, and health data. The firm frequently handles regulatory investigations brought by the FTC and state attorneys general, involving privacy in the streaming TV sector, AI implementation, and the use of location and health data in advertising. The practice is primarily based in Washington DC, led by Alysa Hutnik, who provides expertise on all aspects of privacy, data security, and advertising law, with specialism intersecting adtech, privacy, and marketing. Laura VanDruff is well-versed in consumer privacy, data security, and advertising law, leveraging her previous position at the FTC when advising on compliance and representing in investigations. Aaron Burstein is equipped to handle regulatory developments, enforcement matters, and emerging technologies, including adtech and drones.
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‘The team comes with a deep knowledge of privacy law and ad tech operations, and counsels on reasonable, practical steps for businesses to compliantly navigate their obligations under various state and federal privacy laws. Their extensive experience and reputation in this sector is incredibly helpful, and their advice takes into account a complex market, and an even more complex regulatory landscape. ’
‘I've been working with Alysa Hutnik for a while now, and she is one of the most practical, effective, and business-minded lawyers I've ever had the honor to collaborate with. Her knowledge of privacy laws and the ad tech industry is astounding, and she always has very practical and useful recommendations for me and my company.'
'Even though Alysa Hutnik is one of the most in-demand lawyers in the market with dozens of things going on, she always makes time to connect with me to ensure my company's needs are met. I truly feel she prioritizes her clients and that I get more than sufficient personal attention. She is a rock star and has been an invaluable partner to me in my role supporting my company.’
Key clients
- Interactive Advertising Bureau
- Maplebear, Inc.
- Sling TV, Dish Network
- Kroger
- Five9
- CVS
- H&R Block
- The Walt Disney Company
- Chipotle
- Publicis
- Kroger
- LendingTree
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Practice head
Alysa Hutnik
Other key lawyers
Laura VanDruff; Aaron Burstein