Latham & Watkins covers the full scope of data protection and cybersecurity litigation, transactions, regulatory, and compliance matters, with strong capabilities in enforcement and incident response matters, as well as strategic advice across the full cycle of corporate transactions. The firm frequently acts for leading technology, oil, and life sciences companies in ransomware attack incidents and government investigations. Michael Rubin leads the practice from San Francisco, well-versed in complex privacy and data breach litigation, as well as US and global regulatory investigations. Washington DC-based Jennifer Archie has a depth of experience defending clients on privacy and consumer protection investigations before the Federal Trade Commission, Department of Health and Human Services, and state attorney general. Also in Washington DC, Tony Kim focuses on cyber and data incident response, governance and data usage, regularly assisting public and private companies during attacks and breaches. Based in New York, Serrin Turner leverages his previous experience as a federal prosecutor when investigating complex cybercrime cases and has strong credentials handling SEC enforcement action and data breach class action litigation. Washington DC-based Marissa Boynton acts for clients in the consumer, healthcare, and retail sectors on investigation and litigation matters involving computer fraud, cybercrime, and advertising.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Latham & Watkins is our go-to firm for 'bet the company' level incidents when we require the most in-depth regulatory experience, deep knowledge of our company, and the ability to take the reins of an investigation from start to finish, supporting our business decision-making with calculated risk analysis. The attorneys provide tremendous value to our legal compliance efforts in an area of law that is new, changing daily, and contains significant amounts of 'grey' areas and unknowns. ’

  • ‘Serrin Turner and Brian Fischer have been amazing partners dealing with quite a few major incidents for our business. They have a deep understanding of the law, experience with the relevant regulators, understand our company to a degree unmatched by other law firms, and provide legally anchored risk analysis that our company can action with confidence.’

  • ‘Excellent quality of advice, knowledge and depth of experience’

  • ‘Deep sector experience’

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Jennifer Archie
Jennifer Archie
Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Michael Rubin

Other key lawyers

Jennifer Archie; Tony Kim; Serrin Turner; Marissa Boynton; Brian Fischer