Morrison Foerster is equipped to handle a full range of cyber, privacy, AI, and data matters, regularly called upon by major airline, healthcare, and software companies for litigation, regulatory advice, and compliance. The team is particularly active in handling wiretapping litigation, as well as privacy and data breach class actions, wiretapping litigation. Co-head Miriam Wugmeister in New York has long-standing experience in privacy regulation, cyber governance, and data protection, advising on all stages of cybersecurity incidents. Also in New York, Boris Segalis focuses on the development and implementation of data-driven and cyber-enabled products and services, corporate transactions, and global compliance. Miami-based Linda Clark is noted for her expertise in cybersecurity incident response and implementing compliance frameworks for multinational organisations. In New York, Marian Waldmann Agarwal is well-versed in designing cyber and privacy governance programs, while San Francisco-based Tiffany Cheung stands out for her work advising clients on data misuse, cyber breaches, and privacy class actions. Based in Los Angeles, Purvi Patel acts for consumer-oriented businesses in cyber and privacy litigation, focusing on personally identifiable information.
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Testimonials
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‘I have worked with Miriam Wugmeister, Kaylee Bankston, and Josh Fattal. The attorneys communicate clearly, responsively, and with speed to all questions. Coextensively, they ask incisive questions to understand our business operations and structure to give accurate, relevant, and contextual advice. They are friendly and a pleasure to work with.'
‘Morrison Foerster is our primary cybersecurity law firm and also provides best-in-class legal services for data privacy and data protection matters. They handle many of our most sophisticated and complex legal issues and have become indispensable advisors to us. Their deep industry expertise, combined with a knack for quick problem-solving and actionable legal advice, has made them highly valued and trusted partners to both our business and legal teams.’
‘The firm’s Cybersecurity practice is defined by its ability to translate high-stakes technical crises into manageable business decisions. What makes them unique is the battle-tested nature of their incident response. While many firms offer theoretical advice, this team provides a pragmatic, boots-on-the-ground approach that is invaluable during a live breach.'
- 'The firm's incident response partners are not just legal advisors; they are practical crisis managers who understand how to interface with forensic teams, insurance carriers, and law enforcement simultaneously. Compared to other white-shoe firms, MoFo’s cyber team feels less like a traditional law firm and more like a strategic partner that prioritizes business continuity over abstract legal theory.’
‘Miriam Wugmeister is top-notch and sets the standard for the cybersecurity practice. She stands out because she doesn't just provide legal options; she provides a path forward. Her incident response partners are equally impressive. They are available, deeply knowledgeable, and, most importantly, practical. They understand that in a crisis, a 10-page memo is less valuable than a 10-minute decisive call.’
‘The team possesses extensive expertise in data privacy and data protection. They excel at managing client relationships by taking the time to understand diverse industry landscapes, assessing risk tolerance, and clearly defining the scope of work.'
Key clients
- Adidas
- Aegis Ventures LLC
- Ally Bridge Group (HK) Limited
- Amazon
- Bumble Inc.
- Capital One
- Cigna
- Community.com, Inc.
- Genesys Cloud Services, Inc.
- IQVIA, Inc.
- LINE Corporation
- Marriott International
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Practice head
Miriam Wugmeister
Other key lawyers
Boris Segalis; Linda Clark; Marian Waldmann Agarwal; Tiffany Cheung; Purvi Patel; Kaylee Bankston; Josh Fattal; Ed Chang