Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP possesses notable expertise in putative class action defense, supporting clients across industries in their matters. The firm is well-versed in data breach incidents and privacy compliance, both at the state and federal level. In Los Angeles and Chicago respectively, the team is led by Craig Cardon and Liisa Thomas, who focuses on privacy and advertising matters. Wynter Deagle, based in Del Mar, is an experienced defense litigator in both individual and class actions relating to privacy and cybersecurity. Rachel Hudson brings privacy and advertising expertise to retail, fashion and beauty companies. Kari Rollins is adept in international commercial arbitration contexts.
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Key clients
- NextGen Healthcare
- Delta Dental Plans Association
- ZARA USA, Inc.
- Jimmy John's, LLC
- Running Warehouse, LLC
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan
- Snap, Inc.
- AMN Healthcare, Inc. and AMN Language Services, Inc.
- Lamps Plus, Inc.
- JCPenney OPCO, LLC d/b/a JCPENNEY
Work highlights
- Represented long-time firm client NextGen Healthcare in a putative class arising from a data breach that occurred in March 2023.
- Acting in the first-of-its-kind MDL class action in the District of Massachusetts data breach litigation regarding the MOVEit breach.
- Serving as outside privacy counsel to international pizza company Papa John’s.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Craig Cardon; Liisa Thomas
Other key lawyers
Wynter Deagle; Rachel Hudson; Kari Rollins