Patent Litigatiom
United States
10 November 2025
With an international network, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP offers comprehensive data and cybersecurity support in cross-border matters. The firm’s experience includes advising on incident response, data protection, privacy and AI-related challenges. The team is led by the Chicago-based WIlliam Ridgway, an expert in incident response and white collar matters, and Washington DC-based David Simon, who advises on cyber, AI and privacy. Also in Washington DC, Joshua Silverstein solidifies the team’s expertise in white collar crime investigations. Located in New York, Lisa Zivkovic focuses on global data privacy compliance, cyber fraud and data protection.
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Key clients
- Carlyle Group
- Gryphon Investors
- Flagstar Bank
- TransUnion
- CyberPeace Institute
Work highlights
Advising Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest and most diversified global investment firms, on a broad range of cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI issues.
Advising CyberPeace Institute, a Geneva-based non-governmental organization, on public international law relating to an investigation into alleged cyber war crimes in Ukraine.
Defending Flagstar Bank in three high-profile nationwide data breach class actions.
Practice head
William Ridgway
David Simon
Other key lawyers
Joshua Silverstein
Lisa Zivkovic