Containing ‘experts in the field’, Winston & Strawn LLP represents clients in privacy and data litigation, including acting class actions and biometric-related litigation. The firm is well-versed in state and federal regulatory frameworks including the TCPA, BIPA, CCPA and CIPA. Based in Chicago, Alessandra Swanson, an advisor to healthcare, retail, media and e-commerce companies, and Sean Wieber, an expert privacy litigator, lead the team. Los Angeles-based Kevin Simpson is well versed in privacy and consumer protection legislation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Experts in the field, which is so important as can be a very technical area.’
- ‘The team has a deep up to date understanding of the intricacies of international trade law. they often practical useable advice in an efficient and effective manner.’
- ‘The firm makes it seamless when colleagues need to be included to provide quality, pragmatic advice on short notice.’
- ‘Very responsive to financial institution needs, providing practical advice rather than just academic memos.'
- ‘High level of competence.'
Key clients
- BAM Trading Services Inc.
- Fenix International Limited
- LexisNexis Special Services Inc.
- Sanctus, LLC
- ADG, LLC
- Great Expressions Dental Centers, P.C.
- Comcast Corp.
Work highlights
Represented Fenix Internet, LLC in a closely watched and hotly contested biometric privacy suit.
Represented BAM Trading Services Inc. in a case involving alleged violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.
Led a major victory for LexisNexis Risk in connection with a consumer protection case alleging violations of Illinois citizens’ right to privacy.
Practice head
Alessandra Swanson; Sean Wieber
Other key lawyers
James Randall; Kevin Simpson