Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is noted for its cybersecurity capabilities, representing clients in matters relating to incident response, data breaches, and preparedness. The firm’s wide-ranging capabilities span data privacy compliance, transfer strategies, and AI governance, frequently assisting multinational companies in the technology, consumer, and financial services sectors. The team is primarily based in New York, jointly led by Lisa Sotto, a renowned cybersecurity incident response, AI governance, and privacy compliance lawyer, and Aaron Simpson, with longstanding experience handling data security and privacy matters for private equity firms and pension funds. Brittany Bacon advises luxury retail, energy, and hospitality clients on all aspects of complex data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including global cyber incidents, compliance, and investigations, while Michael La Marca has a depth of experience guiding financial institutions on AI and biometric technologies. Adam Solomon and Maeve Malik have strong expertise in global privacy programs and breach response. Danielle Dobrusin ensures compliance covering the full scope of federal, state, and international data privacy and security laws, with a particular specialism in COPPA and children’s social media law.
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Testimonials
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‘The team understands our company and our industry well, as well as our risk tolerance and commercial objectives.'
'I have worked with the data security and privacy team at Hunton for close to twenty years, and they are the best in class. From risk management to supporting our response to significant security incidents, they are professional, responsive, and have excellent contacts with law enforcement, regulators, and key experts.’
‘Aaron Simpson, Holly Brady, and Adam Solomon have supported us in numerous projects, incidents, and risk management activities. I trust them and their judgment. They understand the importance of being able to provide benchmarks and provide practical, business-focused solutions.’
‘I am incredibly grateful for the partnership of Michael La Marca at Hunton. He is knowledgeable, practical, responsive, and approachable. ’
‘Michael La Marca understands our company's business model, and is quick to point out where it could differ from existing law. He is calm, clear, and direct in his guidance and always responsive.’
‘Michael La Marca is the best of the best when it comes to outside counsel. He's knowledgeable and efficient and stays on top of all of the current trends. On top of that, he's extremely practical and responsive. Having Michael in our corner is invaluable to our business.’
Key clients
- TPG Global
- Tiffany & Co.
- Cybereason Inc.
- Silver Lake Technology Management
- The TJX Companies, Inc.
- Paramount Global
- LivaNova PLC
- The Procter & Gamble Company
- MUFG Bank
Work highlights
Advised a leading private equity firm on a range of global privacy compliance issues, including assisting with corporate transactions and related data protection issues.
Provided global privacy and cybersecurity advice to a luxury retailer, including extensive privacy compliance efforts and assisting with its cybersecurity incident response.
Served as lead counsel on all data privacy and cybersecurity matters for a world-renowned casino and resort company.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Lisa Sotto; Aaron Simpson
Other key lawyers
Brittany Bacon; Michael La Marca; Adam Solomon; Maeve Malik; Danielle Dobrusin; Holly Brady