Dechert is noted for its strong litigation capabilities, reflected in its work for Flo Health, handling a high-profile Big Tech trial. The firm’s wide-ranging practice encompasses incident response, ransomware negotiations, and regulatory investigations, as well as global regulatory, AI, and machine learning counselling. Brenda Sharton heads the team from Boston, with longstanding data breach investigation, cyber attack, and enforcement matter expertise, and frequently defends consumer class action litigation involving AI, ML and BIPA. Benjamin Sadun in Los Angeles is well-versed in privacy, cybersecurity and AI, including large language models, the Biometric Information Privacy Act and defending government enforcement actions. Also in Los Angeles, Kevin Cahill advises financial services clients on all aspects of strategic privacy programs, data breaches and new regulatory developments. Boston-based Timothy Blank is equipped to handle forensic investigations, securities class action and intellectual property cases. Hilary Bonaccorsi in Charlotte stands out for designing and implementing global privacy compliance programs addressing Section 5 of the FTC Act, CCPA and US state privacy laws.
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‘Dechert’s practice includes partners and lawyers who are recognized leaders and early entrants in cybersecurity and privacy law. Brenda Sharton has been advising clients on the intersection of law and technology since the 1990's.'
- 'The firm has advised on complex and high-stakes issues such as handling major data breaches, cross-border regulatory enforcement, incident response, litigation, and global privacy compliance.’
‘Brenda Sharton leads the practice. Brenda is a unicorn in the industry. As a seasoned litigator, she is well qualified to guide clients through a crisis by having the experience to address short-term challenges with an eye towards downstream litigation risk. Not many cyber lawyers have the same experience.'
- 'Benjamin Sadun is a rising star. With an exceptional legal victory for Flo Health, Ben has the experience needed for victims of data breaches facing litigation.’
‘The team delivered outstanding service, securing a significant win for us in a complex privacy matter before the Northern District of California. They provide consistently strong, practical advice and demonstrate a genuinely deep understanding of technology, a clear differentiator compared with many firms that merely claim to be tech-savvy.’
‘Brenda Sharton has fantastic judgement and strategy-setting. Benjamin Sadun is very commercially focused, with a splendid understanding of privacy matters in tech. Theodore Yale has strong attention to detail, very thorough research, and written work products.'
Key clients
- Flo Health, Inc.
- Ivy Fertility Services, LLC
- Prisma Labs, Inc.
- Microsoft
- Easy Healthcare Corporation
- Court Square Capital Partners
- Barings
- Lexmark International, Inc.
Work highlights
Successfully represented Flo Health Inc. in the first Big Tech privacy case to reach trial. Plaintiffs sought a $38 billion from Flo.
Handled the lawsuits against Ivy Fertility Services, LLC, and 13 other fertility clinics involving the contentious issue of website tracking technologies, such as Meta Pixel and Google Analytics.
Representing Prisma Labs, Inc., developers of Lensa AI, in two major AI-related data privacy class actions.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Brenda Sharton
Other key lawyers
Benjamin Sadun; Kevin Cahill; Timothy Blank; Hilary Bonaccorsi