Overview

A Comprehensive Approach To Data Protection

The legal landscape surrounding data privacy and cybersecurity has evolved rapidly in recent years. Organizations of all sizes now face a complex web of federal, state, and international regulations governing how personal data is collected, stored, used, and shared.

Our practice is built on the understanding that effective data protection requires more than legal compliance—it demands a strategic, proactive approach that integrates legal counsel with technical awareness and business pragmatism.

We work closely with chief privacy officers, general counsel, IT security teams, and executive leadership to develop and implement data protection strategies that align with organizational objectives while minimizing legal risk.

Regulatory Compliance

Navigating Global Privacy Frameworks

We guide organizations through the complexities of major privacy regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and emerging state privacy laws across the United States.

Our compliance services include privacy impact assessments, data mapping exercises, gap analyses, regulatory audit preparation, and the development of policies and procedures tailored to each client's operational requirements and risk profile.

Attorney Don Dennis discusses data privacy regulatory compliance and what businesses need to know.

Incident Response

Rapid, Coordinated Breach Response

When a cybersecurity incident occurs, the speed and quality of the response can significantly influence the ultimate legal, financial, and reputational impact on an organization. Our incident response team is available to provide immediate legal guidance the moment a potential breach is identified.

We work alongside forensic investigators, IT security teams, and crisis communications professionals to manage all legal aspects of incident response, including privilege preservation, breach notification analysis, regulatory reporting, and coordination with law enforcement.

Our pre-incident planning services include the development and testing of incident response plans, retention of forensic vendors, and tabletop exercises designed to prepare leadership teams for real-world scenarios.

Data Breach Litigation

Defending Organizations In Breach-Related Disputes

Data breaches frequently give rise to complex litigation including class actions, regulatory enforcement proceedings, and individual lawsuits. Our litigation team has extensive experience defending organizations in these high-stakes matters.

We handle all phases of breach-related litigation, from early-stage motion practice and class certification disputes through discovery, trial, and appeal. Our approach emphasizes early case assessment, strategic positioning, and resolution strategies that protect our clients' long-term interests.

In addition to defense work, we represent clients in disputes involving data theft by employees or competitors, misappropriation of trade secrets, and contractual disputes over data security obligations in commercial relationships.

Attorney Don Dennis shares insights on data breach litigation and protecting organizational interests.

Privacy Program Development

Building Sustainable Privacy Infrastructure

Effective privacy protection requires more than ad hoc compliance efforts—it demands a structured, sustainable privacy program that becomes embedded in an organization's culture and operations. We help clients build privacy programs from the ground up or strengthen existing frameworks.

Our privacy program services include governance structure design, policy and procedure development, data inventory and classification, vendor and third-party management programs, employee training programs, and privacy-by-design integration for product and service development.

Client Insights & Videos

Legal Insights From Our Practice

Attorney Don Dennis regularly shares legal insights, case analyses, and practical guidance on data privacy and cybersecurity matters. Watch the following discussions to learn more about protecting your organization in today's digital environment.