Recommended for its ‘strong knowledge of cyber law in US’ and internationally, the data strategy, security and privacy team at Holland & Knight LLP fields a growing team of experienced practitioners with expertise in data-driven project counselling, technology related transactions and government policy compliance. Team head Mark Melodia, in New York, combines consumer class action defense experience with cyber law knowledge to support clients through investigations and disputes related to data security -in Philadelphia, Paul Bond is another key name for disputes matters. Atlanta-based Elizabeth Hinson is a go-to for incident response matters. Wendell Bartnick departed the team in March 2023.
Testimonials
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‘HKLaw has deep experience with structuring complex agreements, including the treatment of open source software and intellectual property, that apply to cyber law. Our collaboration is excellent while the focus is on innovation and flexibility when dealing with new and unmarked territory.’
‘My primary partners in the cyber law practice are Nicholas Hasenfus and Ieuan Mahoney. Both are experts in the field, and bring an abundance of experience to bear on formulating creative solutions especially in new or emerging areas such as cloud computing. I value the approach along with the high degree of engagement and responsiveness.’
‘Strong knowledge of cyber law in US. Also in foreign jurisdictions, which is important as we expand our business globally.’
‘Elizabeth Hinson provided valuable legal advice to us and led us through our matter. She was always available at short notice and all times as required by a challenging matter. We recommend her highly.’
Key clients
- AMC Networks
- Purpose Financial
- Alvaria Inc
- Lifepoint Healthcare
- The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
- The Paradies Shops, LLC
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Paymentus Corporation
- 20/20 Eye Care Network, Inc
Work highlights
- Represented AMC Networks in five putative class actions and six mass arbitration matters in cases based on alleged violations of the federal Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) for the alleged use of the Facebook pixel and other third party tracking technology on AMC’s websites and apps.
- Counselling Comcast on achieving business goals for its data-driven products in a risk-mitigated way.
- Advised Purpose Financial, Inc. during a significant security incident perpetrated by a ransomware threat group.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Melodia