Winston & Strawn LLP‘s global privacy and data security practice group covers the full spectrum of privacy matters, including knowledge of evolving regulatory changes and specialised healthcare sector expertise. ’Excellent’ Sean Wieber co-heads the team from Chicago, recommended for privacy litigation matters across the banking, retail, technology and telecommunications industries. Also in Chicago, co-head Alessandra Swanson is noted for expertise regarding internal privacy investigations, regulatory defense, and breach response. Working across Los Angeles and Chicago, 2023 partner Kevin Simpson focuses on class action defense in the sector. Former practice co-head Sheryl Falk retired in August 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Sean Wieber and his team are excellent. They know the law inside and out, and they take the time to understand your business needs. They provide actionable guidance and enable the client to make informed decisions in oftentimes untenable positions. ’
‘Sean Wieber, James Randall, and Kevin Simpson are an excellent team. They work together to produce results. Not only are they experts in the law, but they are also mindful of using resources effectively to achieve the best result for the client. ’
Key clients
- Fenix International Limited and its affiliate, Fenix Internet, LLC (d/b/a OnlyFans)
- LexisNexis Risk Solutions
- Comcast Corp.
- Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.
- Walmart
- Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
- Sanctus, LLC (d/b/a Shift Digital)
Work highlights
- Defending OnlyFans and Fenix Internet LLC in connection with a Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) class action in the N.D. Ill.
- Defending Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., in a TCPA class action case.
- Obtained favorable results for Sanctus LLC d/b/a Shift Digital, a digital marketing vendor for major automotive companies, in connection with multiple privacy litigation cases stemming from an alleged data security incident.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alessandra Swanson, Sean Wieber