The cybersecurity, privacy and data protection team at Jones Day ‘has an extremely broad set of experiences upon which it can draw to advise its clients’; it handles a range of complex, large scale class action disputes along with government regulatory enforcement, and compliance advice in reference to developing technologies, notably including generative AI systems. Lisa Ropple, based in Boston, ’is an outstanding partner in this practice area’: her longstanding expertise in handling data breach matters is paired with experience of both regulatory investigations and litigation in the area. Cybersecurity incidents both in the US and internationally are handled by the team, which is ‘global in nature’, Kerianne Tobitsch, in New York, is a key name for this area. Also in New York, Mauricio Paez is recommended for cybersecurity matters including risk management and the development of compliance programs. For litigation, California-based John Vogt is a go-to: his experience spans class actions involving theft of consumer data, heath care records, and financial information, while Atlanta-based Mary Alexander Myers is noted for her work on complex technology-driven transactions.

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‘Jones Day's cybersecurity, privacy and data protection practice is the best in the business. They combine an unmatched level of expertise with a deep understanding of our business and the industry at large. They're indispensable legal advisors that have gained the trust of both our legal and senior business leadership teams. Jones Day understands our needs inside and out and we can always count on them for practical, best in class legal advice and support.’
‘You simply cannot find a better cyber attorney than Lisa Ropple. She has unmatched experience, connections, and judgment. I have seen her achieve outcomes that seemed impossible at first. I give her my highest recommendation.’
'I've had very positive experiences with John Vogt and Ryan Ball. They're both stars in the field and provide us with first class service. Highly recommend them both.’
‘The Cyber Law team is global in nature, it provides both cyber and data protection skills sets which are needed when an incident occurs.’
‘Lisa Ropple is an outstanding partner in this practice area. Her dedication and attention to detail is second to none. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience which she applies in a practical manner.’
‘Jones Day's cyber team is extremely knowledgeable and has an extremely broad set of experiences upon which it can draw to advise its clients.’
‘Lisa Ropple and Mary Alexander Myers are incredibly responsive and easy to work with. Lisa in particular has such extensive experience dealing with cyber incidents that she is able to be an incredible resource to her clients.’
‘Jones Day is one of the top law firms in the country for cyber law. They have a deep and talented team. They have strong relationships with regulators, law enforcement, and security partners. They are capable of handling "bet the company" matters with expertise and efficiency.’

Key clients

Experian Data Corporation
Point32 Health
HDR, Inc.
Experian Information Solutions
Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
Kia America, Inc.

Work highlights

Represented Experian in a government enforcement action seeking injunctive relief and civil penalties, resulting in one of the most significant defense victories in a data breach case.
Representing Point32Health in twenty putative class actions filed against the company in connection with a high profile ransomware attack on Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a Point32Health subsidiary.
Advised Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) on assessing privacy and security legal compliance obligations applicable to using generative artificial intelligence systems

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Lisa Ropple

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