Davis+Gilbert LLP‘s privacy and data security team is particularly noted for its expertise with advertising clients, combining privacy and ad tech capabilities to assist in emerging areas of tech, ad fraud, and brand safety. Richard Eisert, team co-head, advises clients from start-ups to multinational companies; he combines privacy and technology advice with intellectual property knowledge. Co-head Gary A Kibel is particularly noted for his work across the e-commerce, financial services and employment sectors. Oriyan Gitig , Counsel, draws on data privacy expertise to assist clients in developing best practices; associate Emily Catron leverages advertising industry experience to advise clients on regulatory compliance matters. Zach Klein, associate, is recommended by clients for his ’leading edge on both legal theory and commercial practice‘, a data privacy expert with experience in government. All team members mentioned are in New York.

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Testimonials

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‘The D&G team is very strong in all things privacy-related and AdTech related. They have been very helpful to us over the last few years as the law in the US is evolving rapidly.’
‘I've worked with Davis & Gilbert's privacy practice for several years now, and have yet to find a group of professionals that can match their breadth of expertise or customer acumen. I leave every engagement feeling like every dollar has brought a return on investment.'
'Zachary Klein is one of the most prominent privacy attorneys I've worked with and is leading edge on both legal theory and commercial practice. ’
‘I've been working with Zachary Klein over the last 3 years in differing engagements in distinct industries and client sectors. Zachary has consistently delivered a world class experience from the beginning of the engagement through the conclusion and even beyond. Zachary's ability to translate between technical and legal audiences is best described as savant-like.'
‘We have worked primarily with Zachary Klein in the Cyber law space. Zach was able to quickly and thoroughly understand our business model and advise us on different approaches. He is very knowledgeable in the field and is very responsive when a situation requires an urgent consult. ’

Key clients

Actable Data
Arcspan Media
Forbes Media LLC
Giant Spoon
GPS Trackit
Kerv Interactive
Magellan AI
Roofstock
StackAdapt
theBalm
Tradeswell
Vistar Media

Work highlights

Acted as counsel for numerous clients on how best to conduct CRM retargeting and avoid running afoul of the applicable legal limitations, and how best to allocate risks under agreements with CRM retargeting vendors and platforms.
Actively guiding many clients to better understand the new laws that have come into effect in 2023, including the CPRA, CDPA and CPA, and how to ensure their privacy compliance programs are consistent with these new regulations.
Advising numerous clients on legal developments impacting “data scraping” practices, including recent privacy legislation and data scraping-related litigation involving publicly available online information.