Recognized Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Lawyers

Prava PalacharlaPrava Palacharla

Prava advises Fortune 50 companies on cybersecurity risks arising from cyber threats, emerging technologies, material incidents and insider threats. Drawing on her federal cybercrime prosecution experience, she guides cross-border investigations and counsels on national security, sanctions and export controls.

Nicola MenaldoNicola Menaldo

Nicola represents companies in privacy and consumer data class actions, including claims involving AI and biometric information. Her Data Privacy & Cybersecurity practice also includes advising sports and entertainment clients on privacy, security and AI laws as they develop technology-driven fan experiences.

Kristy BrownKristine McAlister Brown

Kristy leads Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Litigation Team, defending clients in data breach class actions and multidistrict litigation. Her privacy and cyber litigation work also includes government investigations, and she serves as trial counsel in complex business disputes.

Erin IllmanErin Jane Illman

Erin advises companies on data privacy and cybersecurity compliance, including sensitive-data practices, cross-border transfers, vendor oversight and digital products and services. She guides responses to security incidents and represents clients in privacy-related litigation and enforcement matters.

Kevin CoyKevin L. Coy

Kevin advises businesses on data privacy and cybersecurity, including compliance programs, data protection agreements and security incident response. He also counsels employers, landlords and background screening companies on the use of consumer information in employment and housing decisions.

Greg SzewczykGregory Szewczyk

Greg advises companies on data privacy and cybersecurity compliance, helping startups and Fortune 500 businesses develop privacy programs and address AI, vendor and data-processing issues. He also assesses data risks in transactions, guides breach response and defends privacy and data breach class actions.