New California Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Laws: Increased Compliance Obligations; Heightened Enforcement Risks

Mr. Fath has an exceedingly rare combination of deep, substantive knowledge of both data privacy, AI and IP, alongside a wealth of experience in commercial and technology transactions. His clients turn to him for day-to-day advice and long-term strategic counseling on privacy and regulatory compliance, AI and data governance, third-party risk, addressing and defending against regulatory action and inquiries, mitigation of litigation risk and drafting and negotiating agreements for key commercial initiatives. He has particularly strong experience in product counseling and advising on privacy and regulatory compliance in relation to e-commerce, AdTech and digital advertising, AI, biometrics and children’s data. Mr. Fath is a recognized thought leader in these areas. In addition to being a regular contributor to Privacy World, the firm’s industry-leading blog covering data and digital issues, he is regularly invited to speak at events hosted by industry organizations such as IAPP, NAI, IAB, California Lawyers Association and other state bar groups, as well as ABA and Association of Corporate Counsel. 

Mr. Friel is a thought leader in digital media, IP, data privacy and protection, and consumer protection law, with over three decades of relevant experience to address the intersection of law and technology. Having served as a GC for several years in the late 1990s before returning to private practice, Mr. Friel has the necessary expertise to advise clients on making practical and informed business decisions, and help companies and entrepreneurs navigate the complex opportunities created by disruptive technology. With his in-house and private practice experience, he assists clients with creating data inventories, and information governance and data privacy and security programs; developing and implementing policies and procedures for providing consumer data privacy transparency, choice and access; drafting and negotiating privacy and data security provisions for commercial contracts; evaluating privacy impact assessments; addressing data privacy and security issues in merger and acquisitions transactions; structuring personal data transfer arrangements (including cross-border, intracompany, sales and licenses, and disclosures that are exempt from, and/or comply with, certain legal restrictions); drafting and revising external and internal privacy and data security policies and procedures; and addressing complex intellectual property and consumer protection issues related to digital media, advertising and commerce, such as in connection with the development and deployment of artificial intelligence, tailored and targeted advertising practices, and digital transformation and data commercialization strategies. Mr. Friel is a sought-after speaker and is affiliated with UCLA as an assistant professor in a multidisciplinary project at the Graduate School of TV, Film and Digital Media, and is an adjunct professor at Loyola Marymount School of Law.

An experienced commercial litigator, Ms. Oliver focuses her practice on complex litigation, with a specialty in data breaches, defending consumer class actions, and antitrust, as well as antitrust counseling. She has played active roles in several high-profile jury trials, serving as lead counsel in complex mediations, and arguing before courts at both the trial and appellate levels. Ms. Oliver also often counsels clients on antitrust matters related to mergers and acquisitions. She has experience litigating monopolization claims, trade secrets, RICO conspiracies, securities fraud, unfair trade practices, breaches of contract and privacy matters. Ms. Oliver is a longtime IAPP Certified privacy professional. With experience on both the plaintiff and defense side, she has a deep understanding of the legal strategies that support clients’ business objectives.