Eimer Stahl’s Data Privacy & AI practice helps guide companies through the evolving landscape of data privacy, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology disputes. As regulatory investigations and mass actions involving privacy and data protection continue to rise, our team provides strategic counsel and defense to companies operating in today’s fast-paced and increasingly complex digital world.
Backed by deep experience handling class actions and mass arbitrations involving privacy claims, we serve clients ranging from global corporations to tech startups across a range of industries, including technology, retail, fintech, consumer hardware, and social networking. Our work includes advising on data collection, usage, and protection, as well as assisting with privacy disclosures and the development of compliance programs.
Our attorneys regularly help clients navigate the broad array of state and federal statutes, including the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA), the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifiers Act (CUBI), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and others.
Combining legal and technical expertise, our team also supports clients facing lawsuits related to alleged data breaches. We help companies proactively manage data through litigation prevention strategies and compliance with global privacy regulations. Working closely with our in-house eDiscovery service, EimerStahl Discovery Solutions llc led by Director Jen Polzer, we develop workflows and best practices for managing data for business and litigation purposes.
Whether advising on litigation, compliance, or serving as a Data Protection Officer, Eimer Stahl is well-positioned to provide end-to-end support for companies navigating the complexities of data privacy and AI—from regulatory strategy and litigation defense to technical implementation and data governance.
Experience
Massel v. Coinbase, Inc. (N.D. Cal.) – Successfully moved to compel individual arbitration of BIPA claims filed as putative class action against cryptocurrency exchange.
Rojas v. Clearview AI, Inc. (Cal. Super. Ct.; Cal. Ct. App.) – Defending leading facial recognition technology company in action alleging violations of individual privacy rights under California law.
Murphy v. FriendFinder Networks, Inc. (Ill. Cir. Ct.) – Obtained successful dismissal of putative BIPA class action against adult dating site; Plaintiff was forced to pay Defendant’s costs.
Mosby, et al. v. Ingalls Memorial Hospital, et al. (Ill. Supreme Court) – Filed amicus brief on behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce regarding the interpretation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act; the Illinois Supreme Court adopted the interpretation urged in the Chamber’s brief.
Consumer Application Arbitration (JAMS) – Defending consumer application company in arbitration alleging violations of California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
