Atheria’s Technology, Media & Privacy team includes more than thirty lawyers and legal professionals.
Ours is a fast-moving practice, focused on first- and third-party losses and claims arising from data breaches, including ransomware and privacy incidents, and technology products and services, including breach of contract, intellectual property claims, and website defamation.
Our cyber expertise dates back to the first cyber policies ever created. Since then, we have worked on thousands of high-profile and complex data privacy and cyber security incidents involving a range of subject matter experts and global corporations, technology, media, retail and healthcare companies, and educational institutions.
Our clients look to us for the depth of experience our lawyers have from acting as coverage and monitoring counsel for London and U.S. domestic insurers involving policyholders around the world, including:
We report on a significant recent development in the Marriott data breach putative class action litigation. Following oral argument on May 3, 2023, the Fourth Circuit just issued its decision vacating the district court’s largely unprecedented decision (from May 2022) which certified certain classes
On June 3, 2023, the Nevada governor signed AB398, a law prohibiting insurers from issuing or renewing defense within limits liability policies in the State of Nevada, effective October 1, 2023. Thus, any liability policy issued or renewed in Nevada after October 1, 2023, must provide a defense...
Followingan investigation of the New York/Connecticut law firm of Heidell, Pittoni,Murphy & Bach (the “Heidell firm”), on March 27, 2023 the New York AttorneyGeneral’sOffice (“NY AG”) announced a settlement in the formof an Assurance of Discontinuance with the firm stemming from a data breach in2021
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Andrew is an IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and represents London and U.S. cyber insurers with a focus on technology, cyber, and privacy matters. His work includes providing insurance coverage evaluation, risk mitigation, and litigation management on matters involving data breaches, consumer privacy class actions, intellectual property disputes, software implementation, and regulatory investigations. Andrew has nearly a decade of experience litigating business and insurance disputes, including at the appellate level. Andrew also assists insurers with developing policy wordings for cyber policies and has direct experience working for claims and underwriting teams while seconded to an international cyber insurer. Andrew was named a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers. He has written articles and given presentations regarding the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Silent Cyber, and evolving coverage issues affecting Cyber and E&O policies. In his spare time, Andrew is a mediocre golfer and enjoys supporting the UCLA Bruins, Lakers, and Dodgers. Andrew received his J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and his B.A. in Business Economics and Accounting (magna cum laude) from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Based in England, Charlotte advises insurers with respect to claims and losses under cyber liability, technology, media, intellectual property, and professional liability policies. She is dual-qualified and specialises in providing coverage advice and monitoring counsel with respect to international data privacy and cyber security incidents involving U.S. and UK global corporations and SMEs. Charlotte also regularly advises insurers on the development of new U.S. and UK cyber insurance products. Charlotte is a member of the California bar (2009) and a solicitor of England and Wales (2017), as well as a Certified Information Privacy Professional for both Europe and the U.S. She also holds an LLM in European Legal Studies and a Master of Arts (Honours) from Glasgow University. Charlotte received her Graduate Diploma in Law from the College of Law (2004) and was called to the Bar of England and Wales by the Honourable Society of Middle Temple (2005) (Blackstone Entrance Exhibition (2003), Harmsworth Scholarship (2003), Queen Mother’s Scholarship (2004). Outside work, Charlotte enjoys music, spending time with friends and discovering new places with her husband and their two daughters.
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Christina focuses her practice on technology, cyber, and privacy law. She represents insurers on cyber, privacy, and intellectual property claims brought against companies and public entities. She also counsels insurers regarding data breach and cyber events, including the investigation of such events, notifications to consumers and regulators, and the defense of regulatory investigations and class action lawsuits. A major focus for Christina is on working with insurers on the development of new insurance programs and manuscripted coverages for evolving cyber and data breach events. Outside work, Christina can be found laughing with friends over a glass (or two) of wine, spending time with her daughters, and exercising way too hard on a stationary bike. She received her J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and her B.S. from the University of California, Davis.
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Jamie is one of the founding partners of Atheria Law. Acting as coverage and monitoring counsel, he represents London Market and U.S. insurers on claims across the globe involving technology services and products, cyber, privacy class actions, online defamation, and intellectual property infringement. Clients know they can count on his creativity and deep industry knowledge to efficiently resolve complex claims and coverage disputes. He also prepares bespoke policy wordings for insurers. He has over two decades of legal and insurance experience, including eleven years litigating coverage actions in federal and state courts on behalf of policyholders and insurers. He has written and spoken extensively on issues involving insurance law and civil litigation, including through the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) and the Practising Law Institute (PLI). He holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional / United States (CIPP/US) designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), and is Secretary of the Board of the PLUS Northern California Chapter. Jamie is fiercely proud of his Basque heritage and sits on the Board of Directors of the non-profit San Francisco Basque Cultural Center. He received his J.D. from Boston University School of Law, and his B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Joan represents insurers in respect of technology, media, intellectual property, and privacy claims, including data security and privacy breaches. Her team has worked on thousands of data breach incidents, from individual matters to the largest healthcare, retail, hospitality, education, and government incidents reported. Joan also counsels insurers and their insureds in respect to professional liability matters. Joan is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. She founded Atheria with a committed group of partners to continue doing what they love in an environment that uses the best technology available and creates a strong culture of inclusion and teamwork. Joan is recognized by Chambers USA in California in the Insurance: Insurer category and was selected to Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers list in 2004, 2006 and 2022-2023. She received her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, and her B.A. (magna cum laude) from the University of California, San Diego.
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Josh represents and advises cyber insurers regarding coverage for losses and claims arising from breach events of all sizes, and helps facilitate front-line incident response. He has more than a decade of experience representing insurers in insurance coverage disputes, including litigation arising out of disputes over the nature and extent of insurance coverage, bad faith, equitable contribution between co-insurers, and equitable subrogation between primary and excess insurers. Josh is father to two smart, funny, and very independent daughters. Aside from spending time with them, he enjoys cooking, podcasts, movies, video games, and kayaking. He received his J.D. from the University of California, Davis School of Law, and his B.A. and M.A. in Philosophy from the University of California, Davis.
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Julie represents insurers in respect of technology, media, intellectual property, privacy, and D&O claims. She has particular experience with complex and high-stakes class action claims in privacy, technology, and media exposures such as IP, defamation, software implementation, advertising, consumer privacy, and data breach litigation. Julie is most proud of founding Atheria with incredible people who champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging as much as she does. She is active in numerous organizations that support and provide opportunities to underrepresented groups in the legal profession. Julie earned her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, and her B.S. (cum laude) from the University of Southern California.
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Alex advises and represents insurers regarding cyber security, data breaches, and privacy matters. His work primarily involves coverage for losses and claims arising from breach events of all sizes. He also helps facilitate front-line incident response. Prior to joining Atheria, Alex spent six years practicing civil litigation, focusing on the areas of general liability, personal injury, health care, medical malpractice, and business and contract disputes. He appreciates helping small to medium-sized insureds confidently navigate and respond to cyber incidents that are brand-new to them. In his free time, Alex enjoys spending family time with his wife and young son. He is also an avid home cook and loves learning new recipes and cooking techniques. Alex received his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and his B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego.
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Amanda represents insurers in claims involving cyber and privacy issues including data and security breaches; cyber extortion; regulatory penalties; media liability; and consumer lawsuits. She has significant experience litigating insurance coverage cases in jurisdictions across the U.S. involving various types of insurance policies, including CGL, E&O, and D&O. This gives her a unique perspective that allows her to better serve her clients. As a working mother, Amanda is passionate about supporting local working mothers’ groups and mentoring other working parents in their career development. Her proudest accomplishment is being a strong female example for her kids. She received her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and her J.D. from University of Miami (magna cum laude) where she graduated Order of the Coif.
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Before joining Atheria Law, Autumn worked as an administrator and paralegal at a law firm specializing in education advocacy for families with special needs children in Los Angeles. The causes she supports include reproductive justice and racial equality. Outside of work, Autumn is a foodie who loves to cook, travel around the world, and go to concerts with friends and family. Autumn is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University, where she double-majored in Women’s Studies and Sociology. She then completed her post-graduate education at California State University, Long Beach, where she received her M.A. in Public Policy and Administration.
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For over 22 years, Bill has advised insurance companies on complex coverage issues involving first-party incidents, business interruption loss, and third-party claims submitted under technology, media, and privacy insurance policies. Bill also represents insurance companies addressing a wide range of professional liability, errors and omissions, and directors and officers claims throughout the U.S. Additionally, he represents them in litigation seeking declaratory judgment, rescission, and recoupment/reimbursement and defends against contractual and extra-contractual claims. Bill joined Atheria to continue addressing cutting-edge legal issues in a nurturing, collaborative and rewarding environment. Bill received his J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and his B.A. from the University of California, Davis.
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Brett represents insurers in claims involving technology errors and omissions, media liability, cyber/privacy, data breach, and intellectual property. He also has litigation experience in various areas of law, which he uses to inform his coverage practice. Brett joined Atheria because the firm is truly dedicated to the professional development of young attorneys as well as committed to fostering a real work-life balance. In his time outside of work, Brett can be found exercising, playing guitar, and hanging with his dog. Brett received his J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and his B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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Chris advises insurers in connection with errors and omissions policies issued to a variety of professionals including but not limited to architects, engineers, and other design professionals. In addition to professional liability insurance, Chris advises both domestic and London-based insurers in connection with general liability policies. He gained significant litigation and insurance coverage experience as an associate at a prominent local insurance coverage firm in the Bay Area. Chris joined Atheria so he could solve complex problems for his clients at an innovative, modern law firm. Outside the office, he is happiest spending time with his wife and daughter. Chris received his J.D. from the Chapman University, Fowler School of Law in 2014, and his B.A. from the University of California, Irvine.
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EJ focuses her practice on advice and monitoring of cyber and data breaches and resulting consumer lawsuits and regulatory investigations. She represents insurers and counsels clients on initial intake, incident investigation, and incident response on data security and privacy breaches, as well as related consumer lawsuits and regulatory investigations. EJ also advises insurers and monitors litigation involving technology and media. Her significant litigation experience includes complex insurance coverage disputes, class actions, and commercial business disputes for nearly 10 years. In her free time, EJ loves being out and about, exploring new places with her husband and children. She received her J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and her B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley.
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Felicia is an experienced litigator who focuses on privacy and technology insurance issues. Her strong litigation background includes supervising complex cases from inception through trial. She has also worked with Fortune 500 companies to develop nationwide litigation strategies for novel legal issues in the online commerce space. Felicia advises on matters concerning all aspects of cyber insurance coverage, including incident response, the defense of regulatory investigations, and class actions. When not at work, Felicia can be found hiking, trying a new restaurant, watching hockey, and traveling. She earned her J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where she was Chief Editor, Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Team. Felicia received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine.
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Gabriela, a San Francisco native, focuses her practice on the representation of insurers in various cyber security, data breach, and privacy claims. In her work, she advises clients regarding first- and third-party coverage of various privacy incidents. Prior to joining Atheria Law, Gabriela was on the broker side focusing on D&O and EPL claims advocacy for private (including unicorns) and public company insureds. She has an extensive knowledge of the claims processes and various lines of coverage. She received her J.D. from University of California, Hastings College of the Law and her Bachelor of Arts from University of San Francisco (summa cum laude).
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Based in England, Jake supports the technology, media and privacy/cyber areas. He has previously interned at the State of Connecticut Insurance Department and at the Allied World Assurance Company. He also spent 4 years working in R&D with a Surrey-based Formula One team. Jake received his LLB from the University of Nottingham and holds two LLMs, in Insurance Law and US Legal Studies, from the University of Connecticut School of Law. In 2022, Jake was admitted to the New York Bar. During his free time, he enjoys gardening, travelling and writing novels.
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Jeff advises and represents insurers regarding cyber security, data breaches, and privacy matters. His practice primarily focuses on providing coverage advice to insurers in connection with losses and claims resulting from breach events of varying magnitude. He also helps facilitate front-line incident response. Jeff previously spent eight years in civil litigation, representing some of the largest insurers and corporations in the world in complex, high exposure matters. He received his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California Baptist University.
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Jessica advises and represents insurers regarding cyber security, data breaches, and privacy matters. Prior to joining Atheria Law, she gained significant litigation and insurance coverage experience, including at the appellate level, during her six years as an associate at a prominent local insurance coverage firm in the Bay Area. Jessica received her J.D. from the American University Washington College of Law and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley.
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Karen represents London Market and domestic insurers in connection with claims involving technology, media, and privacy matters. In both 2017 and 2018, Karen was seconded to a domestic insurer where she handled general and professional liability claims. She also has experience litigating insurance coverage cases involving various types of insurance policies, including CGL, E&O, and D&O policies. Karen joined Atheria because the practice is dynamic and cutting-edge. There is never a dull moment with the amazing and inspiring team here. Her biggest accomplishment was passing two state bar exams—New York and California. She received her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and B.A. in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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Kelly has more than 25 years of experience working with both domestic and London insurers. Her practice focuses on resolving and managing complex insurance coverage issues with particular interest in technology, privacy & cyber, and professional liability insurance, including errors and omissions, private non-profit management liability, public company directors and officers liability, and employment practices liability. Additionally, Kelly’s practice includes the drafting of policy wording. Kelly has worked in both private practice and as senior in-house claim counsel for a Fortune 500 insurance company and frequently speaks on emerging coverage and legal issues. She is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion, and most recently served as co-leader of the Women At Work Committee for Dive-In America 2021. Panelist - “Insurance Considerations in Employment Cases” The Labor and Employment Section Executive Committee of the ACBA (July 2020)Panelist - “Potential Ethical Issues Relating to Defense Counsel Reporting” Riverstone CLE Presentation (Apr. 2020)Panelist - “Event-Driven Securities and Derivative Suits and How D&O Insurance May Provide Appropriate Cover” ABA Section of Litigation - 2020 Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar (Mar. 2020)
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Kevin represents insurers in technology, media, intellectual property, and cyber/privacy claims, including involving errors and omissions claims, and data security and privacy breaches. He enjoys assisting insurers in developing and implementing successful claims resolution strategies. Prior to joining Atheria, Kevin served as in-house coverage counsel for an insurer and worked for private law firms representing domestic and European insurers. He has significant experience in insurance coverage analysis and litigation matters involving cyber, general liability, business automobile and professional liability policies, catastrophic injury, and environmental and toxic tort litigation. Outside of work, Kevin is happiest when reading a great book in view of the ocean. Kevin received his J.D. from Cornell Law School (cum laude) with a concentration in trial advocacy, and his B.A. (cum laude) from Pomona College.
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Based in England, Matthias advises insurers in relation to claims and losses under cyber liability, technology, media, intellectual property and professional liability policies. Bilingual in English and German, Matt’s instructions frequently involve international, multi-jurisdictional elements. Prior to joining Atheria Law, Matt gained extensive expertise in coverage and defence matters across a spectrum of risks, including with respect to directors & officers, financial lines, and warranty & indemnity policies. He also took an early interest in intellectual property and information technology, including initial digital currency, renewable energy technologies and virtual multimedia platforms.
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Michelle is a senior paralegal who assists Atheria’s attorneys in their representation of insurers with regard to technology-based error and omission, media, data and privacy breach, and intellectual property claims. Michelle previously worked with most of the Atheria team for five years at Clyde & Co. She joined Atheria so that she could continue working with people who feel like family to her. In her free time, Michelle is happiest when baking, spending time with her family, and learning to play the piano. Although she’s a lifelong Bay Area native, Michelle attended California State University, Northridge where she earned a B.A. in Political Science. She continued her education at the University of California, Los Angeles to receive her Paralegal Certificate.
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Nicole has worked in the legal profession for over a decade as a legal assistant and paralegal. She has extensive litigation experience and has worked in civil litigation, bankruptcy, family law, and disability insurance. Every day at Atheria brings something new, which motivates and inspires Nicole to continuously learn and grow. In her free time, Nicole loves to travel, go fishing, try new recipes, and spend time with her family.
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Quinn concentrates on advising insurers regarding technology, media, cyber and privacy matters. Quinn spent several summers with the team during college and law school and elected to join the firm to work on cutting-edge legal issues in the privacy sector. She also was drawn to the firm’s dedication to positive culture and inclusion. In her free time, Quinn enjoys golfing, cooking, and exploring restaurants around the Bay Area. She received her J.D. from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco and her B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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Susannah represents insurers in claims involving cyber and privacy issues, including data and security breaches; cyber extortion; regulatory penalties; media liability; and related lawsuits including class actions. She has significant experience litigating insurance coverage cases involving various types of insurance policies, including CGL, Property, E&O, and D&O. Susannah has litigated complex cases in state and federal superior and appellate courts throughout the U.S. Susannah achieves client goals in a creative, efficient manner. She draws inspiration from working with her Atheria peers and advising clients in supporting their insureds who are facing stressful, unfamiliar situations. Prior to her legal career, Susannah negotiated advertising campaigns for one of the nation’s largest wireless companies. Susannah received her J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and her B.A. from the University of California, Irvine.
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