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Robert Griest is an associate in King & Spalding’s Atlanta office and is a member of the firm’s Trial and Global Disputes group.  Robert’s practice focuses on representing businesses in complex commercial litigation, including class actions, insurance recovery litigation, M&A litigation, and other business disputes.

Robert has experience defending companies in high-stakes consumer class actions, including multidistrict litigation (MDL) matters, with an emphasis on large data breach litigation and claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

In addition to litigation, Robert counsels clients in responding to data privacy and cybersecurity incidents. Robert also advises clients on coverage matters relating to cyber, directors and officers (D&O), professional liability/errors and omissions (E&O), commercial crime, and other lines of insurance.

Robert earned his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he graduated cum laude and served as a member of the Managing Board of the Georgia Law Review.  Robert received his bachelor’s degree from Princeton University.

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Credentials

J.D., University of Georgia School of Law, cum laude

A.B., Princeton University

Georgia

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee

Lumpkin Inn of Court 2018 - 2020

News

In the News · Source: Daily Report, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Le Monde du Droit, CFNEWS, Texas Lawyer and The Deal

December 6, 2023
K&S elects 28 new partners and promotes 14 counsel across 14 cities

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Insights

Article · Source: Corporate Compliance Insights

July 13, 2022
Balancing Act: Understanding the Legal Implications of Post-Data Breach Public Statements

Article · Source: Corporate Counsel

February 16, 2022
Data Breach Class Action Litigation Trends To Watch in 2022

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News

In the News · Source: Daily Report, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Le Monde du Droit, CFNEWS, Texas Lawyer and The Deal

December 6, 2023
K&S elects 28 new partners and promotes 14 counsel across 14 cities

View all

Insights

Article · Source: Corporate Compliance Insights

July 13, 2022
Balancing Act: Understanding the Legal Implications of Post-Data Breach Public Statements

Article · Source: Corporate Counsel

February 16, 2022
Data Breach Class Action Litigation Trends To Watch in 2022

View all

News

In the News · Source: Daily Report, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Le Monde du Droit, CFNEWS, Texas Lawyer and The Deal

December 6, 2023
K&S elects 28 new partners and promotes 14 counsel across 14 cities

View all

Credentials

J.D., University of Georgia School of Law, cum laude

A.B., Princeton University

Georgia

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee

Lumpkin Inn of Court 2018 - 2020