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From litigating high-stakes tobacco class actions at the turn of the century, to defending massive data breach litigation in the last decade,\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;winning several lucrative antitrust opt-out settlements more recently, Will has played a key role in much of the leading complex litigation of the era and led clients to tremendous success on both sides of the \u0026ldquo;v.\u0026rdquo; In particular,\u0026nbsp;he\u0026nbsp;has deep experience in litigating consumer, products, and antitrust class actions, commercial disputes, and managing internal investigations.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to\u0026nbsp;rejoining King \u0026amp; Spalding, where he worked earlier in his career, Will\u0026nbsp;served as Associate General Counsel\u0026nbsp;for\u0026nbsp;The Home Depot and\u0026nbsp;was a member of the\u0026nbsp;company\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;Legal Senior Leadership Team.\u0026nbsp;As leader of\u0026nbsp;The Home Depot\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;commercial litigation team for more than ten years, he\u0026nbsp;was responsible for\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;company\u0026rsquo;s most significant commercial and business litigation,\u0026nbsp;which\u0026nbsp;frequently\u0026nbsp;challenged core aspects of the company\u0026rsquo;s business. During his\u0026nbsp;21-year tenure\u0026nbsp;with The Home Depot,\u0026nbsp;Will\u0026nbsp;led the successful defense\u0026nbsp;of several hundred class\u0026nbsp;actions, created and led the company\u0026rsquo;s recovery litigation program,\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;successfully managed multiple high-profile investigations\u0026nbsp;and favorably resolved significant related regulatory matters, including with the United States Department of Justice, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and multi-state Attorney General groups. Will has been described by a Fortune 20 GC as \"an exceptionally talented lawyer, strong leader and trusted counsel to senior level executives.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recognized thought leader in complex litigation,\u0026nbsp;Will\u0026nbsp;argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in the 2019 term\u0026mdash;one of the few in-house\u0026nbsp;counsel\u0026nbsp;to do so. He received the\u0026nbsp;Atlanta Business Chronicle\u0026rsquo;s Corporate Counsel Award for Advocacy in 2016 and has authored seven law review articles. His recent works,\u0026nbsp;Misunderstanding Original Jurisdiction\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;There Is No Conservative Case for Class Actions,\u0026nbsp;ranked among the top SSRN downloads in Federal Courts and Jurisdiction. He\u0026nbsp;frequently\u0026nbsp;lectures on class actions, MDL litigation, and internal investigations, and teaches Complex Litigation at the University of Tennessee\u0026nbsp;Winston\u0026nbsp;College of Law, where he earned the Harold C. Warner Outstanding\u0026nbsp;Adjunct\u0026nbsp;Professor Award in 2025.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill\u0026nbsp;chaired the Board of Georgians for Lawsuit Reform,\u0026nbsp;which was\u0026nbsp;instrumental in passing Georgia\u0026rsquo;s 2025 tort reform legislation. He also serves as Chair of the Class Actions Section for the State Bar of Georgia and is a former President of the Atlanta Legal Aid Society. Will\u0026nbsp;played\u0026nbsp;varsity college basketball at Sewanee and is a member of the American Law Institute.\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eRepresenting national retailer in series of class actions alleging consumer fraud related to pricing practices, e.g., Berger v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., No. 24-01435 (N.D. Ga.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting national retailer in antitrust MDL class action alleging price-fixing related to algorithmic pricing, In re: Construction Equipment Rental Antitrust Litigation, MDL No. 3152 (N.D. Ill.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWon reversal of order finding violation of federal labor law,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eHome Depot USA, Inc. v. 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Warner Outstanding Adjunct Professor Award\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"University of Tennessee Winston College of Law, 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Litigation Counsel of America Senior Fellow\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"2024-present\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Litigation Counsel of America Fellow \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"2019-2023\"}{{ FIELD }}Representing national retailer in series of class actions alleging consumer fraud related to pricing practices, e.g., Berger v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., No. 24-01435 (N.D. Ga.){{ FIELD }}Representing national retailer in antitrust MDL class action alleging price-fixing related to algorithmic pricing, In re: Construction Equipment Rental Antitrust Litigation, MDL No. 3152 (N.D. Ill.){{ FIELD }}Won reversal of order finding violation of federal labor law, Home Depot USA, Inc. v. NLRB, 2025 U.S. App. Lexis 29091 (8th Cir. 11/6/25)* {{ FIELD }}Won three ERISA class actions alleging breaches of fiduciary duty in management of 401(k) plan, Cano v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 2025 U.S. Dist. Lexis 176101 (N.D. Ga. 8/26/25); Pizarro v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 111 F.4th 1165 (11th Cir. 2024); Lanfear v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 679 F.3d 1267 (11th Cir. 2012)* {{ FIELD }}Successfully litigated to favorable resolution of massive data breach/privacy class actions, In re: The Home Depot Customer Data Security Breach Litig., MDL No. 2583 (N.D. Ga. 2014)* {{ FIELD }}Successfully litigated to favorable resolution of eight class actions alleging product defects in sale of builiding materials, In re: Chinese-Manufactured Drywall Products Liability Litig., MDL No. 2047 (E.D. La. 2012)* {{ FIELD }}Won series of eight class actions alleging product defects and consumer fraud in sale of pressure-treated lumber, e.g., Kitzes v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 374 Ill. 3d 1053 (Ill. 1st Dist. 2007)* {{ FIELD }}Won series of 20 class actions alleging consumer fraud in tool rental business and sale of damage waivers, e.g., Mathews v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 2025 U.S. Dist. Lexis 82577 (N.D. Ga. 2/14/25); Berger v. Home Depot, 741 F.3d 1061 (9th Cir. 2014); Chochorowski v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 404 S.W. 3d 220 (Mo. 2013); Rickher v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 535 F.3d 661 (7th Cir. 2008); O’Neill v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 243 F.R.D. 469 (S.D. Fla. 2006)* {{ FIELD }}Won series of four class actions challenging pricing practices and alleging consumer fraud and breach of contract in sale of flooring installation services, e.g., Marino v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 245 F.R.D. 729 (S.D. Fla. 2007)* {{ FIELD }}Won series of three class actions alleging product defects in sale of dryer vents, e.g., Goldstein v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 609 F. Supp. 2d 1340 (N.D. Ga. 2009) * {{ FIELD }}Won series of three class actions challenging permitting and licensing practices, e.g., Varnes v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 2015 U.S. Dist. Lexis 118592 (M.D. Fla. 9/4/15); Willard v. Home Depot, 2009 U.S. Dist. Lexis 113493 (N.D. Fla. 12/7/09)* {{ FIELD }}Defense trial team member in state-wide class action seeking medical monitoring and smoking cessation, Scott v. Am. Tobacco Co., 725 So. 2d 10 (La. 4th Cir. 1998) {{ FIELD }}Won dismissal of securities fraud class action and affirmance on appeal, Mizzaro v. Home Depot, Inc., 544 F.3d 1230 (11th Cir. 2008)* {{ FIELD }}Won series of individual smoking and health jury trials, e.g., Eiser v. Brown \u0026amp; Williamson Tobacco Corp., 2005 Phila. Ct. Common Pleas Lexis 43 (2005) {{ FIELD }}Recovery {{ FIELD }}Successfully litigated opt-out claims to favorable resolution in multidistrict antitrust litigation arising from payment card interchange fee-setting allegations, In re: Payment Card Inter. Fee and Merchant Disc. Antitrust Litig., MDL No. 1720 (E.D. N.Y. 2010)* {{ FIELD }}Successfully litigated opt-out claims to favorable resolution in multidistrict antitrust litigation arising from price-fixing allegations in sale of drywall, In re: Domestic Drywall Antitrust Litig., MDL No. 2437 (E.D. Pa. 2013)* {{ FIELD }}Successfully litigated opt-out claims to favorable resolution in antitrust litigation arising from price-fixing allegations in sale of oriented strand board, In re: OSB Litig., No. 06-826 (E.D. Pa. 2007)* {{ FIELD }}Successfully litigated opt-out claims to favorable resolution in multidistrict antitrust litigation arising from price-fixing allegations in sale of polyurethane foam, In re: Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Litig., MDL No. 2196 (N.D. Ohio 2010)* {{ FIELD }}Successfully litigated opt-out claims to favorable resolution in multidistrict antitrust litigation arising from price-fixing allegations in sale of Puerto Rican cabotage services, In re: Puerto Rican Cabotage Antitrust Liig., MDL No. 1960 (D. P.R. 2008)* {{ FIELD }}Appeals {{ FIELD }}Drafted amicus brief on behalf of Retail Litigation Center in the U.S. Supreme Court in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, No. 24-1068{{ FIELD }}Argued jurisdictional appeal under the Class Action Fairness Act, Home Depot v. Jackson, 139 S.Ct. 1743 (2019)* {{ FIELD }}Argued and won insurance policy and assignment of rights dispute, Woodfield v. Bowman, 193 F.3d 354 (5th Cir. 1999) {{ FIELD }}Managed successful appeal vacating striking of expert testimony, Home Depot USA, Inc. v. Lafarge N. Am., Inc., 59 F.4th 55 (3d Cir. 2023)* {{ FIELD }}Managed successful appeals which twice vacated excessive class counsel fee awards, In re: Home Depot, Inc., Customer Data Sec. Breach Litig., 931 F.3d 1065 (11th Cir. 2019), on remand, 2022 U.S. App. Lexis 297 (11th Cir. 2022)* {{ FIELD }}Managed successful appeal vacating unfavorable class settlement and overly broad release, In re: Payment Card Inter. Fee and Merchant Disc. Antitrust Litig., 827 F.3d 223 (2d Cir. 2016)* {{ FIELD }}Managed successful jurisdictional appeal under the Class Action Fairness Act, Frederico v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 507 F.3d 188 (3d Cir. 2007)* {{ FIELD }}Managed successful jurisdictional appeal under the Class Action Fairness Act, Rickher v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 2006 U.S. App. Lexis 32391 (7th Cir. 5/22/06)* {{ FIELD }}Managed drafting of amicus briefs supporting winning side in three recent significant U.S. Supreme Court cases, Transunion v. Ramirez, 141 S.Ct. 2190 (2021); Facebook v. Duguid, 141 S.Ct. 813 (2020); United States PTO v. Booking.com BV, 591 U.S, 549 (2020)* {{ FIELD }}Investigations {{ FIELD }}Successfully managed internal investigations and resolved related regulatory matters involving various federal and state laws, including whistleblower laws, privacy laws, Toxic Substances Control Act, and Lacey Act {{ FIELD }}*Representation while in-house counsel {{ FIELD }}Will Barnette is a partner in the Atlanta office of King \u0026amp; Spalding, where he is a member of the firm’s business litigation practice and class action defense group. During his 30-year career, Will has consistently led clients to successful outcomes in their most sensitive and high exposure class action, MDL, and related regulatory matters. From litigating high-stakes tobacco class actions at the turn of the century, to defending massive data breach litigation in the last decade, and winning several lucrative antitrust opt-out settlements more recently, Will has played a key role in much of the leading complex litigation of the era and led clients to tremendous success on both sides of the “v.” In particular, he has deep experience in litigating consumer, products, and antitrust class actions, commercial disputes, and managing internal investigations. \nPrior to rejoining King \u0026amp; Spalding, where he worked earlier in his career, Will served as Associate General Counsel for The Home Depot and was a member of the company’s Legal Senior Leadership Team. As leader of The Home Depot’s commercial litigation team for more than ten years, he was responsible for the company’s most significant commercial and business litigation, which frequently challenged core aspects of the company’s business. During his 21-year tenure with The Home Depot, Will led the successful defense of several hundred class actions, created and led the company’s recovery litigation program, and successfully managed multiple high-profile investigations and favorably resolved significant related regulatory matters, including with the United States Department of Justice, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and multi-state Attorney General groups. Will has been described by a Fortune 20 GC as \"an exceptionally talented lawyer, strong leader and trusted counsel to senior level executives.\"\nA recognized thought leader in complex litigation, Will argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in the 2019 term—one of the few in-house counsel to do so. He received the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Corporate Counsel Award for Advocacy in 2016 and has authored seven law review articles. His recent works, Misunderstanding Original Jurisdiction and There Is No Conservative Case for Class Actions, ranked among the top SSRN downloads in Federal Courts and Jurisdiction. He frequently lectures on class actions, MDL litigation, and internal investigations, and teaches Complex Litigation at the University of Tennessee Winston College of Law, where he earned the Harold C. Warner Outstanding Adjunct Professor Award in 2025. \nWill chaired the Board of Georgians for Lawsuit Reform, which was instrumental in passing Georgia’s 2025 tort reform legislation. He also serves as Chair of the Class Actions Section for the State Bar of Georgia and is a former President of the Atlanta Legal Aid Society. Will played varsity college basketball at Sewanee and is a member of the American Law Institute. Partner Chairman-Board of Directors Atlanta Legal Aid Society, 2020 Chairman-Class Actions Section State Bar of Georgia, 2024-present  Chairman-Board of Directors Georgians for Lawsuit Reform, 2023-25 General Counsel Pro Bono Award The Home Depot, 2020 Store Support Excellence Award The Home Depot, 2024 Corporate Counsel Advocacy Award Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2016 Member American Law Institute, 2025-present Harold C. Warner Outstanding Adjunct Professor Award University of Tennessee Winston College of Law, 2025 Litigation Counsel of America Senior Fellow 2024-present Litigation Counsel of America Fellow  2019-2023 Sewanee: The University of the South  Loyola University New Orleans Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Supreme Court of the United States Georgia Louisiana Chairman, State Bar of Georgia, Class Actions Section, 2024-present Member, American Law Institute, 2025-present Member, Board of Directors, Georgians for Lawsuit Reform, 2017-present; Vice-Chairman, 2022-23; Chairman; 2023-25 Member, In-House Counsel Advisory Board, Emory Law Institute for Complex Litigation and Mass Claims, 2017-present Member, Lawyers Club of Atlanta, 2002-present Member, State Bar of Georgia, 2000-present Member, Louisiana State Bar Association, 1995-present Member, Executive Committee of Board of Directors of the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, 2013-2021; Secretary (2017); Treasurer (2018); Vice-President (2019); President (2020) Member, Georgia Senate Study Committee on Legal Reform, 2019-2020 Member, American Bar Association House of Delegates, 1998-2002 Law Clerk, Hon. 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Home Depot USA, Inc., 679 F.3d 1267 (11th Cir. 2012)*  Successfully litigated to favorable resolution of massive data breach/privacy class actions, In re: The Home Depot Customer Data Security Breach Litig., MDL No. 2583 (N.D. Ga. 2014)*  Successfully litigated to favorable resolution of eight class actions alleging product defects in sale of builiding materials, In re: Chinese-Manufactured Drywall Products Liability Litig., MDL No. 2047 (E.D. La. 2012)*  Won series of eight class actions alleging product defects and consumer fraud in sale of pressure-treated lumber, e.g., Kitzes v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 374 Ill. 3d 1053 (Ill. 1st Dist. 2007)*  Won series of 20 class actions alleging consumer fraud in tool rental business and sale of damage waivers, e.g., Mathews v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 2025 U.S. Dist. Lexis 82577 (N.D. Ga. 2/14/25); Berger v. Home Depot, 741 F.3d 1061 (9th Cir. 2014); Chochorowski v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 404 S.W. 3d 220 (Mo. 2013); Rickher v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 535 F.3d 661 (7th Cir. 2008); O’Neill v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 243 F.R.D. 469 (S.D. Fla. 2006)*  Won series of four class actions challenging pricing practices and alleging consumer fraud and breach of contract in sale of flooring installation services, e.g., Marino v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 245 F.R.D. 729 (S.D. Fla. 2007)*  Won series of three class actions alleging product defects in sale of dryer vents, e.g., Goldstein v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 609 F. Supp. 2d 1340 (N.D. Ga. 2009) *  Won series of three class actions challenging permitting and licensing practices, e.g., Varnes v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 2015 U.S. Dist. Lexis 118592 (M.D. Fla. 9/4/15); Willard v. Home Depot, 2009 U.S. Dist. Lexis 113493 (N.D. Fla. 12/7/09)*  Defense trial team member in state-wide class action seeking medical monitoring and smoking cessation, Scott v. Am. Tobacco Co., 725 So. 2d 10 (La. 4th Cir. 1998)  Won dismissal of securities fraud class action and affirmance on appeal, Mizzaro v. Home Depot, Inc., 544 F.3d 1230 (11th Cir. 2008)*  Won series of individual smoking and health jury trials, e.g., Eiser v. Brown \u0026amp; Williamson Tobacco Corp., 2005 Phila. Ct. Common Pleas Lexis 43 (2005)  Recovery  Successfully litigated opt-out claims to favorable resolution in multidistrict antitrust litigation arising from payment card interchange fee-setting allegations, In re: Payment Card Inter. Fee and Merchant Disc. Antitrust Litig., MDL No. 1720 (E.D. N.Y. 2010)*  Successfully litigated opt-out claims to favorable resolution in multidistrict antitrust litigation arising from price-fixing allegations in sale of drywall, In re: Domestic Drywall Antitrust Litig., MDL No. 2437 (E.D. 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Home Depot USA, Inc., 2006 U.S. App. Lexis 32391 (7th Cir. 5/22/06)*  Managed drafting of amicus briefs supporting winning side in three recent significant U.S. Supreme Court cases, Transunion v. Ramirez, 141 S.Ct. 2190 (2021); Facebook v. Duguid, 141 S.Ct. 813 (2020); United States PTO v. Booking.com BV, 591 U.S, 549 (2020)*  Investigations  Successfully managed internal investigations and resolved related regulatory matters involving various federal and state laws, including whistleblower laws, privacy laws, Toxic Substances Control Act, and Lacey Act  *Representation while in-house counsel ","searchable_name":"William P. 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Technical specialties include vehicle rollovers, alleged powertrain defects, advanced occupant restraint systems, infotainment systems, and vehicular fires.{{ FIELD }}Representing leading automobile manufacturers as strategic counsel in connection with hundreds of consumer fraud and breach of warranty cases.{{ FIELD }}Serving as co-national trial counsel for one of the world’s largest shipping and logistics companies in serious injury cases arising out of tractor trailer and package delivery motor vehicle accidents.{{ FIELD }}Representing a global pharmaceutical company in medical device and biologic cases across the country involving allegations of personal injury, off-label promotion, and fraud.{{ FIELD }}Representing a national flooring retailer in federal class action proceeding involving allegations of consumer fraud, false labeling, and breach of warranty.{{ FIELD }}Representing Beazer Homes as national counsel in its Chinese drywall docket, including individual and putative class actions in state court and a federal MDL proceeding alleging product defects, breach of warranty, and violations of consumer protection statutes.{{ FIELD }}Representing a top private university in putative class action in federal MDL proceeding brought by former student athletes alleging injuries resulting from concussions and head trauma.{{ FIELD }}Representing a high-growth specialty retailer in burn injury cases resulting from the use of recalled gel fuel and firepot products.{{ FIELD }}Summary judgment for GM Canada on lack of personal jurisdiction grounds in quadriplegia injury, automotive product liability case. Hinrichs v. GM of Canada, Ltd., 2016 Ala. LEXIS 81 (Ala., June 24, 2016), cert denied, 582 U.S. _ (U.S. June 26, 2017).{{ FIELD }}Dismissal on preemption grounds of medical device case brought against Allergan USA, Inc. in South Carolina federal court. Wells v. Allergan USA, Inc., No. 6:12-3509-TMC, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 3735 (D.S.C. Jan. 13, 2014).{{ FIELD }}Summary judgment for Atlanta Gas Light Co. in multi-plaintiff burn injury case after excluding plaintiffs' standard of care expert on Daubert grounds. Anderson v. Atlanta Gas Light Co., 324 Ga. App. 801 (2013).{{ FIELD }}Summary judgment for GM Canada in quadriplegia injury, automotive product liability case on a writ of mandamus to the Alabama Supreme Court. Ex Parte General Motors of Canada Limited, 144 So. 3d 236 (Ala. 2013).{{ FIELD }}Summary judgment for GM Canada based on the expiration of the statute of limitations in a wrongful death, automotive product liability case filed in Alabama federal court. King v. GMC, No. 5:11-cv-2269-AKK, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 54439 (N.D. Ala. April 18, 2012).{{ FIELD }}Dismissal of product liability claims brought against former officers and directors of General Motors Corporation by plaintiffs attempting to circumvent bankruptcy law. Frye v. Smith, 67 So. 3d 882 (Ala. 2011).{{ FIELD }}Representing Suzuki Motor Corporation and Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. in the Georgia Supreme Court to secure a decision deemed “a significant win to business” in local press reports, in which the court held strict liability claims are subject to apportionment for a plaintiff’s comparative fault under Georgia’s 2005 tort reform statute.{{ FIELD }}Susan Clare is a partner in our worldwide Trial and Global Disputes Practice and the former Chair of the Firm's Automotive and Transportation Litigation Team, twice named a Practice Group of the Year by Law 360. \nSusan represents clients in the automotive/transportation, life sciences, consumer products, and financial services industries in high-exposure class action, mass tort, and other complex litigation. Susan has been recognized as a Leading Lawyer in automotive and transportation litigation by The Legal 500, a Rising Star for Transportation by Law 360, a Georgia Rising Star by Super Lawyers and Atlanta Magazine, and was also named to Benchmark Litigation's 40 \u0026amp; Under Hot List. \nWith experience in all phases of complex litigation, Susan represents companies in individual, class action and multi-district proceedings in federal and state courts across the country.\nShe is skilled at handling the types of issues that frequently accompany the highest-exposure matters, such as cases involving recalled products, data breaches and consumer privacy, media attention, government investigations, allegations of consumer fraud, whistleblowers, jurisdictional challenges, insurance disputes, and extensive expert discovery.\nIn addition to litigation, Susan frequently advises clients on risk assessment and mitigation strategies, consumer communications, and product recalls. Susan has also achieved numerous appellate victories for her clients and regularly counsels clients on e-discovery issues that include litigation preparedness, discovery strategy in mass litigation, and defending against allegations of evidence spoliation.\nSusan is a member of the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and has an active pro bono practice, including partnering with the Georgia Innocence Project to fight wrongful convictions. Susan M Clare Partner Named to 40 Under 40 Hot List - South Benchmark Litigation, 2020 Named a Next Generation Partner in Transport: Rail and Road - Litigation and Regulation Legal 500 US, 2019-2020 Named a Next Generation Partner in Product Liability, Mass Tort And Class Actions: Automotive/Transport - Defense Legal 500 US, 2019-2020 Member of K\u0026amp;S team named 2018 Automotive Practice Group of the Year  Law360 Member of K\u0026amp;S team named 2013-2018 Product Liability Practice Group of the Year  Law360 Named a Rising Star for Transportation Law360, 2018 Georgia Rising Star, Personal Injury Defense: Products Super Lawyers, 2013–2019 Order of the Coif  Georgia Institute of Technology  Emory University Emory University School of Law Georgia International Academy of Defense Counsel (IADC) Trial Academy, 2014 Intern, Justice Hugh P. Thompson, Georgia Co-lead counsel for General Motors and OnStar in MDL proceeding involving more than 30 consumer class actions related to alleged data privacy claims related to connected vehicle data. Defending Capital One in MDL proceeding involving more than 60 consumer class actions related to data security incident announced in July of 2019. Key member of King \u0026amp; Spalding team representing Equifax, Inc. in more than 250 consumer and financial institution class actions in an MDL proceeding arising from the data breach announced by Equifax in September of 2017. Representing leading domestic and foreign automotive manufacturers in class actions, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases, including claims alleging manufacturing, design, and failure to warn defects, breach of warranty, violations of consumer protection statutes, consumer fraud, and entitlement to punitive damages. Technical specialties include vehicle rollovers, alleged powertrain defects, advanced occupant restraint systems, infotainment systems, and vehicular fires. Representing leading automobile manufacturers as strategic counsel in connection with hundreds of consumer fraud and breach of warranty cases. Serving as co-national trial counsel for one of the world’s largest shipping and logistics companies in serious injury cases arising out of tractor trailer and package delivery motor vehicle accidents. Representing a global pharmaceutical company in medical device and biologic cases across the country involving allegations of personal injury, off-label promotion, and fraud. Representing a national flooring retailer in federal class action proceeding involving allegations of consumer fraud, false labeling, and breach of warranty. Representing Beazer Homes as national counsel in its Chinese drywall docket, including individual and putative class actions in state court and a federal MDL proceeding alleging product defects, breach of warranty, and violations of consumer protection statutes. Representing a top private university in putative class action in federal MDL proceeding brought by former student athletes alleging injuries resulting from concussions and head trauma. Representing a high-growth specialty retailer in burn injury cases resulting from the use of recalled gel fuel and firepot products. Summary judgment for GM Canada on lack of personal jurisdiction grounds in quadriplegia injury, automotive product liability case. Hinrichs v. GM of Canada, Ltd., 2016 Ala. LEXIS 81 (Ala., June 24, 2016), cert denied, 582 U.S. _ (U.S. June 26, 2017). Dismissal on preemption grounds of medical device case brought against Allergan USA, Inc. in South Carolina federal court. Wells v. 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Representing Suzuki Motor Corporation and Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. in the Georgia Supreme Court to secure a decision deemed “a significant win to business” in local press reports, in which the court held strict liability claims are subject to apportionment for a plaintiff’s comparative fault under Georgia’s 2005 tort reform statute.","searchable_name":"Susan M. 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Alpharma Inc.: Representation of Alpharma in a false advertising action arising from Alpharma advertisements that report the results of pharmaceutical research studies, filed in the District of Nebraska.{{ FIELD }}Alpharma Inc. v. Wyeth: Representation of Alpharma in a lawsuit regarding the breach of a trademark license agreement and the infringement of Alpharma’s trademarks, filed in the Southern District of New York.{{ FIELD }}Amina Dammann specializes in environmental law and litigation.  She has extensive experience representing multinational corporations in the automotive, energy and pharma sectors.  Her practice includes defending clients in governmental investigations and enforcement actions, as well as in federal and state court litigation.\nAmina has many years of experience representing German and U.S. blue chip companies in both U.S. and German proceedings, as well as in transnational matters. A particular focus of her practice is on advising German companies facing litigation or governmental investigations in the United States. This includes representing German clients before U.S. agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB); it also involves coordinating parallel proceedings in the United States and Germany.  Amina  holds U.S. degrees from Harvard and Texas and has also obtained the two German state exams in law as well as a doctorate in law from Frankfurt University. \nPublications and Awards\n•   Vacating Arbitration Awards for Mistake of Fact, 27 Review of Litigation 441–512 (2008); honored with the Vinson \u0026amp; Elkins LLP Outstanding Note Award\n•  Die Beschwerdekammern der europäischen Agenturen [The Boards of Appeal of the European Agencies], Peter Lang, 2004; honored with the Baker \u0026amp; McKenzie Award for best dissertation in the area of business law Partner Frankfurt University  The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas School of Law Harvard University Harvard Law School Texas Federal Republic of Germany Amina Dammann’s experience includes the following matters: Represented German car manufacturer in environmental enforcement action before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board; Represented German car manufacturer in litigation and governmental investigations regarding disputes over diesel emissions standards; Represented New General Motors in litigation relating to ignition switch; S3 Graphics Co., Ltd. v. 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Spalding Pro Bono Service Award 2006 - 2013\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"\"}{{ FIELD }}Representing international corporations in internal compliance reviews and criminal and civil investigations by the DOJ and SEC, regarding whether marketing, sales and business practices in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America and Europe implicated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.{{ FIELD }}Represented a medical device manufacturer in a market-wide criminal and civil inquiry into allegations of violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.{{ FIELD }}Assisted international pharmaceutical companies with internal reviews of anti-kickback compliance protocols.{{ FIELD }}Represented a private Medicare and Medicaid provider in criminal and civil investigations by the Tampa U.S. Attorney’s Office, DOJ, DHHS-OIG, qui tam Relators, and States’ Attorneys General into alleged health care and political contributions fraud.{{ FIELD }}Represented multiple drug companies in criminal and civil investigations by the Boston U.S. Attorney’s Offices, DOJ, and DHHS-OIG, as well as internal compliance reviews regarding alleged “off-label” promotion and other allegedly fraudulent sales, marketing and development activities.{{ FIELD }}Represented an individual investigated by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee for Investigations for alleged participation in an off-shore tax shelter.  No charges were pursued against the client.{{ FIELD }}Represented the former General Counsel of a Silicon Valley tech company investigated by the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Northern District of California and the SEC for involvement in an alleged scheme of stock options backdating.  No charges were pursued against the client.{{ FIELD }}Represented domestic and international banks regarding alleged tax shelter schemes, price-fixing, bribery and competitor collusion (internal compliance reviews and criminal, tax and civil investigations by the SEC, IRS and DOJ).{{ FIELD }}Represented various companies in criminal and civil antitrust investigations led by the DOJ and SEC regarding alleged price-fixing, bid-rigging and market collusion.{{ FIELD }}Seven years of pro bono representation (over 45 clients) of disabled Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans regarding disability benefits claims with every branch of the military and the Department of Veteran’s Affairs.{{ FIELD }}Representing a leading virtual healthcare technology company concerning domestic and international data security and privacy regulatory compliance.{{ FIELD }}Representing companies in the FinTech industry with respect to economic sanctions compliance, including conducting internal investigations, OFAC subpoena response, and helping to design effective compliance programs.{{ FIELD }}Secured successful declination to prosecute on behalf of a Special Board Committee of an Indonesian-based energy group in an investigation by the DOJ into anticorruption allegations of payments made to foreign government officials.{{ FIELD }}Representing a publicly-traded pharmaceutical client concerning numerous DOJ and State Attorneys General investigations into the company’s past promotion of opioids.{{ FIELD }}Defending a leading financial institution in a DOJ investigation concerning the origination and sale of residential mortgage-backed securities, including matters involving the Presidential RMBS Task Force.{{ FIELD }}Ehren Halse is a Partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding’s Special Matters/Government Investigations Practice Group in San Francisco, CA. His practice focuses primarily on white-collar criminal litigation and corporate internal investigations, including defending individuals and companies in investigations by the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, Congress, the Department of the Treasury, the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General, numerous State Attorneys General and other state regulatory agencies.\n\nIn addition, he has conducted various internal investigations relating to financial fraud and government enforcement, and has helped clients to develop comprehensive compliance and training programs. Recently, his practice has focused on substantive legal areas such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and anti-corruption/anti-bribery compliance, financial institutions fraud, FinTech and cryptocurrency/virtual asset regulation, U.S. economic sanctions and money laundering, cybersecurity and data privacy regulatory compliance and incident response, drug and medical device enforcement matters (e.g., healthcare fraud, anti-kickback, \"off-label\" promotion, and the False Claims Act), as well as e-discovery management and the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine. He has a long history of pro bono work, including significant experience representing disabled Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans in their disability claims process.\nPublications\n\n“Courts Diverge on the Reach of Personal Jurisdiction in FCPA Cases against Foreign Defendants,” Financial Fraud Law Report, Gary Grindler, Russ Ryan and Ehren Halse (April 2013).\n“FCPA Demands Close Eye On Third Parties,” The Compliance Reporter’s ‘Adopting Best Practice In Compliance’, Zachary Harmon and Ehren Halse (September 1, 2010).\n “Recent Trends in FCPA Enforcement: Third-Party Agents,” Bloomberg Law Reports, Zachary Harmon and Ehren Halse (August 1, 2010).\n Partner Co-Recipient of a 2011 Burton Award for Legal Achievement for, “Recent Trends in FCPA Enforcement: Third-Party Agents\", which was published by Bloomberg Law Reports (July 30, 2010).  National Law Journal/Legal Times 2009 “Champion” award for pro bono efforts on behalf of disabled veterans  National Law Journal/Legal Times 2009 “Champion” award for pro bono efforts on behalf of disabled veterans  King \u0026amp; Spalding Pro Bono Service Award 2006 - 2013  Georgetown University Georgetown University Law Center Georgetown University Georgetown University Law Center California District of Columbia Maryland Representing international corporations in internal compliance reviews and criminal and civil investigations by the DOJ and SEC, regarding whether marketing, sales and business practices in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America and Europe implicated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Represented a medical device manufacturer in a market-wide criminal and civil inquiry into allegations of violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Assisted international pharmaceutical companies with internal reviews of anti-kickback compliance protocols. Represented a private Medicare and Medicaid provider in criminal and civil investigations by the Tampa U.S. Attorney’s Office, DOJ, DHHS-OIG, qui tam Relators, and States’ Attorneys General into alleged health care and political contributions fraud. Represented multiple drug companies in criminal and civil investigations by the Boston U.S. Attorney’s Offices, DOJ, and DHHS-OIG, as well as internal compliance reviews regarding alleged “off-label” promotion and other allegedly fraudulent sales, marketing and development activities. Represented an individual investigated by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee for Investigations for alleged participation in an off-shore tax shelter.  No charges were pursued against the client. Represented the former General Counsel of a Silicon Valley tech company investigated by the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Northern District of California and the SEC for involvement in an alleged scheme of stock options backdating.  No charges were pursued against the client. Represented domestic and international banks regarding alleged tax shelter schemes, price-fixing, bribery and competitor collusion (internal compliance reviews and criminal, tax and civil investigations by the SEC, IRS and DOJ). Represented various companies in criminal and civil antitrust investigations led by the DOJ and SEC regarding alleged price-fixing, bid-rigging and market collusion. Seven years of pro bono representation (over 45 clients) of disabled Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans regarding disability benefits claims with every branch of the military and the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Representing a leading virtual healthcare technology company concerning domestic and international data security and privacy regulatory compliance. Representing companies in the FinTech industry with respect to economic sanctions compliance, including conducting internal investigations, OFAC subpoena response, and helping to design effective compliance programs. Secured successful declination to prosecute on behalf of a Special Board Committee of an Indonesian-based energy group in an investigation by the DOJ into anticorruption allegations of payments made to foreign government officials. Representing a publicly-traded pharmaceutical client concerning numerous DOJ and State Attorneys General investigations into the company’s past promotion of opioids. Defending a leading financial institution in a DOJ investigation concerning the origination and sale of residential mortgage-backed securities, including matters involving the Presidential RMBS Task Force.","searchable_name":"Ehren Halse","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":442344,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":664,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eStewart Haskins specializes in defending class actions and other complex commercial litigation, particularly cases involving consumers and data privacy issues. As a partner in our nationally recognized Class Action practice, Stewart has successfully defended leading companies in hundreds of consumer class action suits across the country. He also regularly provides clients with counseling on privacy and consumer-related issues.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStewart has extensive experience in all aspects of class action litigation, whether he is litigating complex jurisdictional issues, developing a winning case strategy or defeating class certification.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe removal of a case from state to federal court is the first step toward a successful resolution, and Stewart has litigated a wide variety of jurisdictional issues that arise in class actions. Stewart's primary goal in defending clients faced with class actions is the efficient disposition of the case, often by winning the early dismissal of the named plaintiff's claim. If a putative class action proceeds to the class certification stage, Stewart has substantial experience arguing class certification motions and defeating them in cases ranging from product liability claims to insurance services. 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Berger v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 741 F.3d 1061 (9th Cir. 2014) (affirming denial of class certification).{{ FIELD }}Won a motion to compel arbitration in a putative nationwide class action filed in California alleging claims under the TCPA. Missaghi v. The Coca-Cola Company, Central District of California (Los Angeles Division), Case No. 2:12-cv-07472-SJO.{{ FIELD }}Won summary judgment for a defendant health insurer in a TCPA class action. Phillip Long Dang, D.C., P.C. v. XLHealth Corp., Case No. 1:09-cv-1076, 2011 WL 553826 (N.D. Ga. Feb. 7, 2011) (fax inviting doctors to a seminar was “informational” and not an “advertisement”).{{ FIELD }}Goldstein v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 609 F.Supp.2d 1340 (N.D. Ga. 2009).{{ FIELD }}Won summary judgment and mooted plaintiff’s pending motion for class certification in a case challenging Home Depot’s collection of permit fees in connection with the installation of water heaters. See Willard v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., No. 5:09-cv-110/RS-MD, 2009 WL 4730644 (N.D. Fla. Dec. 7, 2009).{{ FIELD }}Won a motion to dismiss for NBC Universal in a purported class action that contended the defendant’s promotional game, which aired in connection with the popular game show Deal or No Deal, constituted illegal gambling under Georgia law. The Georgia Supreme Court rejected the plaintiff’s claim and the case was dismissed. See Hardin v. NBC Universal, 283 Ga. 477 (2008).{{ FIELD }}Obtained a landmark order from the Seventh Circuit in a putative class action reversing remand and adopting defendant's argument that injunctive relief should be considered to determine the amount in controversy under CAFA. The Home Depot, Inc. v. Rickher, 2006 WL 1727749, (7th Cir. May 22, 2006). Upon remand, the district court later granted defendant summary judgment and the Seventh Circuit affirmed. Rickher v. Home Depot, Inc., 535 F.3d 661 (7th Cir. 2008).{{ FIELD }}Won an appeal that clarified the defendant's burden in removing cases under CAFA. Frederico v. The Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 507 F.3d 188 (3rd Cir. 2007) (affirming grant of motion to dismiss).{{ FIELD }}In a case of first impression in the Eighth Circuit, won an appeal which rejected the plaintiff's argument for expansion of a CAFA provision permitting interlocutory appeals from remand orders. Saab v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 469 F.3d 758 (8th Cir. 2006).{{ FIELD }}Defeated class certification in a case against an insurance company alleging class action claims involving use of non-OEM parts.Schwendeman v. USAA Insurance Co., 65 P.3d 1 (Wash. 2003) (affirming denial of class certification and clarifying the standard regarding the admissibility of expert opinions in class actions within Washington).{{ FIELD }}National consumer class action counsel for a Fortune 50 company.{{ FIELD }}Stewart Haskins specializes in defending class actions and other complex commercial litigation, particularly cases involving consumers and data privacy issues. As a partner in our nationally recognized Class Action practice, Stewart has successfully defended leading companies in hundreds of consumer class action suits across the country. He also regularly provides clients with counseling on privacy and consumer-related issues.\n\nStewart has extensive experience in all aspects of class action litigation, whether he is litigating complex jurisdictional issues, developing a winning case strategy or defeating class certification.\nThe removal of a case from state to federal court is the first step toward a successful resolution, and Stewart has litigated a wide variety of jurisdictional issues that arise in class actions. Stewart's primary goal in defending clients faced with class actions is the efficient disposition of the case, often by winning the early dismissal of the named plaintiff's claim. If a putative class action proceeds to the class certification stage, Stewart has substantial experience arguing class certification motions and defeating them in cases ranging from product liability claims to insurance services. And, if the case must be tried, Stewart has served as lead counsel in numerous jury trials of consumer and data privacy cases.\nAlso a member of our Data Security and Privacy practice, which Law360 selected as Privacy Practice Group of the Year 2016, Stewart has represented clients in high-profile class action litigation arising out of some of the largest data breach events in the country.\nFor nearly 20 years, Stewart also has defended a wide variety of class actions under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, including claims arising from faxes, text messages, collection calls and mobile marketing efforts. He has litigated such claims in state and federal courts, and has won significant victories for his clients in numerous TCPA cases.\nIn addition to representing clients in class action litigation, Stewart regularly provides compliance and counseling advice to clients to help them try to avoid litigation under the TCPA, CAN-SPAM and other data privacy and consumer protection statutes. S Stewart Haskins Partner 2016 Privacy Practice Group of the Year  Law360 Class Action Group of the Year  Law360, 2010 and 2012 University of Georgia University of Georgia School of Law Mercer University Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Georgia Georgia Court of Appeals Georgia Superior Court American Bar Association State Bar of Georgia Atlanta Bar Association Represented Home Depot in dozens of putative consumer class actions filed against Home Depot arising out of its widely publicized payment card data breach in late 2014. Successfully defended Home Depot against consumer fraud claims under California law arising out of a charge for an optional damage waiver. Berger v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 741 F.3d 1061 (9th Cir. 2014) (affirming denial of class certification). Won a motion to compel arbitration in a putative nationwide class action filed in California alleging claims under the TCPA. Missaghi v. The Coca-Cola Company, Central District of California (Los Angeles Division), Case No. 2:12-cv-07472-SJO. Won summary judgment for a defendant health insurer in a TCPA class action. Phillip Long Dang, D.C., P.C. v. XLHealth Corp., Case No. 1:09-cv-1076, 2011 WL 553826 (N.D. Ga. Feb. 7, 2011) (fax inviting doctors to a seminar was “informational” and not an “advertisement”). Goldstein v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 609 F.Supp.2d 1340 (N.D. Ga. 2009). Won summary judgment and mooted plaintiff’s pending motion for class certification in a case challenging Home Depot’s collection of permit fees in connection with the installation of water heaters. See Willard v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., No. 5:09-cv-110/RS-MD, 2009 WL 4730644 (N.D. Fla. Dec. 7, 2009). Won a motion to dismiss for NBC Universal in a purported class action that contended the defendant’s promotional game, which aired in connection with the popular game show Deal or No Deal, constituted illegal gambling under Georgia law. The Georgia Supreme Court rejected the plaintiff’s claim and the case was dismissed. See Hardin v. NBC Universal, 283 Ga. 477 (2008). Obtained a landmark order from the Seventh Circuit in a putative class action reversing remand and adopting defendant's argument that injunctive relief should be considered to determine the amount in controversy under CAFA. The Home Depot, Inc. v. Rickher, 2006 WL 1727749, (7th Cir. May 22, 2006). Upon remand, the district court later granted defendant summary judgment and the Seventh Circuit affirmed. Rickher v. Home Depot, Inc., 535 F.3d 661 (7th Cir. 2008). Won an appeal that clarified the defendant's burden in removing cases under CAFA. Frederico v. The Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 507 F.3d 188 (3rd Cir. 2007) (affirming grant of motion to dismiss). In a case of first impression in the Eighth Circuit, won an appeal which rejected the plaintiff's argument for expansion of a CAFA provision permitting interlocutory appeals from remand orders. Saab v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 469 F.3d 758 (8th Cir. 2006). Defeated class certification in a case against an insurance company alleging class action claims involving use of non-OEM parts.Schwendeman v. USAA Insurance Co., 65 P.3d 1 (Wash. 2003) (affirming denial of class certification and clarifying the standard regarding the admissibility of expert opinions in class actions within Washington). 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The representation included a determination of the likely GDPR nexus arising from the specifics of the EMV SRC “Click to Pay” standards. *{{ FIELD }}Represented ILGA Europe on a pro bono basis in the privacy and cybersecurity aspects of the Hub, a resource-sharing tool for LGBTI activists in Europe and Central Asia. *{{ FIELD }}Represented a major insurance group in its integration of EU operations from a cybersecurity and data privacy point of view. *{{ FIELD }}Assisted a regulated institution in the management, follow-up and remediation of a data breach. 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The representation includes the assessment of the role of various group entities and analyzing appropriate data transfer mechanisms to support the exchange of data necessary for staff appraisal. *{{ FIELD }}Developed a structured approach to GDPR compliance for several trade associations in multiple EU countries. *{{ FIELD }}Contributed to the HTNG Working Group on GDPR. The outcome is a White Paper and Self-Assessment Tool adopted in March 2018. The White Paper describes key considerations of GDPR for the hospitality industry. The assessment tool aims to help professionals in the industry to evaluate their company’s ability to comply with the new regulation. 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The representation includes negotiations with the French DPA. *{{ FIELD }}Represented booking platforms in their challenge in front of the Working Party No. 29 of a new standard developed by the travel industry. * {{ FIELD }}Assisted a European actor in infusion therapy and clinical nutrition in dealing with the Belgian aspects of the acquisition of a US-headquartered group active in transfusion technology products for blood collection, separation and processing. *\n*Denotes previous firm experience.{{ FIELD }}Charly has extensive experience advising clients on cybersecurity and privacy matters in complex cross-border contexts, where navigating multiple regulatory and enforcement frameworks—such as NIS, PSD2, and CTR—is critical. Charly provides strategic counsel to organizations facing heightened accountability requirements, including in the AI space, and helps them explore innovative compliance approaches, such as leveraging standards and certification mechanisms across the data lifecycle in both regulated and unregulated industries.\nCharly also represents clients before national and EU supervisory authorities and courts, including the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). He holds a Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certification and has served as an appointed legal expert at the EU Cybersecurity Agency (ENISA). He is a former co-chair of the Brussels KnowledgeNet Chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and served on the IAPP EU Advisory Board. He is also designated on the expert list for the EDPB.\nBeyond his advisory and litigation work, Charly is actively engaged in shaping digital policy. He is a founding member of the research group Data, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Law and Society (DRAILS). He plays a key role in the Digital Economy Committee at AmCham EU, representing the interests of U.S. businesses in Europe. A frequent speaker and author on AI, cybersecurity and privacy law, he lectures at UCLouvain and at the Catholic University of Lille (Paris campus). Partner Client Choice Award, IP \u0026amp; IT, Belgium 2019 Facultés Universitaires Saint-Louis, Candidat en Droit  Université Catholique de Louvain, Licencie en Droit  Solvay Business School  Paris Brussels European Advisory Board Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) ENISA, the European Union Cybersecurity Agency American Chamber in Europe (AmCham), EU chapter W@Privacy Assisted a multinational organization primarily active in B2B to develop its AI governance framework and come up with an AI roadmap to foster the deployment of Responsible AI. * Assisted a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment in assessing the exposure of the EU AI Act on its AI uses across a range of Products. * Developed AI clauses in the context of the procurement of AI systems and the compliance with ethical AI principles and the EU AI Act. * Participated in the First AI Grand Challenge organized by the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) on the EU AI Act in 2023. * Assisted a cryptocurrency player in the cybersecurity and privacy compliance aspects of its global operations and online platforms taking EU GDPR as a benchmark. * Assisted a podcast platform in dealing with information requirements under the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, including drafting the website’s privacy notice and cookies notice. * Worked on the development and setup of an API used to facilitate acceptance by merchants of cryptocurrency as means of payment on their platforms. * From a privacy compliance point of view, the indirect collection of data and complexity of the supply chain made the representation particularly innovative. * Participated in the deployment of a cryptocurrency designed as digital cash on phones by reviewing privacy settings and disclosure language. * Counselled various clients with global operations in assessing the impact of the EU developments around personal data transfers post-Schrems II decision and in implementing supplementary measures for data transfers. A data transfer tool we developed was used for assessing and documenting the steps undertaken to authorize the data transfers to take place on the basis of standard contractual clauses. * Contributed (in a personal capacity) to the INTERLINK consortium, a Horizon 2020 project, aiming at developing a new collaborative governance model between administrations and private partners, including citizens. INTERLINK will provide a set of digital building blocks, called “Interlinkers”, with the view to implement the defined governance model and standardize the basic functionalities needed to enable private actors to cooperate in the delivery of a service. * Assisted a global insurance brokers group of companies in ensuring their readiness for uninterrupted personal data flows at the end of the Brexit transition period, taking into account the upcoming revision of standard contractual clauses and the post-Schrems II situation. * Assisted a client in developing a line of defense and arguments to challenge the request from a non-EEA-based enforcement to access the personal data of some of its EU-based customers, while preserving a good level of cooperation and constructive dialogue. * Counselled an international financial service institution in assessing roles of parties under GDPR and consequent compliance steps (including applicable contractual settings) in relation to the development of an e-wallet API. The representation included a determination of the likely GDPR nexus arising from the specifics of the EMV SRC “Click to Pay” standards. * Represented ILGA Europe on a pro bono basis in the privacy and cybersecurity aspects of the Hub, a resource-sharing tool for LGBTI activists in Europe and Central Asia. * Represented a major insurance group in its integration of EU operations from a cybersecurity and data privacy point of view. * Assisted a regulated institution in the management, follow-up and remediation of a data breach. The representation includes dealing with the cross-border regulatory context. * Counselled a chemical manufacturer in the privacy aspects of the deployment of a whistleblowing hotline solution. * Advised, on a pro bono basis, the Red Cross EU Office, the European Council on Refugees and Exiles, Medair and the International Lesbian, Gay, Trans \u0026amp; Intersex Association in the review of their data mapping, legal basis for processing, privacy notices and privacy policies, and in their vendor remediation exercise. * Represented clients in the cybersecurity and data privacy aspects of due diligence, SPA negotiation and integration. * Counselled a Chinese financial institution in relation to the technical standards, organizational measures and incident reporting under the PSD2 and the interplay with GDPR and national laws implementing the NIS Directive. * Assisted US B2B marketing companies, email service providers, payment services providers and an actor in the entertainment industry in assessing the impact of GDPR on their operations. * Represented a hospitality client in the management of a high-profile data breach of its booking platform. * Counselled an international financial service institution in designing and implementing a cloud-based SaaS monitoring tool aiming to protect the integrity of its systems and networks. * Advised the United Nations regarding international legal issues related to e-evidence and processing of personal data for law enforcement purposes. * Represented an Italian brand of shoes and clothing in its GDPR readiness exercise and in navigating the changes of the CCTV legislation post-GDPR in multiple countries. * Assisted a global company providing payment solutions for an e-commerce app in assessing its role (data controller/data processor) and related requirements under GDPR. * Advised clients in a number of industries, such as financial, marketing and insurance, in the drafting and negotiation of Art. 28 GDPR data processing agreements, representing both controllers and processors. * Represented a leading supplier of automotive parts in dealing with the data privacy aspects of its global HR management and operations. The representation includes the assessment of the role of various group entities and analyzing appropriate data transfer mechanisms to support the exchange of data necessary for staff appraisal. * Developed a structured approach to GDPR compliance for several trade associations in multiple EU countries. * Contributed to the HTNG Working Group on GDPR. The outcome is a White Paper and Self-Assessment Tool adopted in March 2018. The White Paper describes key considerations of GDPR for the hospitality industry. The assessment tool aims to help professionals in the industry to evaluate their company’s ability to comply with the new regulation. Over 50 companies (from hotel brands, to software companies) participated in HTNG’s GDPR for Hospitality Workgroup. * Part of the team who represented Nestlé S.A. in its agreement to acquire privately held Atrium Innovations, a Montreal-based global leader in nutritional health products, from a group of investors for US$2.3 billion. * Represented a US financial group active in the credit card business in its negotiations with a payment network in France. The representation includes negotiations with the French DPA. * Represented booking platforms in their challenge in front of the Working Party No. 29 of a new standard developed by the travel industry. *  Assisted a European actor in infusion therapy and clinical nutrition in dealing with the Belgian aspects of the acquisition of a US-headquartered group active in transfusion technology products for blood collection, separation and processing. *\n*Denotes previous firm experience.","searchable_name":"Charly Helleputte","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":35,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":427563,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":672,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eMark Jensen is Co-Chair of the firm-wide Special Matters and Government Investigations practice group and Managing Partner of King \u0026amp; Spalding\u0026rsquo;s Washington, D.C. office. He specializes in high-profile investigations, white-collar litigation for companies and individuals, regulatory enforcement actions, internal reviews and compliance counseling. 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He specializes in high-profile investigations, white-collar litigation for companies and individuals, regulatory enforcement actions, internal reviews and compliance counseling. Mark’s practice has been nationally acclaimed, and he has been widely recognized for the positive results he obtains for an array of clients in criminal and civil cases, including governmental investigations, prosecutions and False Claims Act civil litigation.  Law360 has described him as “one of the most sought-after corporate defenders in the country” and the Legal 500 as “an extremely accomplished lawyer.”  Clients selected him for the prestigious BTI Client Service All-Stars Award, commending his judgment, “practical approach” and knowing “what to fight for.”  He also has been ranked by The Best Lawyers in America 2025 and named a 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigator in America.\nMark defends leading companies and senior executives in litigation in federal and state courts, as well as in prosecutions and investigations by U.S. Attorneys, multiple divisions of the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, Food and Drug Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Congress.\nMark’s litigation experience includes criminal and civil issues relating to pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, laboratory testing and medical devices; Foreign Corrupt Practices Act matters; tax and accounting-related fraud; environmental and wildlife prosecutions; and federal contracting and procurement fraud.\nIn addition to his current role as Managing Partner, Mark has served in numerous other firm leadership roles.  Elected by his partners to the firm’s managing Policy Committee, he also has served on the firm-wide Lateral Partner Committee and the Performance Management and Compensation Committee.  He also served as Lateral Partner Hiring Lead for the firm-wide Government Matters Practice Group, and previously was the Hiring Partner and Deputy Managing Partner for the D.C. office.\nLegal 500 U.S. recommended Mark for white-collar criminal defense in 2024 and previous years, describing him as “brilliant and creative” with “an excellent track record.”  Benchmark Litigation recognized him as a “Litigation Star” in its 2023 and previous editions.  LMG Life Sciences named Mark a Life Sciences Star for White Collar/Government Investigations in its 2023 and previous editions, including shortlisting him multiple times as one of six lawyers nationwide for Government Investigations Attorney of the Year.\n Partner \"Mark is the best in the business. The combination of experience, education and demeanor is outstanding.\"  2024 Client Feedback to Ranking Guide \"I thank him and his team every day. I can't say anything stronger than that.\"  2024 Client Feedback to Ranking Guide \"few firms that can match the experience or success rate that Mark and the K\u0026amp;S team bring...the first call we make.\" 2024 Client Feedback to Ranking Guide Litigation Star: White Collar and Civil Litigation BENCHMARK LITIGATION (2023 and previous editions) One of six lawyers nationwide shortlisted for Government Investigations Attorney of the Year LMG Life Sciences (2023 \u0026amp; 2022) White-Collar Criminal Defense, Leading Lawyer Legal 500 U.S. (2024 and previous editions) LMG Life Sciences Star: White Collar/Government Investigations  LMG Life Sciences (2023 and previous editions) What Clients Say: “Mark has an ingrained understanding of the practical approach we favor.” “He knows what to fight for.\" BTI Consulting Group (2020) BTI Client Service All-Star  BTI Consulting Group (2020) “Quickly Made a Name for Himself as an Extremely Accomplished Lawyer”...“An Excellent Track Record”...“Creative” Legal 500 U.S. (2011) “One of Five U.S. White-Collar Lawyers to Watch” Law360 (2011) “One of the Most Sought-After Corporate Defenders in the Country” Law360 (2011) Indiana University Indiana University School of Law Harvard University Harvard Law School U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana District of Columbia Law Clerk, Hon. Sarah Evans Barker, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana Represented a variety of life science and health care companies, as well as individual employees, officers, consultants and medical professionals, in criminal and civil litigation by multiple U.S. Attorneys Offices, DOJ, HHS-OIG, qui tam Relators, state attorneys general and national Medicaid fraud control units, regarding alleged “off-label” promotion, unlawful inducements and other sales, marketing, pricing and development activities. Successfully represented a variety of clients in these investigations, including prevailing on motions to dismiss False Claims Act lawsuits in federal district court and resolving successfully the largest U.S. False Claims Act matter involving a medical device and kickback allegations. 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