PRACTICE

Cyber, Privacy & Technology

Overview

As part of a full-service national law firm, PierFerd’s Cyber, Privacy & Technology Practice Group delivers sophisticated counsel to organizations navigating the complex landscape of cybersecurity, data privacy, and technology law. Whether responding to high-stakes cyber incidents, mitigating liability, or proactively strengthening security and compliance frameworks, we provide tailored legal solutions that safeguard businesses in both "wartime" crises and "peacetime" preparedness.

  • Trial-Tested Litigation Prowess

    Our Litigation team excels in discerning the critical aspects of a case and collaborates closely with our clients to ensure that litigation is managed in a manner that advances their ultimate objectives. We work diligently to resolve immediate issues and help our clients avoid similar challenges in the future, while striving to provide value-add to our clients in an effective representation.

  • Bench Strength and Industry Experienced

    PierFerd Litigation partners provide clients across various industries globally with comprehensive commercial litigation and dispute resolution services. From coast to coast, in state and federal courts, our experience spans from appellate to high-stakes commercial and corporate fraud litigation, to IP and insurance related disputes, with the ability to scale up for our clients as and when necessary.

  • Client-Focused Approach to Disputes

    We view our seasoned litigators as an extension of our clients’ in-house legal teams, working collaboratively to achieve optimal outcomes through strategic partnership, early intervention, and a comprehensive approach to dispute resolution.

  • Team-Orientated, Comprehensive Strategies

    We seamlessly collaborate with other practice groups to leverage and bring to bear the appropriate industry experience wherever necessary, ensuring litigation strategies are comprehensively addressed, including matters related to banking and financial services, cyber-risk, healthcare, insurance, intellectual property, employment and labor, and real estate, among others.

Capabilities

Wartime: Cyber Incident Response & Defense

  • Incident Response – Advising organizations through cybersecurity breaches and data privacy events.

    • Our team will triage a security incident, assessing risks, identifying regulatory obligations, and ensuring compliance with breach notification laws—all while preserving privilege to protect sensitive communications.

    • We leverage our deep relationships within the cyber insurance industry and coordinate the full spectrum of response resources. We facilitate access to forensic investigators, network restoration experts, data mining specialists, and public relations professionals, ensuring that clients have the right experts in place without delay. At the same time, we work closely with insurers to streamline claims handling and consider coverage sensitivities under cyber policies.

    • Throughout the process, we act as a central point of coordination, guiding clients through complex decisions while mitigating regulatory exposure and potential litigation risks. Our goal is not just to resolve the immediate crisis but to do so with minimal impact on day-to-day operations. With deep industry connections and extensive experience in cyber incident management, we help clients navigate threats efficiently—protecting both their business and reputation.

  • Liability Defense – Representing clients defending third party claims related to technology errors and omissions (Tech E&O), privacy class actions, wire fraud, and media liability.

  • Regulatory Advocacy – Defending organizations in regulatory investigations and compliance enforcement actions.

Peacetime: Risk Management & Compliance

  • Information Security – Advising on best practices to protect sensitive data, systems, and corporate assets from unauthorized access or loss.

  • Data Privacy – Ensuring compliance with evolving data protection laws and regulations governing data collection, storage, and usage.

  • Technology Counseling – Providing legal guidance tailored to the unique challenges faced by technology companies, including IP, licensing, and regulatory compliance.

Deep Industry Integration: Cyber Insurance & the Tripartite Dynamic

Our practice group is well networked within the cyber insurance industry, bringing a nuanced understanding of the critical tripartite relationship between policyholders, cyber insurers, and legal counsel. We regularly collaborate with insurers and insureds to navigate sensitive issues, manage claims efficiently, and ensure that legal strategies align with both business and insurance objectives. This deep industry network enables us to provide seamless, informed representation that bridges legal, business, and insurance considerations.

With deep industry expertise and a proactive, business-focused approach, our team helps clients stay ahead of emerging threats while enabling innovation and operational resilience.