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Reuters
4 days ago
- Reuters
US law firm Kelley Drye hit with class action after data breach
Aug 13 (Reuters) - U.S. law firm Kelley Drye & Warren is facing a new lawsuit over a data breach that allegedly exposed personal information of thousands of its current and former clients, employees and others. The proposed class action, opens new tab filed on Tuesday in New York state court said Kelley Drye suffered a cyber attack in March that exposed names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers which the firm possessed. The lawsuit was filed by a former employee of one of the firm's clients, who was not identified. The plaintiff, Ratna Kanhai, said she received a notice in July of the data breach. Firm leaders at Kelley Drye did not immediately respond to a request for comment, nor did attorneys for Kanhai. Kelley Drye, with about 300 lawyers, is the latest law firm to face class action claims over an alleged breach as cyberattacks have plagued the legal industry. Last year, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe agreed to pay $8 million to settle a lawsuit over a breach that allegedly compromised the personal data of more than 600,000 people. Florida-based Gunster in November said it would pay $8.5 million to resolve a proposed class action over a 2022 data breach. Kanhai alleged that in the aftermath of the Kelley Drye breach, she "experienced a dramatic increase in scam and phishing texts and calls." The lawsuit said Kelley Drye has stated that it recovered data stolen in the breach and that the firm has a "high degree of confidence that the data will never be posted, disclosed, or used." Kanhai said Kelley Drye's data breach notice was "intentionally misleading, and intentionally downplays the severity of the Data Breach and the threat it poses to thousands of individuals." The lawsuit seeks class action status for thousands of individuals and unspecified monetary damages. The case is Ratna Kanhai v. Kelley Drye & Warren, New York County Supreme Court, unassigned. For plaintiff: Linda Joseph of Schroder, Joseph & Associates; and Raina Borrelli of Strauss Borrelli For defendant: No appearance yet Read more: Law firm Thompson Coburn and healthcare client hit with data breach lawsuit Another US law firm reaches data breach settlement as cyber risks mount Law firm Kirkland sued in class action over MOVEit data breach Law firm Orrick agrees to $8 mln settlement over breach of client data
Associated Press
12-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Former California Privacy Enforcement Attorney Céline Guillou Joins Kelley Drye
New York, NY, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP announced today that Céline Guillou, most recently a senior attorney in the California Privacy Protection Agency's (CPPA) Enforcement Division, has joined the firm's Los Angeles office as a special counsel, further enhancing Kelley Drye's nationally recognized Privacy and Information Security and State Attorneys General practices. Céline has considerable experience advising clients on issues related to data security, consumer protection matters, and compliance with state privacy laws. 'We are delighted to welcome Céline to Kelley Drye,' said partner and chair of Kelley Drye's Privacy and Information Security practice, Alysa Hutnik. 'Her understanding of the regulatory landscape, particularly in California, and her work with state attorneys general offices throughout the country, will be a tremendous asset to our clients navigating evolving compliance and enforcement challenges.' Céline brings a blend of experiences in both government enforcement and as in-house counsel. She was the first attorney of hire at the CPPA's Enforcement Division, where she reviewed consumer complaints and audited legal and technical aspects of business' compliance with the CCPA. She served as the lead attorney on multiple matters and collaborated closely with the Enforcement Division's technologists who provide support and expertise in connection with its investigations and litigation. In her role, she also collaborated on privacy matters with other regulators, including state AG offices, and brings strategic insight into nationwide enforcement trends and priorities. Prior to serving at the CPPA, Céline was senior privacy counsel at Instacart, where she executed and implemented strategies, policies, and processes to proactively maintain compliance with global privacy laws and identified opportunities for bolstering Instacart's privacy program. 'I'm thrilled to be joining Kelley Drye at such a pivotal time for privacy law in California and nationwide,' said Céline. 'What drew me to the firm was not only its strong presence in the regulatory space, but also the depth and caliber of its attorneys, who are known for delivering smart, business-oriented solutions. I look forward to working with this talented team and helping our clients proactively address their most pressing privacy and compliance needs.' Céline's arrival follows several recent additions and promotions in California, including the addition of Partner Kristine Pirnia and Special Counsel Catherine Cayce to the San Diego office in January, the promotion of California-based Litigation attorney Rebecca Durrant to partner in July 2024, and the addition of Labor and Employment Special Counsel Judy Juang to the Los Angeles office in April 2024. Céline received her J.D. from Columbia Law School and her M.L. from the University of Paris School of Law. Céline is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E). Laurena Liu Kelley Drye & Warren LLP 202-342-8545 [email protected]
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former California Privacy Enforcement Attorney Céline Guillou Joins Kelley Drye
Recent hire strengthens the firm's privacy law and state attorneys general practice capabilities and expands its California presence. New York, NY, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP announced today that Céline Guillou, most recently a senior attorney in the California Privacy Protection Agency's (CPPA) Enforcement Division, has joined the firm's Los Angeles office as a special counsel, further enhancing Kelley Drye's nationally recognized Privacy and Information Security and State Attorneys General practices. Céline has considerable experience advising clients on issues related to data security, consumer protection matters, and compliance with state privacy laws. 'We are delighted to welcome Céline to Kelley Drye,' said partner and chair of Kelley Drye's Privacy and Information Security practice, Alysa Hutnik. 'Her understanding of the regulatory landscape, particularly in California, and her work with state attorneys general offices throughout the country, will be a tremendous asset to our clients navigating evolving compliance and enforcement challenges.' Céline brings a blend of experiences in both government enforcement and as in-house counsel. She was the first attorney of hire at the CPPA's Enforcement Division, where she reviewed consumer complaints and audited legal and technical aspects of business' compliance with the CCPA. She served as the lead attorney on multiple matters and collaborated closely with the Enforcement Division's technologists who provide support and expertise in connection with its investigations and litigation. In her role, she also collaborated on privacy matters with other regulators, including state AG offices, and brings strategic insight into nationwide enforcement trends and priorities. Prior to serving at the CPPA, Céline was senior privacy counsel at Instacart, where she executed and implemented strategies, policies, and processes to proactively maintain compliance with global privacy laws and identified opportunities for bolstering Instacart's privacy program. 'I'm thrilled to be joining Kelley Drye at such a pivotal time for privacy law in California and nationwide,' said Céline. 'What drew me to the firm was not only its strong presence in the regulatory space, but also the depth and caliber of its attorneys, who are known for delivering smart, business-oriented solutions. I look forward to working with this talented team and helping our clients proactively address their most pressing privacy and compliance needs.' Céline's arrival follows several recent additions and promotions in California, including the addition of Partner Kristine Pirnia and Special Counsel Catherine Cayce to the San Diego office in January, the promotion of California-based Litigation attorney Rebecca Durrant to partner in July 2024, and the addition of Labor and Employment Special Counsel Judy Juang to the Los Angeles office in April 2024. Céline received her J.D. from Columbia Law School and her M.L. from the University of Paris School of Law. Céline is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E). CONTACT: Laurena Liu Kelley Drye & Warren LLP 202-342-8545 lliu@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
