Ballard Spahr has welcomed Hilary Lane as a partner in their business and transactions department and their privacy and data security and media and entertainment law groups, with Lane now residing in the firm’s New York office. According to the firm’s announcement on Thursday, Lane provides counsel on privacy and data security requirements, including state consumer privacy laws. She also offers guidance on cybersecurity incident preparedness and response, and advises on privacy and security issues in commercial transactions.
In addition to her advisory roles, Lane is known for her work in mitigating litigation risk associated with website tracking technologies. She has successfully defended data privacy class actions and mass arbitrations, demonstrating her expertise in handling complex privacy issues. More details about Lane’s new role at Ballard Spahr can be found here.