Donald Houser

• Defeated class certification in a high-profile consumer privacy case arising out of the alleged use of computer spyware.
• Represented a national telecommunications provider in litigation based on website’s use of session replay services in a case that was resolved favorably for the defendant provider.
• Counsel to a Fortune 50 company defending against multiple class action lawsuits filed following a major data breach.
• Represented a major university health care system in class action litigation arising from an alleged patient information breach.
• Represented a national telecommunications provider in class action litigation and government investigations relating to the collection and use of customer information.
• Counsel to a Fortune 100 electronics manufacturer for claims as a result of a worldwide price-fixing cartel in the largest antitrust class action in U.S. history.
• Counsel to a global technology company prosecuting an antitrust lawsuit in the Northern District of California.
• Counsel to a Fortune 50 package delivery company on a variety of litigation matters.
• Counseling clients on antitrust issues relating to pricing and distribution.

Donald Houser is one of the leaders of the Privacy and Cybersecurity Litigation Team. As the prevalence of privacy and cybersecurity class actions continues to grow, Donald is at the forefront, routinely defending clients in some of the biggest and most complex privacy and data breach cases in the country. His experience spans all aspects of privacy and data breach litigation, including developing global defense strategies, defending motions for class certification, and negotiating extremely favorable resolutions.

In addition, Donald has significant experience defending clients in high-stakes litigation, both consumer and business-to-business. He represents some of the world’s largest companies including health care organizations, financial service institutions, and consumer products companies. Donald currently serves on the firm’s Hiring Committee.

Before joining Alston & Bird, Donald served as a law clerk to the Hon. Orinda D. Evans, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

Bar Admissions

• Georgia

Education

• Washington and Lee University (J.D., 2007)
• University of Virginia (B.A., 2003)