- Defending various companies in class actions alleging data breaches and violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
- Counsel to a major health care corporation in class actions in multiple jurisdictions alleging invasion of privacy based on the use of website analytic tools.
- Counsel to a service provider in class actions arising from a cyberattack alleged to have compromised personal and health information.
- Assisting companies defend against putative class actions and individual claims alleging violations of the California Invasion of Privacy Act, including under wiretapping, pen register, and trap and trace theories.
- Representing and advising companies in connection with claims alleging violations of California’s Yelp Law, autorenewal law, drivers’ license scanning law, and automated license plate reader law.
- Representing numerous food, beverage, supplement, retailers, and consumer goods companies in class actions alleging violations of California’s and other states’ consumer laws.
- Defending insurance companies against various contract and Unfair Competition Law claims in multiple class actions.
- Obtained summary judgment, dismissal, and decertification orders in numerous false advertising class actions in California state and federal courts.
- Defeated certification of a nationwide class and all but two individual state classes in a class action pending against a food manufacturer, and won summary judgment on preemption grounds.
- Defended an arbitration on behalf of a leading beverage manufacturer. Defeated supplier claims demanding over $30 million in damages and secured a $2 million arbitral award from AAA in favor of her client.
- Second-chaired a trial in a complex real estate dispute on behalf of a plaintiff that led to securing complete relief in a settlement reached immediately after the close of the plaintiff’s case in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Partner,
- Phone: +1 213 576 2519
- Email: rachel.lowe@alston.com
Clients rely on Rachel’s experience and impressive track record to defend them in complex commercial litigation and class actions. She helps companies focus on their business needs by quickly ending disputes through securing summary judgment, the dismissal of claims, and the defeat of class certification.
Rachel Lowe is a litigator with a robust portfolio representing clients spanning various industries, including food and beverage, retail, insurance, and technology. Rachel has established herself as a formidable advocate in class actions and other complex commercial disputes.
Rachel is a member of Alston & Bird’s Chambers-rated Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team and is at the forefront of defending companies facing California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) claims and other privacy-related challenges. She has a deep understanding of privacy laws and regulations that enables her to provide strategic counsel and defense to clients navigating the complexities of data protection. She is also a member of the Chambers-rated Food, Beverage & Agribusiness Team and works collaboratively with regulatory counsel to advise industry-leading food producers, distributors, and retailers facing litigation and investigations.
In 2021, Rachel was recognized as one of the “Most Influential Women Lawyers" in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal. She was also honored by JD Supra with a 2021 “Readers’ Choice Award” for her insights and commentary on legal issues. Rachel was named a “Rising Star” by Southern California Super Lawyers magazine from 2013–2016.
Bar Admissions
- California
Education
- University of Southern California (J.D., 2006)
- University of Arizona (B.A., 2001)
Memberships
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Constitutional Rights Foundation, board of directors
VIDEO | JUNE 24, 2021
Rachel Lowe | Olean Wholesale Grocery Cooperative Inc., et al. v. Bumble Bee Foods LLC, et al.
Litigation & Trial Practice partner, Rachel Lowe, discusses how the Ninth Circuit’s opinion vacating and remanding the district court’s opinion in Olean Wholesale Grocery Cooperative Inc., et al. v. Bumble Bee Foods LLC, et al. will impact the courts in future class actions.