- Counsel to numerous companies, in a variety of industries, in Federal Trade Commission, New York Department of Financial Services, and state attorneys general enforcement proceedings relating to data security and consumer protection issues.
- Represented a national medical group in multidistrict litigation arising from an alleged patient information breach, securing a very favorable resolution after fact and expert discovery and class certification, summary judgment, and Daubert briefing.
- Representing a temperature-controlled logistics company in multiple putative class actions arising out of cybersecurity incidents allegedly involving personally identifiable information of the company’s employees.
- Counsel to companies in the consumer products, hospitality, and health care industries defending against putative nationwide class action lawsuits following data breaches.
- Obtained dismissal of a putative nationwide class action against a hotel chain arising out of a data breach, which was affirmed by the Ninth Circuit.
Senior Associate,
- Phone: +1 404 881 7831
- Email: ashley.miller@alston.com
Ashley’s experience in the federal and state court systems, gives her insight into the particular difficulties clients face in the wake of a cyber or privacy incident. She uses this experience and her expertise in cybersecurity-related issues, to guide clients through complex engagements with civil litigants and state and federal regulatory bodies.