David A. Zetoony

David Zetoony, Co-Chair of the firm's U.S. Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice, focuses on helping businesses navigate data privacy and cyber security laws from a practical standpoint. David has helped hundreds of companies establish and maintain ongoing privacy and security programs, and has defended corporate privacy and security practices in investigations initiated by the Federal Trade Commission, and other data privacy and security regulatory agencies around the world, as well as in class action litigation.

David receives regular recognitions from clients and peers for his knowledge and experience in the fields of data privacy and security. The National Law Journal named him a “Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Trailblazer,” JD Supra recognized him four times as one of the most widely read names when it comes to data privacy, cyber security, or the collection and use of data, and Lexology identified him fourteen times as the top “legal influencer” in the area of technology, media, and telecommunications in the United States, the European Union, and in the context of cross-border transfers of information. He is the author of the American Bar Association's primary publication on the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the American Bar Association's Desk Reference Companion to the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Concentrations

•Building and maintaining global data privacy programs
•Providing strategy and advice concerning the cross-border transfer of information
•Providing strategy and advice regarding the privacy implications of using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
•Advising on regulatory investigations concerning privacy and security practices

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Chambers Global Guide, 2024-2026
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2023-2025
•Selected, Lawdragon, '500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers,' 2025-2026
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Advertising Law, 2023-2026
•Listed, 5280 The Denver Magazine, 'Top Lawyers,' 2024-2026
•Intellectual Property: Litigation, 2026
•Communications/Technology, 2024-2025
•Listed, Thomson Reuters, “Stand-Out Lawyers,” 2023-2026
•Named, Client Service All Stars, BTI Client Service All-Stars Report, 2020 and 2024
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Media, technology and telecoms Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection), 2024-2025
•Selected, National Law Review, “Go-To Thought Leader: Privacy Law,” 2021
•Selected, JD Supra, “Top Authors,” 2020, 2019, 2018
•Selected, a Lexology “Top Legal Influencer”
•TMT - Cross-Border, 2018-2019, 2021, 2022
•TMT - US, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
•TMT - Europe, 2018, 2019, 2023
•Selected, The National Law Journal, “Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Trailblazer,” 2016
•Recipient, Catholic Charities, Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award, 2011