Mintz has been selected to BTI Consulting (BTI)’s 2020 “CyberSavvy 16 Law Firms” list, which identified the top firms for cybersecurity and data privacy law, based on extensive feedback from clients.

Featured in BTI’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy 2020 report, the CyberSavvy 16 list was compiled through independent research including more than 250 in-depth interviews with top decision makers including Chief Compliance Officers, Chief Privacy Officers, Chief Privacy Counsel, and General Counsel, across a variety of industries.

Clients said the firms on the CyberSavvy 16 list “know how to use the regulations, find the right government individuals at the right time, and can anticipate what is coming next,” according to the report. In addition, these firms "can simplify even the most complex legal matters and are unwavering in their dedication to clients.”

“We are pleased to be included in BTI’s CyberSavvy 16 list and to receive such positive feedback from our clients in a fast growing and rapidly evolving area of law,” said Cynthia Larose, Member and Chair of Mintz’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice. “As global concerns surge, and with an increasing number of employers managing a newly-remote workforce to prevent further spread of COVID-19, it’s particularly critical for individuals to be cautious in their personal and professional cyber activities,” she added.

For more than 25 years, Mintz’s leading Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice has helped clients navigate the complexities of data security requirements and follow legislative and policy changes impacting obligations to protect systems and data. The firm’s practitioners have experience leading penetration tests, conducting forensic investigations of security incidents, advising on legislative and policy activities related to cybersecurity, and designing and implementing network security solutions for Fortune 500 companies. In addition, Mintz boasts one of the few legal teams with members that possess Privacy Professional certifications, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certifications.