Natalie is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and an award-winning trial lawyer. She is the go-to lawyer in bet-the-company cases, class actions, and complex litigation matters.
She has been recognized with such prominent awards as “Super Lawyers,” “Women in the Law,” “Top Attorneys,” and “The Best Lawyers in America.” She was the first female recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year Award from the International Bar Association.
After graduating at the top of her class from Duke Law School, Natalie clerked for the District Court Judge Roger Benitez of the Southern District of California. She then spent many years as a litigator at the highest-ranked law firm in the nation before joining Mintz. She is a graduate of the highly selective Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College and has further honed her trial skills as a volunteer Assistant District Attorney. She has taken and defended hundreds of depositions; has argued twice before the Ninth Circuit; and has tried many cases to verdict.
Natalie is also an award-winning book author and an avid writer. She has published numerous articles in the areas of privacy law, consumer litigation, CCPA, CIPA, TCPA, and arbitration. Her works have appeared in Bloomberg, Law 360, and the Daily Journal. She has presented at numerous conferences and events, moderated numerous panels on CCPA, GDPR, and TCPA, and taught a course on Privacy at the USD Cyber Security Executive Program.
A member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals, Natalie assists clients with defending consumer class actions, responding to regulatory inquiries into data security practices, data breach notifications, compliance, and incident management and response. She helps with drafting and implementation of privacy policies and best practices and assessing risks associated with their privacy practices across the globe. She also defends companies in high-stakes litigation matters, insurance coverage disputes, call recording class actions, privacy cases, consumer class actions, breach-of-contract cases, and cases involving alleged violations of California’s unfair competition law, Business and Professions Code §§ 17200 et seq. Fluent in Russian and Ukrainian, Natalie brings international expertise to global companies with U.S. and international presence.
A single mom, Natalie is passionate about the advancement of women. She serves on the firm’s Women’s Initiative subcommittee and has previously served on the Board of the Mother Attorneys Mentorship Association, Couture for a Cause, and Lawyers Club.
Education
- Duke University (JD, cum laude)
- Tulane University (MA)
- University of Southern Mississippi (BA, summa cum laude)
Experience
- Defended major pharmaceutical companies in nationwide consumer fraud class action litigation and in mass tort litigation, including serving as one of lead attorneys in charge of interviewing and retaining experts.
- Obtained a complete trial victory in a high-value multimillion-dollar real estate development litigation.
- Obtained a summary judgment victory in a high-profile lawsuit involving defamation, UCL claims, and First Amendment issues.
- Successfully defended an engine manufacturer in Diesel Engine Products Liability Litigation.
- Represented manufacturers of foods and medicine products in false advertising and California Unfair Competition claims (17200).
- Represented multinational technology corporation in a high-profile data breach matter, advising the company on data-breach notification requirements in various states, analyzing compliance issues, working closely with the government with respect to reporting obligations, and assisting with notification letters.
- Successfully defended a global entertainment company and an award-winning director in a copyright infringement case of an Oscar-winning motion picture. Matter resulted in a dismissal with prejudice at the motion-to-dismiss stage.
- Represented a global athletic apparel manufacturer in multiple state and federal matters, insurance coverage issues, and appellate issues.
- Defended small and medium-sized companies in cases involving do-not-call violations, The Junk Fax Prevention Act (JFPA), and Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
- Assisted employers and employees with issues related to employee privacy issues, trade secrets, workplace monitoring and recording, and securing and return of confidential information.
Recognition & Awards
- Super Lawyers, Top Rated Class Action & Mass Torts Attorney (2017-2019)
- Best Lawyers in America: Litigation - Insurance (2015 – 2020)
- Best Lawyers in America: Women in the Law (2018)
- San Diego Magazine: “Top Lawyers in San Diego” (2014 – 2018)
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent (2013 – 2018)
- San Diego Super Lawyers: Rising Star (2015 – 2016)
- San Diego Metro Magazine: Top Attorneys (2012)
- San Diego Daily Transcript: "Top Attorneys in the Insurance Category" (2010)
- International Bar Association: Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year (2010)
- San Diego Metro Magazine: 40 Under 40 (2009)
- California Bar Association: Jack Berman Award of Achievement (2008)
Involvement
- Publications Advisory Board Member, IAPP (2016 - 2018)
- Co-Chair, San Diego Knowledge Net Chapter, IAPP (2016 - 2018)
- Member, IAPP Women in Privacy (current)
- Past Vice President, Lawyers Club of San Diego (2012 - 2013)
- Member, Board of Directors, Lawyers Club of San Diego (2010 – 2013)
- Member, Board of Directors, Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association (2011 – 2012)
- Mmeber, Couture for a Cause Steering Committee (2008 – 2011)
- Holocaust Reparations Project (2010 – 2012)
Languages
- German
- Russian
- Ukrainian
Recent Insights
Viewpoints
TCPA Class Action Update – January 2019
January 16, 2019|Article
Monthly TCPA Digest – January 2019
January 16, 2019|Article
News & Press
Mintz Levin is pleased to announce that nine attorneys have been named San Diego Super Lawyers for 2018 while two others have been named San Diego Rising Stars. The annual publication identifies lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Events
Mintz Associate Natalie Precott is speaking on a panel at the San Diego KnowledgeNet event on, "The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018: How the CCPA Will Impact Companies and Consumers".
Viewpoints
SB 561 Aims to Make CCPA More Consumer-Friendly by Expanding a Private Right of Action and Removing the Right to Cure
March 4, 2019 | Blog | By Cynthia Larose, Natalie Prescott
Last week, California State Senator Jackson and state Attorney General Becerra introduced a new bill, Senate Bill 561. If passed, it will greatly expand the consumers’ right to bring private lawsuits for violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). SB 561 will: (1) provide for a private right of action for all CCPA violations—not just those stemming from a data breach; (2) eliminate the 30-day safe-harbor provision that currently allows companies to cure the violation and thereby avoid a private right of action; and (3) prevent companies from seeking specific opinions from the Attorney General and instead allow the AG’s office to provide “general guidance” via publications.
TCPA Class Action Update – January 2019
January 16, 2019 | Article | By Joshua Briones, Natalie Prescott
The Carrier with Better Record-Keeping Practices than the Insured Wins a Significant TCPA Insurance Coverage Dispute | Last week, the Eighth Circuit held that an insurance company was entitled to the presumption that its insured received notice of the TCPA policy exclusion. As a result, there was no coverage available in a TCPA lawsuit against the insured. The facts were on the carrier’s side mainly because it maintained better record-keeping practices than the policyholder.
Monthly TCPA Digest – January 2019
January 16, 2019 | Article | By Joshua Briones, Russell Fox, Alexander Hecht, Radhika Bhat, Anne-Marie Dao, Elana R. Safner, Crystal Lopez, Esteban Morales, Nicole Ozeran, Natalie Prescott
This TCPA Digest covers an FCC petition on how the TCPA defines telemarketing and dual purpose and an Eighth Circuit holding for an insurance carrier based on record-keeping.
Monthly TCPA Digest – December 2018
December 17, 2018 | Article | By Joshua Briones, Russell Fox, Alexander Hecht, Radhika Bhat, Anne-Marie Dao, Elana R. Safner, Crystal Lopez, Esteban Morales, Nicole Ozeran, Natalie Prescott
This TCPA Digest examines recently introduced Congressional bills focused on combatting robocalls and the FCC’s order to establish a single reassigned numbers database.
Monthly TCPA Digest – November 2018
November 19, 2018 | Article | By Joshua Briones, Russell Fox, Alexander Hecht, Radhika Bhat, Anne-Marie Dao, Crystal Lopez, Esteban Morales, Nicole Ozeran, Natalie Prescott, Elana R. Safner
This TCPA Digest covers the Supreme Court’s decision to hear the PDR Network, LLC v. Carlton & Harris Chiropractic case and provides news from the FCC, including a notice to voice providers that action will be taken if the industry-led call authentication system doesn’t materialize soon.
TCPA & Consumer Calling Digest – October 2018
October 22, 2018 | Article | By Joshua Briones, Russell Fox, Alexander Hecht, Radhika Bhat, Anne-Marie Dao, Crystal Lopez, Esteban Morales, Nicole Ozeran, Natalie Prescott, Elana R. Safner
Read about recent TCPA cases and FCC comment periods on automatic telephone dialing systems, call blocking technologies, and a proposed emergency use exemption to the TCPA.
TCPA & Consumer Calling Digest – September 2018
September 20, 2018 | Article | By Joshua Briones, Russell Fox, Alexander Hecht, Radhika Bhat, Anne-Marie Dao, Crystal Lopez, Esteban Morales, Nicole Ozeran, Natalie Prescott, Elana R. Safner
In this issue, we look at industry comments on the FCC’s report on robocalling and efforts to urge the agency to reconsider its reassigned numbers database proposal. In addition, we examine a recent circuit split on what constitutes an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS) in the Third and Ninth Circuits and what that means for TCPA defendants. The split follows the D.C. Circuit’s May 2018 decision in ACA International v. Federal Communications Commission, which set aside the FCC’s “unreasonably expansive interpretation” of what constitutes an automatic telephone dialing system.
TCPA & Consumer Calling Digest - August 2018
August 13, 2018 | Article | By Joshua Briones, Russell Fox, Alexander Hecht, Radhika Bhat, Anne-Marie Dao, Crystal Lopez, Esteban Morales, Nicole Ozeran, Natalie Prescott, Elana R. Safner
This issue provides insurance information for companies facing TCPA lawsuits and identifies the types of policies and provisions that may offer coverage. You will also find an update on the status of the proposed reassigned numbers database as well as information about a new FCC Public Notice, released August 10. Comments on the Public Notice are expected to lay the groundwork for the FCC’s next major action on call blocking and methods to eliminate illegal robocalls.
TCPA & Consumer Calling Digest - July 2018
July 18, 2018 | Article | By Joshua Briones, Russell Fox, Alexander Hecht, Radhika Bhat, Anne-Marie Dao, Crystal Lopez, Esteban Morales, Nicole Ozeran, Natalie Prescott, Elana Safner
This issue includes an update on activity at the FCC, specifically the agency’s progress in evaluating comments received in several ongoing TCPA proceedings. In addition, in our Class Action Update, we look at the current understanding of what constitutes an ATDS and why, in the wake of ACA International, it may be more difficult for plaintiffs to demonstrate that the companies they are suing used ATDS devices.
TCPA & Consumer Calling Digest - June 2018
June 11, 2018 | Article | By Joshua Briones, Alexander Hecht, Russell Fox, Radhika Bhat, Anne-Marie Dao, Crystal Lopez, Esteban Morales, Nicole Ozeran, Natalie Prescott, Elana R. Safner
In this issue, we look at recent TCPA-related activity at the FCC, including the agency’s reevaulation of some TCPA rulings as well as a notable fine levied against a robocaller for malicious spoofing. In addition, in our Class Action & Litigation Update, we look at recent district court rulings offering different interpretations of what constitutes an ATDS, and consider where this split between the circuits leaves TCPA defendants.
News & Press
Mintz Levin is pleased to announce that nine attorneys have been named San Diego Super Lawyers for 2018 while two others have been named San Diego Rising Stars. The annual publication identifies lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Call Recording Class Actions: Why Your Business Should Care
December 11, 2017 | Bloomberg Law
Natalie Prescott, a litigation Associate in the Mintz San Diego office, authored an article in the Bloomberg Law Privacy and Security Report on the uptick in class action suits against companies that record consumer calls, and how those companies can protect themselves against future litigation.
Book Review: Privacy in the Workplace
September 26, 2017 | https://iapp.org/news/a/book-review-privacy-in-the-workplace/ IAPP, The Privacy Advisor
Mintz attorney Natalie Prescott, who is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), an article for IAPP’s The Privacy Advisor reviewing the book, Privacy in the Workplace.
Mitch Danzig, a Member of the Mintz San Diego office, and Natalie Prescott, an Associate in the same office, were featured in an AmLaw Litigation Daily article covering the sanctions granted to CrossFit in its legal proceedings responding to alleged injury claims.
The Drone Slayer and Private Property
June 2, 2017
Mintz's Joshua Briones, Esteban Morales, and Natalie Prescott authored an article in The Daily Journal covering a Kentucky federal court dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a drone pilot against the “Drone Slayer.”
Mintz Secures Another Significant Win for Crossfit Inc. in False Advertising & Unfair Competition Case
June 01, 2017
Mintz achieved another victory for client CrossFit, Inc. in an ongoing dispute against the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). In this latest victory, the Court imposed harsh evidentiary, issue, and monetary sanctions against the NSCA.
An Update On Drone Privacy Concerns
October 5, 2016
Joshua Briones, a Managing Member in Mintz’s Los Angeles office; Esteban Morales, an Associate in that office; and Natalie Prescott, an Associate in Mintz’s San Diego office, authored this Law360 article discussing the new legal challenges presented by drones.
Mintz Helps Client CrossFit, Inc. Achieve Important Victory in False Advertising and Unfair Competition Case
September 23, 2016
Mintz is pleased to announce a significant victory on behalf of its client CrossFit, Inc. against the National Strength & Conditioning Association. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California issued rulings on both parties’ motions for summary judgment.
Ex-NFL Linebacker Files Suit Over 'Lights Out' Pajamas
April 12, 2016
This Law360 article discusses a former NFL player Shawne Merriman's trademark lawsuit against Vermont Teddy Bear Co. Inc. for using his "Lights Out" nickname on their products without his permission. Mintz Member Andrew Skale and Associate Natalie Prescott are mentioned as counsel for Merriman.
Events
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18
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CCPA
Litigation Avoidance for Companies in 2020 and Beyond
Mintz 3580 Carmel Mountain Rd #300 San Diego, CA 92130
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26
2018
San Diego KnowledgeNet
The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018: How the CCPA Will Impact Companies and Consumers
Mintz Levin - 3580 Carmel Mountain Road, 3rd Floor, Suite 300
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Oct
23
2017
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15
2017
University of San Diego Cyber Security Executive Program
San Diego, CA
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10
2017
Guide to Consumer Communications and Compliance: TCPA, FDCPA, CAN-SPAM, and CIPA
IAPP KnowledgeNet CLE
SDG&E Energy Innovation Center 4760 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA
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