
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, biometrics, and arbitration. She is frequently quoted in the media regarding cutting-edge legal developments in the area of CCPA and privacy laws. Her works have appeared in Bloomberg, Law 360, The Recorder, and The Daily Journal. She has moderated numerous panels; presented at conferences and events on CCPA, GDPR, BIPA, 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
- San Diego Business Journal: Next Top 40 Business Leaders Under 40 Finalist (2020)
- Top Lawyers in San Diego: Class Actions Defense (2018, 2019, 2020)
- Best Lawyers in America: Litigation - Insurance (2015 – 2020)
- Top Lawyers in Southern California (Los Angeles Times) (2020)
- Super Lawyers, Top Rated Class Action & Mass Torts Attorney (2017, 2018)
- Women in the Law (Best Lawyers) (2016, 2017, 2018)
- San Diego Magazine: "Top Lawyers in San Diego" (2014 - 2020)
- AV Preeminent Rating (Martindale-Hubbell) (2013-2020)
- San Diego Super Lawyers: Rising Star (2015, 2016)
- Best Lawyers In San Diego (Wall Street Journal) (2016 )
- Top Attorneys (San Diego Metro Magazine) (2012)
- Top Attorneys-Insurance (San Diego Diego Transcript) (2010)
- Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year (International Bar Association) (2010)
- 40 Under 40 (San Diego Metro Magazine) (2009)
- Jack Berman Award of Achievement (California Bar Association) (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)
- Member, Couture for a Cause Steering Committee (2008 – 2011)
- Holocaust Reparations Project (2010 – 2012)
Languages
- German
- Russian
- Ukrainian
Viewpoints
CCPA: When “Final” Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means (with apologies to The Princess Bride)
October 14, 2020 | Blog | By Cynthia Larose, Natalie Prescott
Kick the CCPA Compliance Program Back Into Gear
September 8, 2020 | Blog | By Cynthia Larose, Natalie Prescott
Proposed Mega Child Privacy Class Action Settlements May Impact Many App Providers
September 1, 2020 | Blog | By Natalie Prescott
Temperature Checks May Add Privacy Notice Obligations for California Businesses
June 17, 2020 | Blog | By Natalie Prescott, Jennifer Rubin, Cynthia Larose
A New CCPA Data Breach Lawsuit Is “Minted”
June 17, 2020 | Blog | By Natalie Prescott, Cynthia Larose
Video Blog Series: Is Your Company Using Bots? All You Need to Know about the B.O.T. Act in 1 Minute
June 8, 2020 | Blog | By Natalie Prescott
Video Blog Series: Is Your Company Using or Selling Biometric Technology? BIPA Explained in 2 Minutes
June 5, 2020 | Blog | By Natalie Prescott
Video Blog Series: Are You Interviewing Job Candidates Remotely Right Now? Then You Need to Know about this New Law
June 4, 2020 | Blog | By Natalie Prescott
Video Blog Series: Helping Corporate Leaders Understand and Explain the CCPA in 3 Minutes
June 3, 2020 | Blog | By Natalie Prescott
Video Blog Series: These Four Key Privacy Laws Have Major Implications for Companies in 2020
June 2, 2020 | Blog | By Natalie Prescott
News & Press
Consent is Key to Avoiding Child Privacy Class Actions
June 15, 2020
Assessing Existing Privacy Policies and Practices
May 21, 2020
Legal Implications of Using AI, Biometrics, or Bots in the Workplace
December 3, 2019
The Anatomy of Biometric Laws: What U.S. Companies Need To Know in 2020
November 18, 2019
Call Recording Class Actions: Why Your Business Should Care
December 11, 2017
Book Review: Privacy in the Workplace
September 26, 2017
The Drone Slayer and Private Property
June 2, 2017
Mintz Secures Another Significant Win for Crossfit Inc. in False Advertising & Unfair Competition Case
June 01, 2017
An Update On Drone Privacy Concerns
October 5, 2016
Mintz Helps Client CrossFit, Inc. Achieve Important Victory in False Advertising and Unfair Competition Case
September 23, 2016
Ex-NFL Linebacker Files Suit Over 'Lights Out' Pajamas
April 12, 2016
Events
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