Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Dominique R. Shelton has joined the firm’s Privacy & Data Security practice as a partner in the Los Angeles office. Dominique will also co-chair a new group at Perkins Coie focused on the complex issues that arise at the intersection AdTech and privacy.
Dominique has more than 25 years of experience which includes defending, counseling and representing companies on privacy, global data security compliance, data breaches and investigations. This includes defending companies under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, attorney general offices and other regulatory and government authorities. Dominique advises companies on best practices in privacy, cybersecurity, data, mobile, cloud storage, Internet of Things, cyber preparedness and other areas of regulatory compliance. Her clients range from startups to FORTUNE 500 corporations and span various industries, including digital advertising, entertainment, healthcare and telecommunications.
“Dominique is an extraordinary attorney, with the rare ability to combine deep expertise in privacy and data security with business acumen to deliver insightful, pragmatic advice to clients,” said Todd Hinnen, Co-Chair of Perkins Coie’s Privacy & Security group. “Her reputation as an exceptional attorney is matched by her reputation as a colleague and mentor. Adding a partner of her caliber and profile adds breadth, depth and excellence to one of the nation’s strongest privacy practices. We are delighted to welcome her to the firm.”
Dominique has led a number of cyber-preparedness programs and data breach investigations for domestic and international financial institutions, retailers and media companies. After reviewing more than 100 privacy and cybersecurity enforcement actions taken by the Federal Trade Commission, she developed a comprehensive legal assessment for cloud storage, mobile data, cybersecurity and privacy best practices. Dominique’s background includes advising on European, Asian and South American privacy and security compliance projects for U.S.-based and overseas companies. In addition, she counsels on strategies for related legal compliance and vendor management in cross-border transfers.
“Dominique is a natural leader and is held in the highest regard in the national privacy bar and she is well-known for her privacy counsel and client successes across many industries,” said Katie O’Sullivan, Chair of Perkins Coie’s Litigation practice. “Dominique’s addition strengthens our already deep Privacy & Security bench — and given her excellent reputation, we believe she will be a great help to clients nationally and in Los Angeles as they navigate data compliance issues.”
Dominique received her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and her B.A. from Brown University. Before joining Perkins Coie, she was a partner in Alston & Bird’s Technology & Privacy Team and chair of its AdTech Privacy & Advertising Data Compliance practice. Dominique has been recognized as a “Woman Leader in Tech Law” by The Recorder and as one of the most influential lawyers in digital media and e-commerce law by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
“Our media and technology clients here in Los Angeles will immediately benefit from Dominique’s depth of experience,” said Audra Mori, Managing Partner of Perkins Coie’s Los Angeles office. “Dominique is also committed to the LA community and to mentoring young attorneys and providing professional guidance to women attorneys and attorneys of color. It is a commitment shared by Perkins Coie in advancing diversity and inclusion in the firm and in the communities in which we serve our clients.”
The firm’s Privacy & Security group represents some of the world’s leading Internet companies, wired and wireless communications providers, brick-and-mortar retailers and emerging online businesses. Perkins Coie attorneys work closely with their clients to help them stay abreast of regulatory and statutory changes and industry initiatives related to mobile applications, online and mobile advertising, means of capturing location information, and cloud computing.
Perkins Coie’s litigation attorneys distinguish themselves by offering practical, innovative solutions to complex matters. Their business-minded and client-centric approach to litigation provides clients with proactive, integrated counsel aligned to their business objectives and strategies. Perkins Coie regularly represents clients in proceedings before a range of federal and state administrative agencies, such as state utilities and regulatory agencies and commissions, the Federal Trade Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and, in collaboration with foreign counsel, before administrative and judicial bodies in numerous other countries.
Perkins Coie is a leading international law firm that is known for providing high value, strategic solutions and extraordinary client service on matters vital to our clients’ success. With more than 1,000 lawyers in 19 offices across the United States and Asia, we provide a full array of corporate, commercial litigation, intellectual property and regulatory legal advice to a broad range of clients, including many of the world’s most innovative companies and industry leaders as well as public and not-for-profit organizations.
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