Donna L. Wilson
Donna Wilson is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of the Firm. Donna is nationally recognized for her high-profile, bet-the-company work on behalf of companies facing litigation and government enforcement actions, with a focus on both the consumer financial services and privacy and data security spaces. Donna’s extensive crisis and risk management experience, coupled with her broad subject matter knowledge and precedent-setting litigation experience, makes her highly valued by in-house counsel, the C-level suite and boards in pre-emptively mitigating risk, and navigating those risks that become full-blown exposure. She has successfully represented her client base, which includes banks, mortgage servicers, auto finance companies, retailers and other financial services providers, as well as clients in other regulated industries, in a range of matters, from advice and counseling, to class and individual litigation, to government enforcement and regulatory actions.
As a partner in its and practice, Donna is also recognized by professional publications for her leadership. Most recently, she was selected as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in California, among the Top 20 Cyber/Artificial Intelligence Lawyers and one of the Top 100 Women Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal. The Los Angeles Business Journal has named her one of the Most Influential Women Lawyers in Los Angeles. Donna also serves as a member of Manatt’s Board of Directors and the firm’s Compensation Committee.
Donna is a frequent author, speaks on cutting-edge legal matters and is regularly quoted by various media, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and the Daily Journal. She is also a member of the LGBT Bar.
After law school, she clerked to the late Honorable David R. Thompson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Diego, as well as to the late Honorable Stanley S. Brotman of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
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Donna L. Wilson
Donna Wilson is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of the Firm. Donna is nationally recognized for her high-profile, bet-the-company work on behalf of companies facing litigation and government enforcement actions, with a focus on both the consumer financial services and privacy and data security spaces. Donna’s extensive crisis and risk management experience, coupled with her broad subject matter knowledge and precedent-setting litigation experience, makes her highly valued by in-house counsel, the C-level suite and boards in pre-emptively mitigating risk, and navigating those risks that become full-blown exposure. She has successfully represented her client base, which includes banks, mortgage servicers, auto finance companies, retailers and other financial services providers, as well as clients in other regulated industries, in a range of matters, from advice and counseling, to class and individual litigation, to government enforcement and regulatory actions.
As a partner in its and practice, Donna is also recognized by professional publications for her leadership. Most recently, she was selected as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in California, among the Top 20 Cyber/Artificial Intelligence Lawyers and one of the Top 100 Women Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal. The Los Angeles Business Journal has named her one of the Most Influential Women Lawyers in Los Angeles. Donna also serves as a member of Manatt’s Board of Directors and the firm’s Compensation Committee.
Donna is a frequent author, speaks on cutting-edge legal matters and is regularly quoted by various media, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and the Daily Journal. She is also a member of the LGBT Bar.
After law school, she clerked to the late Honorable David R. Thompson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Diego, as well as to the late Honorable Stanley S. Brotman of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Experience
Recent representative matters include:
- Representing a health care insurer in an alleged information security incident that has garnered national attention, including defending the client against a series of putative class actions filed in federal and state courts across the country.
- Leading the response of a national mortgage servicer through a nationally publicized monitorship imposed by the California Department of Business Oversight (DBO), resulting in early termination of the monitorship and a favorable settlement, by working closely with the C-level suite, the Board, and legal and business operations personnel, as well as negotiating with the DBO.
- Defending a captive auto finance company in a putative class action by prevailing before two separate judges on issues of first impression involving arbitrability, resulting in a highly favorable settlement and national media attention regarding the legal rulings obtained for the defense.
- Defending a financial services institution against a putative federal class action that resulted in a nuisance value settlement after prevailing on several issues of first impression under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and analogous California state law; the rulings obtained led to the California state legislature amending the relevant statutes.
- Leading responses to various information security incidents, in areas including retail, hospitality, government, financial services and e-commerce, by coordinating the investigation of the data security incident with various third-party specialists including forensics and public relations firms; negotiating with card brands, banks and government regulators; and closely working with the C-level suites and boards regarding all aspects of the engagement, including strategy and risk management.
- Arguing and winning over a dozen substantive motions in a putative class action arising from an alleged information security incident involving a financial services provider, including winning dismissal of seven of the nine counts of the complaint on precedent-setting grounds.
- Defending national retailers with respect to various California and Massachusetts putative class actions alleging violations of consumer privacy under applicable state laws.
- Defending a nationwide payments processor in a putative federal class action alleging violations of California state law, culminating in a highly favorable settlement.
In addition, Donna:
- Served as lead counsel for a national telecommunications provider in a complex, multiparty California state court action brought by homeowners and the California state government asserting tort, nuisance and other claims arising from the Malibu Canyon fire, resulting in a highly favorable settlement. Ms. Wilson also advised the client with respect to related government enforcement proceedings.
- Led the trial team defending an international manufacturer and its subsidiary against actions by a California state regulatory agency. The multiweek trial involved claims brought by her clients alleging various violations of administrative law and the California state constitution, and counterclaims by the regulator for over $200 million in statutory penalties. The litigation settled midtrial during her presentation of the clients’ case. The result was a highly favorable settlement providing the client with the equitable relief it sought from the regulator, and with the regulator obtaining less than 1% of the statutory penalties it sought.
Representative cases include:
- Abdelfattah v. Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC. Putative class action litigation brought under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California state analogue, resulting in highly favorable rulings on various issues of first impression.
- David Shabaz v. Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation. Putative class action alleging violations of consumer privacy under state statutory and common law, including California’s Song-Beverly Act, which resulted in favorable rulings on issues of first impression, culminating in federal court approval of one of the first settlements under the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA) involving a noncash benefit to class members.
- In re Malibu Canyon Fire Litigation. Consolidated litigation by homeowners and property insurers against Sprint Wireless and others alleging negligence and other claims arising from the Malibu Canyon fires of 2007, resulting in highly favorable settlements.
- Korn v. Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation. Putative class action alleging violations of consumer privacy under state statutory and common law, culminating in a successful settlement.
- Kuehl v. EMC Mortgage Corp., et al. Achieved dismissal on demurrer of complaint alleging, among other things, common-law and statutory fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and elder abuse in the secondary purchase and sale of plaintiff’s loan.
- Leslie Johnson v. New York & Company Inc. Putative class action alleging violations of consumer privacy under state statutory and common law, which resulted in one of the most favorable settlements of its kind in California.
- Maureena Garcia v. New York & Company Inc. Litigation of putative class action alleging violations of consumer privacy under state statutory and common law.
- Peters Real Estate Holdings, et al. v. Falcon Financial LLC, et al. Litigation seeking declaratory relief and damages in connection with the foreclosure of plaintiff’s car dealership.
- Pinero v. Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, Inc. As lead counsel, argued and won over a dozen substantive motions in a row in a putative class action arising from an alleged consumer privacy breach. Successfully dismissed 7 of the 9 counts of the complaint on precedent-setting grounds.
- Reade v. Paul Financial, et al. Negotiated pretrial settlement of action alleging statutory fraud in the origination and securitization of plaintiff’s loan.
- Rizzo, et al. v. Citizens Financial Group, et al. Putative class action litigation alleging violations of state unfair and deceptive practices act and other claims arising from overdraft fees charged after alleged closure of accounts by customers, resulting in a nuisance value settlement.
Accomplishments
Panelist, “Diverse Lawyers at the Top: A Conversation with Law Firm Leaders,” Professional Success Summit, American Bar Association, Los Angeles, CA, October 27, 2022.
Speaker, “Cybersecurity and Insurance: The Board’s Oversight Role in Managing Risks,” The University of Texas at Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management’s Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance, March 31, 2021.
Speaker, “Inclusive Leadership During Time of Crisis,” Rise United Global TEC Virtual Summit, May 6, 2020.
Speaker, “The Final Countdown to the Implementation of the California Consumer Privacy Act,” Association of Corporate Counsel Webinar, November 13, 2019.
Speaker, “Preparing for the Open and Hidden Litigation Risks of the California Consumer Privacy Act,” Association of Corporate Counsel Webinar, October 23, 2019.
Speaker, “Exposures and Risks Posed by the California Consumer Privacy Act,” Cyber Risk Symposium, Willis Towers Watson, October 17, 2019.
Speaker, “Preparing for the Open and Hidden Litigation Risks of the CCPA,” Manatt Webinar, September 4, 2019.
Speaker, “The California Consumer Privacy Act is coming—Are you ready?” Risk Management Society, Golden Gate Chapter, May 16, 2019.
Speaker, “Women in the C-Suite,” Women Leadership in Law Conference, Daily Journal, May 9, 2019.
Speaker, “Toward a National Standard: How the CCPA’s Impact Extends Beyond California,” Manatt Webinar, May 7, 2019.
Speaker, “From Mouth to Mind: Why Language Matters When You’re Different From Others,” 2019 LBGT+ Forum, American Bar Association, May 1, 2019.
Co-chair and moderator, “Cybersecurity/Privacy Forum 2019: A California Perspective From the Epicenter of Data Security and Privacy,” Daily Journal, February 26, 2019.
Speaker, “Preparing for the Implementation of California’s Consumer Privacy Act,” Clear Law Institute Webinar, December 12, 2018.
Speaker, “The Midterm Elections: How They May Impact Your Business in 2018 and Beyond,” Bloomberg Next Webinar, November 8, 2018.
Speaker, “CEO and Boardroom Success—How Do You Get There?” Association of Corporate Counsel, Women in the House Webinar, October 9, 2018.
Speaker, “CaCPA: Preparing for Compliance & Avoiding Litigation Landmines,” X1 Discovery Inc. Webinar, September 25, 2018.
Speaker, “Game Changer: An Overview of the New California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018,” Association of Corporate Counsel Webinar, August 22, 2018.
Speaker, “International Telehealth and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Legal Considerations,” U.S. Cooperative for International Patient Programs, July 19, 2018.
Moderator, “The Politics and Policy of Cyber Security: Examining Agency Agendas and Enforcement Initiatives Relative to Breach and Disruption,” American Conference Institute’s Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Forum on Cyber Risk and Data Security, Chicago, IL, April 11, 2018.
Co-chair and moderator, “CyberForum 2018: Data Security at the Intersection of Law and Business,” Daily Journal, March 8, 2018.
Speaker, “Lost in Translation: Coaching & Strategic Planning Around the New Legal Buyer,” Thomson Reuters’ 25th Annual Marketing Partner Forum, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, January 25, 2018.
Speaker, “Privacy Issues and Data Security,” California Mortgage Bankers Association Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference, December 4–5, 2017.
“Cyber Risk Webcast,” Manatt Webinar, February 16, 2017.
Panelist, “Data Privacy Class Actions: Navigating Latest Legal Theories, Leveraging Defense Strategies, Evaluating Insurance Coverage,” Strafford webinar, February 2, 2017.
Co-chair and Moderator, “Chickens Coming Home to Roost: B2B, Enforcement, Class Action, and Card Brand Disputes In the Wake of an Incident, and Using Litigation Against the Bad Guys,” Daily Journal’s Cyber Boot Camp, Los Angeles, California, January 12, 2017.
Speaker, “Privacy and Data Security Issues Facing Retailers: "Spear Phishing," Ransomware & Cyber Insurance,” Retail Industry Leaders Association Retail Law Conference, October 26, 2016.
Speaker, “Data Breach Notifications – California Dreaming or California Nightmare?” 15th Annual PDP Data Protection and Compliance Conference, London, UK, October 13, 2016.
Co-chair and Moderator, "Key Federal and State Government’s Insights on the Residential Mortgage Regulatory Climate," American Conference Institute's 21st National Forum on Residential Mortgage Regulatory Enforcement & Litigation, Dallas, Texas, September 26-27, 2016.
Panelist, "Lawyers Leading the Race to Cybersecurity – How to Help Your Leadership Defend Attacks in 2016," Association of Corporate Counsel, Los Angeles and Orange County, California, April 27-28, 2016.
Co-Presenter, "HIPAA Audits Are on the Way: What You Can Do to Be Ready," KnowledgeNet Chapter Meeting, San Diego, California, April 26, 2016.
Co-presenter, “Navigating the Evolving World of Cyber Insurance” webinar, Bloomberg BNA, February 4, 2016.
Panelist, "Cyber Security: How to Avoid Becoming the Next Contractor That Sets Off a Hacking," Construction SuperConference, December 10, 2015.
Speaker, "Data Protection & Cyber Security Threats to Consider When Expanding Your Business," ALFA International Law & Women's Initiative Practice Group Seminar, London, England, October 8, 2015.
Speaker, "Data Security Best Practices for In-House Counsel," Association of Corporate Counsel, San Diego, California, August 6, 2015.
Moderator, "There Are No Closets in the Cloud – Data Privacy for LGBT Individuals," State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, June 18-19, 2015.
Speaker, "Data Security Best Practices: Addressing the Threat," US Bank/Manatt Co-Sponsored Luncheon, Los Angeles, California, May 28, 2015.
Moderator, "How Corporate Counsel Are Managing the Latest Consumer Finance Claims/Class Actions; Compliance Challenges and Enforcement Actions," American Conference Institute's 22nd Consumer Finance Class Actions & Litigation Conference, Los Angeles, California, April 13-14, 2015.
Panelist, "After a Cyber Breach, What's Next?," Fidelis Cybersecurity Solutions Webinar, March 26, 2015.
Speaker, "Is There An Ethical Duty to Protect Client Data?," ALM's Cybersecurity and Data Protection Legal Summit, New York, New York, December 2, 2014.
Panelist, "Data Security/Privacy Class Actions: Identifying and Mitigating the Expanding and Evolving Risks," Strafford Webinar, November 13, 2014.
Moderator, "The Rapidly Growing Minefield of Data Security and Data Breach/The Role of Smart Devices and The Internet of Things," 36th Annual BAA Marketing Law Conference, Chicago, Illinois, November 5–7, 2014.
Speaker, "Hackers and Other Cyber Risks That Can Kill Your Company," California Capital Summit Breakfast, Los Angeles, California, October 17, 2014.
Panelist, " Digital Media for In-House Counsel: Everything You Should Know About New Media But Were Afraid To Ask," The Association of Media & Entertainment Counsel (AMEC), Los Angeles, California, September 25, 2014.
Panelist, "Dodd-Frank Developments and Trendspotting," 2014 Lavender Law Conference, New York, New York, August 21–23, 2014.
Panelist, "Using Diversity to Build a Book of Business," 2014 Lavender Law Conference, New York, New York, August 21–23, 2014.
Speaker, "All About the Telephone Consumer Protection Act," Bridgeport Continuing Education's Advertising, Marketing & Media Law Litigation and Best Practices Conference, July 25, 2014.
Panelist, "Recent Developments in Data Privacy Class Actions and Insurance Coverage," ABA Section of Litigation Class Actions and Derivative Suits Committee, the Consumer Litigation Committee and Mass Torts Committee, San Francisco, California, June 19, 2014.
Speaker, "Implications of 'Big Data' for the Consumer Finance Litigation Sector: What Financial Services Companies and Their Outside Counsel Now Need to Know Given the Progress that the CFPB and OFR Have Made," American Conference Institute's 18th National Forum on Consumer Finance Class Action & Litigation, Los Angeles, California, April 8–9, 2014.
Speaker, "Growing Class Action Threat: Breaches of Consumer Personally Identifiable Information, Minimizing Litigation Risk and Maximizing Insurance Coverage," Strafford Webinar, March 18, 2014.
Co-chair and Speaker, “Examining Key State Nuances and Developments in Hotbed Jurisdictions, with a Focus on California,” American Conference Institute's 13th Annual National Forum on Residential Mortgage Litigation & Enforcement, Los Angeles, California, January 16, 2014.
Speaker, "Litigation Trends and Developments: What Every Bank CEO Should Know," Banker Roundtable Discussion, California Bankers Association 2014 Bank Presidents Seminar, Santa Barbara, California, January 9–11, 2014.
Panelist, Strafford Webinar on Privacy Class Actions, November 12, 2013.
Speaker, National Association of Women Lawyers' 9th Annual General Counsel Institute, November 7-8, 2013.
Speaker, "Responding to Stepped Up Litigation and Enforcement Being Brought at the State Level, With an Emphasis on California, Florida, New York, Illinois, Texas, and Nevada." ACI's 12th National Forum on Residential Mortgage Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement, September 26, 2013.
Speaker, "Driving Positive Change in Payments Acceptance Through Partnership: American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant," Merchant Advisory Group Webinar, August 14, 2013.
Panelist, Second Annual Roundtable on Current "Hot Topics" and Legal Developments Facing the Retail and Fashion Industries, March 7, 2013.
Speaker, The California Homeowners Bill of Rights: What Does It Mean for Your Business? January 31, 2013.
Speaker, Privacy Class Actions: Latest Developments in International Privacy and Negligent Data Breach Litigation, January 24, 2013.
Speaker, 2012 CFPB and Top Regulatory and Enforcement Issues Conference, April 24, 2012.
Moderator, "Banks Under Scrutiny: The Civil, Criminal, Regulatory, and Insurance Fallout from Mortgage Foreclosures and Bank Failures," ABA Litigation Section Annual Meeting, April 18, 2012.
Speaker, FCRA and FACTA: Leveraging New Developments in Certification, Damages, and Preemption, March 21, 2012.
Panelist, "The Credit Crisis and D&O Insurance Coverage: Challenges Facing Insureds, Insurers, and Regulators," ABA Section of Litigation Insurance Coverage CLE Seminar, March 1, 2012.
Panelist, Round Table on 2011-2012 Legal Developments and Trends for the Retail and Fashion Industries, January 19, 2012.
Speaker, "Legal Actions by the FDIC to Recover Losses of Failed Banks: The Potential Liability of Officers and Directors," American Association of Bank Directors Webinar, December 7, 2011.
Speaker, Class Actions on Data Breach and Privacy on the Rise, December 7, 2011.
Speaker, Emerging Class Action Threat: Consumer Personal ID Data Strategies to Minimize Litigation Risks, May 24, 2011.
Speaker, FCRA and FACTA Class Actions, April 26, 2011.
Speaker, West Coast Mortgage Lending and Servicing Today Conference, April 11, 2011.
Panelist, "Responding to the Latest Cyber Threats: Mobile Workforces, Technology, Data Thefts, and Cloud Computing." ACI's Privacy & Security of Consumer and Employee Information Conference, January 26, 2011.
Speaker, Data Privacy and Information Security Conference, June 3, 2010.
"Privacy, Data Security, and Data Breach Litigation Nationally and Internationally," 2010 Fair Lending Today Conference, April 19, 2010.
The Best of San Diego Women in Business, SD Metro, October 24, 2024
Corporate Counsel, Managing Partner of the Year, 2024
Los Angeles Times, CEO Visionaries, 2024
Legal Industry Advisory Board, Law360, 2023
Finalist, Leaders in Law: Litigation Attorney, Los Angeles Business Journal, 2021
Top 100 Lawyers in California, Daily Journal, 2019–2021
500 Leading Lawyers in America, Lawdragon, 2018–2022
500 Leading Litigators in America, Lawdragon, 2022 and 2024
Top Cyber / Artificial Intelligence Lawyers in California, Daily Journal, 2018–2020
Top Women Lawyers in California, Daily Journal, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022–2023
Most Influential Women Lawyers in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Business Journal, 2017–2021
Fusion Award for Commitment to Inclusion, The Council for Inclusion in Financial Services, 2018
Recommended Lawyer in Privacy and Data Security, Legal 500, 2012–2018
Most Influential Lawyers in White Collar and Cyber Crime, Los Angeles Business Journal, 2015
Fellow, American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers
Member, Skadden, Arps Legal Aid Society Program
Named “Knight of the Enterprise” by Lyondell Basell Chemical Company, an honor given to trial counsel who achieve outstanding results on behalf of the company, 2009
Admitted to practice in the state of California and the District of Columbia
Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of California, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, Central and Northern Districts of California
Executive Committee, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Section, Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member, LGBT Bar
Quoted, “Manatt Relocates San Diego Office, Adds Key Hire,” San Diego Business Journal, October 30, 2024.
Quoted, “Manatt Adds National Advisor To Government and Regulatory Team in Newly Expanded San Diego Office, San Diego Metro Magazine,” SD Metro, October 28, 2024.
Quoted, “Ex-GC, CEO Joins Manatt as Adviser Amid San Diego Growth,” Law360, October 24, 2024.
Featured, “Manatt Managing Partner Begins Second 5-Year Term,” Law360, July 1, 2024.
Quoted, “Manatt Adds NY Bankruptcy, Financial Regulatory Partners,” Law360, April 17, 2024.
Featured, “An Early Look: The 2024 Am Law 200 Financials,” The American Lawyer, April 8, 2024.
Featured, “Manatt Posts Sizeable Gains After a Year of Integration and Countercyclical Opportunities,” The American Lawyer, April 5, 2024.
Quoted, “Calif. Law Firm Leaders Cautiously Enter 2024 With Optimism,” Law360, January 2, 2024.
Quoted, “Manatt Launches in San Diego With the Southern District's Top Prosecutor,” The American Lawyer, November 7, 2023.
Quoted, “Bold Types Newsletter,” Boston Globe, September 11, 2023.
Featured, “Donna Wilson’s vision for new Manatt office began with inability to see everyone,” Daily Journal, May 26, 2023.
Quoted, “'We Don’t Follow the Herd': Manatt's Cross-Platform Approach Helped It Maintain 2021 Gains,” The American Lawyer, April 11, 2023.
Featured, “In Talent Tug-of-War, Law Firms Make Surgical Cuts and Future Investments,” The American Lawyer, March 31, 2023.
Quoted, “Manatt Adds Land Use Pro From Allen Matkins In LA,” Law360, February 17, 2023.
Quoted, “Land use lawyer joins Manatt’s expanding real estate practice,” Daily Journal, February 16, 2023.
Quoted, “Manatt Adds 2 Partners to Growing DC Office,” The National Law Journal, February 1, 2023.
Quoted, “Manatt Boosts Impact Investing Practice With 2 Miles & Stockbridge Partners,” The National Law Journal, July 21, 2022.
Featured, “Pride: A Short History of LGBTQ Rights at UVA Law and Beyond,” UVA Law, June 14, 2022.
Quoted, “Amid ‘New Paradigm’ Of Enforcement, Cozen Loses Antitrust Co-Chair to Manatt in New York,” New York Law Journal, April 4, 2022.
Quoted, “Manatt Fuels 35% Hike in Net Income, PEP With Reallocation of Spending,” The American Lawyer, March 30, 2022.
Quoted, “Entertainment Lawyer Christopher Chatham Joins Manatt, Phelps & Phillips,” Variety, January 6, 2022.
Quoted, “Manatt Grows Tech Team With Arrival of Bay Area Partners,” Bloomberg Law, December 15, 2021.
Quoted, “Manatt's Digital and Tech Group, on a 'Hockey Stick Trajectory,' Adds 2 Partners in Northern California,” The Recorder, December 14, 2021.
Co-author, "Consumer Financial Services Answer Book (2022 Edition)," Practising Law Institute, November 2021.
Quoted, “Law Firms Struggle to Stave Off Mass Attrition ,” The American Lawyer, October 12, 2021.
Quoted, “Health Hires,” Law360, October 8, 2021.
Quoted, “Manatt continues Chicago hiring with McDermott partner,” Reuters, October 7, 2021.
Quoted, “Manatt Adds Health Care Partner From McDermott in Chicago,” The American Lawyer, October 7, 2021.
Quoted, “Hoteling, Hybrid Schedules Shape New Law Firm Office Designs,” The American Lawyer, September 27, 2021.
Quoted, “Manatt Grows Boston Office With 'Varsity Blues' Prosecutor,” Law360, September 14, 2021.
Quoted, “Manatt grows Boston outpost with former Mass. federal prosecutor,” Reuters, September 14, 2021.
Quoted, “Why East Coast Hires Are Buying Into Manatt’s Hybrid Services Strategy,” The American Lawyer, July 21, 2021.
Interviewed, “The Professional Services Firm of the Future with Donna Wilson, CEO and Managing Partner of Manatt With Host Richard Levick of LEVICK,” In House Warrior Podcast, May 19, 2021.
Quoted, “4 Busy Areas For GCs With Biden As President,” Law360, January 19, 2021.
Interviewed, “How Manatt Is Evolving Into the 'Professional Services Firm of the Future',” The American Lawyer, February 18, 2020.
Interviewed, “Lawyer Limelight: Donna L. Wilson,” Lawdragon, February 17, 2020.
Co-author, Consumer Financial Services Answer Book (2020 Edition), Practising Law Institute, September 2019.
Quoted participant, " Cybersecurity Roundtable," Daily Journal, March 26, 2019.
Co-author, “INSIGHT: Even as the CCPA Remains a Moving Target, California’s New Law Portends a Surge of Consumer Litigation – Rain or Shine,” Bloomberg Law, September 17, 2018.
Co-author, “PCI DSS and card brands: Standards, compliance and enforcement,” Cyber Security: A Peer-Reviewed Journal, April 2018.
Co-author, “Greener Pastures Ahead for Class Action Bar,” Daily Journal, May 2016.
Co-author, "The Next Big Thing: Enforcing Terms of Service in an Internet of Things World," Bloomberg BNA's Electric Commerce & Law Report, March 11, 2015.
Quoted, "On Guard: Vendors of Data Companies Likely to Feel Compliance Pressure," Ad Age, January 8, 2015.
Quoted, "Calif., Mass. ZIP Code Suits Show No Signs Of Expiring," Law360, July 28, 2014.
Quoted, "Data Breach at Target is Under Close Investigative Scrutiny," USA Today, January 10, 2014.
"California's Homeowner Bill of Rights," Mortgage Banking Magazine, January 15, 2013.
"'You Can't Handle the Truth!' Fact, Fiction and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act," Westlaw Journal Bank & Lender Liability, October 22, 2012.
"Just the FACT(A)s: The Latest in FCRA Jurisprudence," Journal of Taxation and Regulation of Financial Institutions, April 23, 2012.
"The Precarious Relationship Between Class Actions and Small Claims Courts," InsideCounsel, February 16, 2012. "Courts Take a Broad View of Protected Personal Identification Information," InsideCounsel, January 19, 2012. "Litigation: Recent Developments in Privacy Class Actions," InsideCounsel, December 22, 2011.
"The Liability Potential of Layaway Revealed," RetailingToday.com, November 18, 2011.
"Case Study: Anderson v. Hannaford Brothers," Law360, November 7, 2011.
"Donna Wilson on Standing to Challenge Fee Award to Class Counsel," Thomson Reuters News & Insight, May 24, 2011.
"No You May Not Have My ZIP Code," RetailingToday.com, March 28, 2011.
"The State Supreme Court Shakes It Up for Retail Businesses," Los Angeles Daily Journal, February 16, 2011.
"Using E&O Insurance in Foreclosure Litigation," Law360, December 22, 2010.
"Settling Class Actions: Alternatives to Coupon Settlements after CAFA," Class Action Litigation Reporter, February 19, 2009.
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University of Virginia, J.D.
Order of the Coif
Member, Managing Board, Virginia Law Review
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