PHILADELPHIA, PA — Blank Rome LLP has announced the addition of Philip “Phil” Yannella as a partner. An expert in data privacy and cybersecurity, Yannella will also co-chair the firm’s Privacy, Security & Data Protection practice, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his tenure at Ballard Spahr where he was a partner and co-leader of the Privacy and Data Security Group.
Yannella’s practice focuses on the complex landscape of digital information use, encompassing regulatory compliance, privacy litigation, data breach counseling, and investigations, as well as data governance. His clientele spans a broad spectrum of industries including financial institutions, media organizations, online platforms, global manufacturers, higher education institutions, and life sciences, construction, tech, and gaming companies.
Over the years, Yannella has successfully navigated numerous privacy and data security litigations. His portfolio includes cases filed under the Defense of Trade Secrets Act, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Stored Communications Act, Video Privacy Protection Act, Illinois Biometric Information Protection Act, and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. He also has extensive experience handling state wiretap and data breach class actions and website accessibility claims.
Beyond litigation, Yannella has proven adept at guiding clients through the aftermath of data breaches, managing notifications across all 50 states and over 35 foreign jurisdictions, and defending against regulatory investigations. His expertise extends to compliance with federal, state, and international data protection laws, from the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Security Rules to the General Data Protection Regulation and ePrivacy Directive.
With his accreditation as a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), Yannella is a recognized authority in his field. His contributions extend beyond his client work – he is a frequent commentator, presenter, and author on legal issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and information governance. His publication, “Cyber Litigation” (Thomson Reuters, March 2021), is a pioneering treatise on data breach, data privacy, and digital rights litigation.
Yannella’s appointment comes at a time when issues of data privacy and security are increasingly in the spotlight. As businesses navigate the evolving regulatory landscape, his expertise will be a valuable asset to Blank Rome LLP and its clients. His addition to the firm underscores Blank Rome’s commitment to providing comprehensive and cutting-edge legal counsel in the critical and fast-growing area of data privacy and protection.
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