Robert Austin Jenkin, II

Rob focuses his practice on complex business disputes and privacy litigation in federal and state courts across the U.S., as well as in mediations and arbitrations. With a primary focus on privacy and cybersecurity matters, his national practice includes clients ranging from small, closely held corporations to international technology companies. Rob leverages his corporate background to ensure that the client’s objectives and realities, not just litigation outcomes, remain the guiding principle throughout his representation.

As a member of the firm’s Privacy and Cyber practice, Rob frequently provides thought leadership on developments in the data privacy and security space. Additionally, he provides thought leadership on developments in antitrust jurisprudence with a focus on the interplay between civil and criminal antitrust enforcement.

Rob is also committed to contributing to the legal community through a diverse range of pro bono and public service efforts. He is a passionate advocate for injured veterans seeking health benefits, nonprofit organizations seeking governmental assistance for vulnerable populations, and the promotion of democracy through open and fair elections.

• Defended a cloud software company in multidistrict litigation involving common law and statutory claims arising from a data breach, resulting in the denial of class certification.
• Defended a media company in a putative class action alleging violations of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA).
• Defended various companies against claims arising under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), California Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act (CDAFA), and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA).
• Advised various companies in responding to requests under California’s Shine the Light law.
• Defended various companies against claims arising under New Jersey’s Daniel’s Law.
• Defended a security and data protection company in a putative class action involving claims of negligence, unjust enrichment, and violations of California’s Unfair Competition Law (UCL) arising from a data breach.
• Defended a community health center in putative class actions involving common law and statutory claims, including alleged violations of the California Legal Remedies Act (CLRA), California Customer Records Act (CRA), and California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) arising from a data breach.
• Defended a laboratory testing service provider in putative class actions involving common law and statutory claims, including alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) arising from a data breach.
• Served as counsel in a two-week bench trial defending an individual client against a claim for breach of contract and asserting cross-claims for breach of contract and fraud, resulting in a judgment in favor of the client on all claims and an award of all monetary damages sought under the cross-claims.
• Represented past, present, and future candidates for various political offices in New Jersey as amicus curiae in Andy Kim, et al. v. Christine Giordano Hanlon, et al. The amicus curiae challenged the constitutionality of the “County Line” balloting structure. In a decision that garnered national media coverage, the federal district court agreed with our clients’ position and granted an injunction invalidating the “County Line.” The Third Circuit Court of Appeals denied the county organizations’ request for a stay pending appeal.