Janis Claire Kestenbaum Partner

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 388 of its lawyers have been recognized by Best Lawyers® 2024. A total of 275 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 113 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

Meredith Halama and Janis Kestenbaum were quoted in “Top Privacy Developments Of 2023: Midyear Report," an article in Law360, regarding the privacy and security landscape for the first half of the year. 

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that eleven partners and five practice areas have been ranked by Chambers and Partners, publishers of the 2023 Chambers Global Guide, for exceptional work in the United States and China. 

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 403 of its attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® 2023. A total of 279 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 124 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in “FTC Begins Sweeping Commercial Surveillance and LAX Data Security Rulemaking Process,” an article in CSO, regarding consumers sensitive information and how the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the launch of an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) to help protect user data.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in "3 Ways To Keep Student Data Privacy Top-of-Mind in Ed Tech Procurement," an article in K-12 Dive regarding the increase of ed tech apps and tools, and how to protect student's data privacy.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in “U.S. Senate Confirms Alvaro Bedoya to FTC as Fifth and Final Commissioner,” an article in IAPP: The Privacy Advisor, regarding the approval of FTC commissioner, Alvaro Bedoya.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in "FTC Chair Lina Khan Anticipated to Share Privacy Vision", an article in IAPP: The Privacy Advisor, regarding U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan and her public address, focusing on privacy issues as chair during the upcoming IAPP Global Privacy Summit in Washington, D.C.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that seven partners and four practices have been ranked by Chambers and Partners, publishers of the 2022 Chambers Global Guide, for exceptional work in the United States and China.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in “FTC Sees Growing Pressure for Data Privacy Rule as Pick Stalled,” an article in Bloomberg Law, regarding the pressure on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to kick off long-anticipated federal rules protecting personal information collected by companies amid delays with President Joe Biden‘s pick to fill the deadlocked agency’s vacant seat.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in “Six Months With Lina Khan's FTC,” an article in Axios, regarding Lina Khan's first six months leading the Federal Trade Commission.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in “FTC Takes Steps Toward Privacy, AI Rulemaking,” an article in IAPP: The Privacy Advisor, regarding the Federal Trade Commission's consideration of a rulemaking process on privacy and artificial intelligence.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in the International Association of Privacy Professional’s online publication, The Privacy Advisor, article "Connecting the Dots: Making Sense of Recent FTC Developments" regarding upcoming changes at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 367 of its attorneys were recognized by the 2022 Best Lawyers®. A total of 278 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 89 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in “Khan Goes From Commissioner to Chair in Under 6 Hours,” an article in Law360 Analysis, regarding Linda Khan being confirmed to the Federal Trade Commission, sworn in, and made its chair in a single afternoon.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in “FTC to Shake Up Privacy Enforcement in Wake of AMG Ruling,” an article in Law360,* regarding privacy and data security enforcement at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that six partners and three practice areas have been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of the 2021 Chambers Global Guide, for exceptional work in the United States and China.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in the Law360 article, "FTC's Zoom Deal Signals New Data Security Plan Under Dems," regarding Zoom Video Communications Inc.'s agreement to enhance its data security practices to settle claims that it misled users about its encryption and undermined a browser security setting.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in The Privacy Advisor article, "What Could a Biden Administration Mean for Privacy, Cybersecurity?" regarding how the shift in executive leadership will affect the privacy landscape.

Janis Kestenbaum co-hosted a roundtable conversation with a group of leading privacy lawyers from civil society, the technology industry, and academia. The wide-ranging discussion covered legislative developments in privacy at the state and federal levels, privacy issues that emerged from both the COVID-19 pandemic and recent protests for racial justice, privacy developments in the European Union and their impact on American businesses, the interplay between privacy and competition, and what the FTC is and should be doing in the privacy arena.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 358 of its attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® 2021. A total of 290 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 68 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

Perkins Coie LLP is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States. For 2020, the firm is recognized for 55 practice areas and 141 individual attorneys, marking an increase from the 52 practices areas and 139 recognized attorneys a year ago.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that six partners and three practice areas have been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of the 2020 Chambers Global Guide, for exceptional work in the United States and China.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in "Far-Reaching Google and YouTube Settlement Offers COPPA Compliance Lessons" a Cybersecurity Law Report article outlining the ramifications of the FTC and New York AG's settlement against YouTube over allegations of harvesting children's personal data.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 282 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States. For 2019, the firm is recognized in 52 practice areas and 139 individual attorneys.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in a Law360 article, “FTC Facing Data Security Conundrum Post-LabMD,” regarding the Eleventh Circuit decision and how it will affect the future of similar cases.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in the Law360 article, "FTC's New Antitrust Tilt to Narrow Its Privacy Focus," regarding the confirmation of four FTC commissioners.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in the Axios article, “Trump's FTC picks unlikely to shake up tech landscape,” regarding President Trump’s selections for the next FTC chairman and minority commissioner.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in Bloomberg BNA: Privacy Law Watch article titled, "FTC Blogs Help Define Reasonable Data Security, Attorneys Say" commenting on the important tips and best practices provided by the FTC’s weekly data security investigation blogs for companies in the FTC’s jurisdiction.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in the Law360 article, "5 Cybersecurity and Privacy Cases to Watch," commenting on the long-running case pursued by medical testing laboratory LabMD that is likely to dictate how far the Federal Trade Commission is allowed to go in policing privacy and data security issues.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in "What the Regulators Want to Hear," an article in IAPP's The Privacy Advisor, regarding a panel of ex-regulators and savvy veterans pontificating on the best way to engage with privacy overseers, panelists focused on the Federal Trade Commission.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in the Communications Daily article, "Ohlhausen's FTC Process Changes Praised, But Some Future Alterations Tougher, Say Experts," regarding the reaction to FTC acting Chairman Maureen Ohlhausen's announcement of changes underway to simplify agency processes and enhance transparency.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in the Law360 article, “FTC's New Bureau Head Likely To Keep Up Privacy Pressure” regarding Tom Pahl’s designation to replace Jessica Rich as Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Protection Bureau director.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in "New FTC Chair To Shift Data Security Focus To Actual Harm," an article in Law360 regarding new appointed FTC chairwoman, Maureen Ohlhausen, and how she will head the FTC.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in Law360 article, "Ramirez Leaves An FTC Ready To Lead Privacy Enforcement," regarding Ramirez's leadership.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in "FTC's Ramirez Resigning Feb. 10; Experts Don't Foresee Problem With 2 Commissioners," an article in Communications Daily, regarding the work that Edith Ramirez will be remembered for after she resigns from the FTC.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in the Law360 article, "Ashley Madison Pact Spotlights Cross-Border Enforcement," in regards to the FTC complaint which specifically address the impact of the breach on consumers.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in the Bloomberg BNA article, "FTC Corporate Enforcement to Move Ahead Amid Challenge to Agency Security Standard" regarding the LabMD case in the Eleventh Circuit court.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in the IAPP's The Privacy Advisor article, “What does Trump mean for the FTC,” regarding the appointment of the Federal Trade Commission chairperson by the incoming Trump Administration.

Perkins Coie Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in a Law360 article titled, "FCC Could Face Tough Road To Barring Forced Arbitration." 

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in the Bloomberg BNA article, " U.S., Japan Commit to Asia Cross-Border Data Transfer Privacy Rules," regarding Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s (APEC) commitment to implement and expand a crossborder data transfer program.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in the Communications Daily article, "9th Circuit Tosses FTC Suit in AT&T Data Throttling Case With Possible Ramifications" regarding FTC jurisdiction.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in the Law360 article, "Telecoms Freed From FTC Grasp In 9th Circ. AT&T Ruling," regarding the recent ruling over the FTC's authority.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in the Bloomberg BNA article "LabMD Appeal Would Challenge FTC Data Security Injury, Causation Standards" regarding the potential issues with the FTC's extended authority over lax data security practices and the likelihood to cause consumer injury.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted regarding the ruling on the LabMD data security case and the outcome. Janis was quoted in Law360 and Bloomberg Law: Privacy & Data Security articles.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in "Privacy Cases To Watch In 2016: Midyear Report," an article in Law360, regarding the FTC v. LabMD case and the impact that it will have.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in Bloomberg BNA: Privacy & Data Security Law Resource Center in an article, "FTC Hears Oral Arguments in LabMD Data Security Case," regarding how a company data security practices could cause injury to consumers.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in Bloomberg BNA: Privacy & Data Security Law Resource Center in an article, "FTC to Hear Arguments in LabMD Data Security Case," regarding a higher burden the FTC possibly might have to make in the case.

Janis Kestenbaum was mentioned in Bloomberg BNA: Big Law Business, in an article, "Big Law and Big Data: On What’s Legal and What’s Creepy," regarding her speaking on as a panelist in, "The Other Side of the House: FTC Policy and Enforcement in Privacy and Big Data."

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in Bloomberg BNA: Daily Report For Executives, regarding the FCC's regulations on broadband privacy.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in an article in IAPP’s The Privacy Advisor titled, "Wyndham, FTC "Pleased" with Settlement," regarding the settlement between Wyndham Worldwide Corporation and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in an article in IAPP’s The Privacy Advisor titled, "Who'll Replace FTC Commissioner Wright? And When?," regarding the vacant seat at the FTC.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in a Law360 article, titled, "Collaboration, Not Rivalry, Key In New FTC-FCC Pact," regarding the FTC and the FCC working together.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in Harvard Law Bulletin in the article, "The Power of The Outsider," regarding Edith Ramirez.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in Bloomberg BNA in an article titled, "Wyndham Case May Mean Uncertainty for New Payment Providers," regarding how the Wyndham case will affect the others like it with cybersecurity.

Janis Kestenbaum was quoted in a Law360 article titled, "FTC Commish, Telecoms Cast Doubt On FCC Privacy Work," regarding online privacy.

Partner Janis Kestenbaum was featured in an article in IAPP’s The Privacy Advisor titled, “FTC, DOJ on the Resume? You're in Demand,” regarding her move from the FTC to private practice at Perkins Coie.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Janis Kestenbaum has joined the Washington, D.C. office as a partner in the firm’s Privacy & Security practice.

Janis Kestenbaum was featured in a Law360 article titled, "Top Legal Adviser to FTC Chair to Leave For Perkins Coie."