Will Schildknecht

Associate

will.schildknecht@lw.com

    Will Schildknecht

    Associate

    will.schildknecht@lw.com

    Profile

    Will Schildknecht advises clients on risk management and government and internal investigations, with a focus on consumer protection, AI, privacy, and cybersecurity.

    Will represents a broad range of private and public companies, from emerging technology startups to global market leaders, in high-stakes matters related to:

    • Developing and maintaining effective AI and privacy compliance programs
    • Managing risk in product design
    • Engaging with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general, including on investigative demands, enforcement, and litigation
    • Responding to US congressional inquiries

    A forward-looking lawyer, Will developed an AI tool for clients to assess US state data breach notification obligations, garnering firm recognition from The Financial Times. Complementing his commercial work, he also maintains a robust pro bono practice, including support for nonprofits on technology risk management. Will has also advocated to improve detention conditions for children in custodial care.

    Before joining Latham, Will clerked for Judge Liam O’Grady on the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (Alexandria) and worked at another global law firm.

    Experience

    Will’s experience includes advising:

    • Multiple major technology companies on congressional, state attorneys general, and internal investigations related to AI safety and privacy
    • Companies in multiple industries regarding AI and privacy product and program development
    • Multiple major technology companies on designing privacy and security compliance programs and related matters before the FTC, state attorneys general, and international regulatory bodies
    • An entertainment company on matters before the FTC and state attorneys general
    • An e-commerce company on matters before the FTC and state attorneys general
    • A security software company on matters before the FTC
    • A Web3 company on matters before the FTC
    • A payment processor on matters before the FTC
    • Companies in multiple industries on assessing risk under state and federal wiretap laws, developing compliance programs, and responding to regulatory or litigation claims
    • Companies in multiple industries, including finance and technology, regarding privacy and cybersecurity disclosures in public filings and private placement memorandums*
    • Companies in multiple industries, including finance, technology, and education, on preparing for and responding to cybersecurity incidents*
    • A State Department official on testimony before Congress*
    • US intelligence agency officials on congressional and Department of Justice investigations*
    • The CEO of a global financial institution in connection with testimony before the House Financial Services Committee*
    • A global pharmaceutical company in connection with a congressional drug pricing investigation by the Senate Finance and House Oversight and Reform committees*

    *Matter handled prior to joining Latham

    Qualifications

    Bar Qualification

    • California
    • New York

    Education

    • JD, University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
    • BA in Political Science & Philosophy, University of Alabama
      magna cum laude

    Practices

    News & Insights

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