Key individuals and firms: Spencer Persson, a data privacy litigator with expertise in defending high-stakes cases involving data breaches, phishing scams, wiretapping, and mishandling of sensitive personal information (including over 20 matters in prior years, 11 class actions), moves from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP (DWT), where he was based at 350 S Grand Ave, Fl 27, Los Angeles, and listed as an active California Bar licensee (#235054).[1][2][3][5][7] No agencies or legislation are directly named in the hire.
Background and timeline: Persson joined DWT in April 2020 from Norton Rose Fulbright to bolster its California privacy and class action teams amid rising CCPA-driven litigation in data security, health privacy, and remote work vulnerabilities; this marked DWT's California expansion, his third LA addition that year.[1][7] His DWT tenure (2020–2026) built on USC Law (2004) credentials and national experience in TCPA, FACTA, and CIPA cases, preceding his shift to BakerHostetler.[1][2]
Newsworthiness: The hire enhances BakerHostetler's capabilities in surging digital privacy litigation amid ongoing state privacy laws post-CCPA and escalating data risks, positioning the firm competitively in high-demand class actions just days ago (April 7, 2026).[1][3][4] Persson's proven track record "beefs up" the team for tech, finance, and healthcare clients facing enforcement.[1][5]