BOSTON/NEW YORK, June 2, 2025: International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that Liza Cotter has returned as a Privacy & Cybersecurity partner in the Firm’s Technology & IP Transactions practice, based in the Boston and New York offices. She will work alongside Olivia J. Greer, Weil’s Head of U.S. Privacy and Cybersecurity.

“Liza is a talented privacy practitioner and commercial deal lawyer with significant expertise in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies,” said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf. “We are delighted that she has chosen to return to the Firm.”

“We couldn’t be happier to welcome Liza back to Weil. She is an excellent attorney and a truly collaborative team player,” said Michael J. Aiello, Chairman of Weil’s Corporate Department. “She will be a great addition to our leading Privacy & Cybersecurity team, which is uniquely focused on adding value to our clients’ commercial transactions.”

“Liza has a deep knowledge of the complex privacy and cybersecurity issues facing our clients in the technology space as well as across all sectors,” said Charan Sandhu, Head of Weil's Technology & IP Transactions Group. “She brings sound commercial judgment and a deep commitment to top client service, and we are thrilled to be welcoming her back to the Firm.”

“Liza brings broad expertise in the fields of privacy, data security and AI, and her unique experience will be invaluable to our clients,” said Ramona Nee, Co-Managing Partner of the Boston office, Co-Head of the Firm’s U.S. Private Equity practice and Co-Managing Partner of Weil. “She is a motivated builder and a fantastic colleague who will fit seamlessly back into the practice here at Weil.”

Liza advises clients across industries on a range of global privacy, data protection and cybersecurity matters. She focuses her practice on counseling clients regarding compliance with privacy regulations and the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies, negotiating corporate transactions as well as commercial technology and data sharing agreements, assisting clients in connection with cyber and data incident preparedness and response and handling regulatory investigations related to data processing and data security. 

Liza joins from Cooley LLP in Boston. She was previously a lawyer in Weil’s Technology & IP Transactions practice.

“Weil is where I began my career and I'm delighted to rejoin my outstanding colleagues on the Technology & IP Transactions team,” Liza said. “As AI and other technologies continue to advance, our clients will be looking to us to provide them with sound commercial advice in a rapidly shifting regulatory and transactional landscape. I look forward to working with the team to help navigate these complex and evolving issues.”

About Weil’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice

Weil’s Privacy & Cybersecurity practice leverages the experience of its practitioners in the United States and Europe to provide comprehensive counseling on the full spectrum of privacy and cybersecurity matters. We have extensive experience advising on compliance and risk management, assessing risk in transactions, performing due diligence, assisting in product development, guiding cybersecurity efforts, responding to data security incidents, and defending bet-the-company litigation.

About Weil's Boston Office

Weil’s Boston office provides sophisticated legal counsel in challenging and complex private equity and other corporate transactional and litigation matters. The Firm’s relationships with regional, national and international institutions have been a catalyst for our continued growth. Weil advises many of the largest private equity firms in the Boston area – including Advent International, Providence Equity Partners, PSG and many others – on their most significant matters. The Firm also represents clients in high-stakes commercial litigation and other complex business disputes.

About Weil

Founded in 1931, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has been a preeminent provider of legal services for more than 90 years. With approximately 1,200 lawyers in offices on three continents, Weil has been a pioneer in the marketplace and a first mover in the establishment of many significant practice areas. The Firm’s four departments, Corporate, Litigation, Restructuring, and Tax, Executive Compensation & Benefits, and more than two dozen practice groups are consistently recognized as leaders in their respective fields.