Courtney Otto

Courtney Otto helps clients address complex privacy issues related to emerging state privacy laws, law enforcement access, third-party subpoenas, and constitutional protections. Courtney advocates zealously for clients’ interests and applies her sharp analysis to translate thorny legal issues into practical guidance. Her day-to-day primarily focuses on supporting clients as they navigate state and federal privacy laws, including the federal Stored Communications Act, the California Electronic Communications Privacy Act (CalECPA), and California’s Shine the Light Law. She also helps clients assess state and federal constitutional considerations, including First Amendment issues, when clients receive third-party subpoenas.

Courtney received her J.D. from Boston University School of Law, graduating cum laude. Courtney served as executive editor of the Journal of Science & Technology Law and completed a concentration in risk management and compliance and a specialization in privacy and data security. Additionally, her privacy law credentials include a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

Prior to joining Perkins Coie, Courtney gained experience analyzing complex statutes as a student advocate of Boston University School of Law's Compliance Policy Clinic and as a Matthew Z. Gomes fellow of the BU/MIT Student Innovations Clinic (formerly BU/MIT Technology Law Clinic).

Courtney maintains an active pro bono practice and was recently recognized by the District of Columbia Courts for her commitment to pro bono. She received high honors recognition on the 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, for providing more than 100 hours of pro bono legal assistance in 2025.