Lauren Tsuji
- Seattle
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Lauren is an experienced class-action litigator who defends technology clients against lawsuits involving privacy, data security, and related claims.
Lauren Tsuji represents technology companies in privacy and data security litigation and consumer class actions. She has extensive experience litigating disputes involving the Biometric Information Privacy Act, California Invasion of Privacy Act, Video Privacy Protection Act, and other state and federal privacy statutes. Lauren also helps online platforms protect free speech rights by litigating matters under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and the First Amendment. She manages all stages of civil litigation, including discovery, briefing and arguing dispositive motions, and trial preparation. Lauren has represented clients in jury trials for patent infringement, resulting in findings of noninfringement and invalidity.
Additionally, Lauren counsels clients on compliance with privacy and data protection laws, including laws addressing the collection and use of biometric data, and on issues related to government surveillance and demands for user information.
On a pro bono basis, Lauren represents survivors of domestic violence in restraining order and immigration proceedings and advocates for the privacy rights of victims and witnesses in felony domestic violence and sexual assault cases. Her pro bono practice also consists of amicus briefing, including before the Supreme Court of the United States.
Dedicated to building an inclusive, intersectional community and supporting women lawyers of color, Lauren serves as the co-chair of the Women of Color Resource Group at Perkins Coie.
Education & Credentials
Education
- Stanford Law School, J.D., with pro bono distinction, 2014
- Cornell University, B.S., Urban and Regional Studies; Asian American Studies, with honors, 2011
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
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California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Related Employment
- DLA Piper (US), East Palo Alto, CA, Patent Litigation Associate, 2016-2017; DLA Piper/Krantz Pro Bono Fellow, 2014-2016
Clerkships
- Hon. Marsha J. Pechman, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Litigation – Patent Law, 2023-2025
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington, Local Rules Committee
Community Involvement
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Member
- William L. Dwyer American Inn of Court, Member
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Mentor
