Meredith Halama
About Meredith
Meredith’s practice sits at the intersection of privacy laws and the adtech ecosystem. With more than 20 years of privacy law experience, and 15 focused on advertising technology, Meredith advises clients on the ever-evolving US privacy legal landscape with a practical, results-oriented approach and defends them before regulators in matters concerning the use and disclosure of personal information for advertising purposes. Her work spans innovative industries, and she supports major technology platforms, streaming services, publishers, retailers and advertising technology intermediaries.
Passions
Time with my kids
College football
Pugs
Mountains
I help clients navigate the thicket of US privacy laws and enforcement priorities, marrying decades of experience with deep industry knowledge to deliver practical solutions that unlock strategic objectives.
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Admissions and credentials
- District of Columbia
Rankings and accolades
Chambers Global Guide: Privacy & Data Security (2024 – 2026)
Chambers USA: Privacy & Data Security: Privacy (2022 – 2026)
Chambers USA: Privacy & Data Security: Ad Tech (2022 – 2026)
Chambers USA: “America’s Leading Lawyer” – Nationwide: Privacy & Data Security and Privacy & Data Security: Adtech (2022 – 2025)
Lawdragon: 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers (2024 – 2025)
BTI: Client Service All-Stars (2022)
Best Lawyers in America: Privacy and Data Security Law (2024 – 2026) and Advertising Law (2026)
Memberships and affiliations
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Meredith is among the most knowledgeable, practical, and nuanced counselors I’ve had the fortune of working with. She helps me understand challenging issues and always communicates clearly.
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