Last Updated: July 1, 2026
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
At Riker Danzig LLP (“Riker Danzig,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of information entrusted to us by our clients, prospective clients, website visitors, and other individuals who interact with us (collectively, “you” or “your”).
This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) describes how we collect, use, and disclose information about individuals collected in connection with our business operations, including information collected through our website, www.riker.com, from visitors to our offices and events, and through our communications and interactions with you subject to the qualifications below (“Personal Information”).
By accessing our website, engaging our services, or otherwise providing us with your information, you acknowledge that you understand this Policy and consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your Personal Information as described herein. If you require clarification of any part of this Policy, you may contact us using the information at the bottom of this Policy.
This Policy addresses:
- The categories of Personal Information we collect and how we collect it;
- How we use and process Personal Information;
- The disclosure of Personal Information;
- Your rights regarding our collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information and the choices you may have regarding our use of your Personal Information; and
- How you can contact
This Policy applies to Personal Information we collect, use, and disclose in connection with:
- Our business operations;
- Our website, blogs, and other online platforms;
- Email communications, newsletters, legal alerts, and marketing materials;
- Event registrations, webinars, seminars, and educational programs;
- General business inquiries, consultations, and networking activities;
- Payment processing and billing operations;
- Marketing and business development activities; and
- Other business functions.
This Policy addresses our interactions with you in an individual or household context and does not apply to interactions in a commercial or employment context.
This Policy also does not apply to client information, information collected or created in the course of providing legal services, materials subject to the attorney-client privilege, the work-product doctrine, or other legal privileges. Such information is governed by court rules, rules of professional conduct, and other rules and procedures of applicable jurisdictions and will be handled in accordance with our ethical and professional obligations that govern attorney-client relationships and confidentiality.
If you have retained our services, the use and retention of your Personal Information will be governed by our professional obligations and our agreements with you, including the terms of our engagement letter and associated documentation.
CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect and process the following categories and examples of Personal Information. Personal Information does not include publicly available information. Information that has been de-identified or that cannot be attributed to an identified or identifiable consumer is also not considered Personal Information.
Identifiers and Contact Information: names, aliases, preferred names, postal addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, unique personal identifiers and online identifiers, social security numbers and tax identification numbers (when required), driver’s license numbers, and other identification numbers.
Professional or Employment-Related Information: current and former employers, job titles, company locations, business contact information, résumé and curriculum vitae information, professional licenses and certifications, professional training and continuing education, areas of legal interest or expertise, professional achievements and publications, speaking engagements and presentations, industry affiliations and memberships, and bar admission information and professional certifications.
Financial and Commercial Information: payment card details processed through third-party processors, bank account information, billing address and payment preferences, transaction history, payment records, and credit information.
Internet or Network Activity: search and browsing history within our website; internet protocol (“IP”) addresses, device information including device identifiers, device type, operating system, and browser type; geolocation data derived from your IP address; cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies data; and other information about your interaction with our websites, applications, or advertisements.
Preferences and Communication Data: communication preferences, marketing and newsletter subscriptions, event attendance and participation, survey responses and feedback, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
Audio, Electronic, Visual, and Similar Information: photographs, audio recordings, and video recordings from events or meetings; recordings of consultations or meetings with consent; recordings from webinars or virtual meetings; voicemails; and video messages.
Other Information: any other information you voluntarily provide in web forms, event registrations, surveys, or communications with us.
Special Categories of Information: Except for financial information required for payment processing and information relevant to legal representation, we do not intentionally collect sensitive data such as data revealing racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, citizenship or immigration status, precise geolocation data, health or medical information, or biometric or genetic data.
SOURCES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We collect Personal Information from various sources, including:
Direct Collection from Individuals: information you provide when engaging or inquiring about our legal services; data submitted through our website, contact forms, and online inquiries; information provided during consultations, meetings, and communications; interactions on social media; registration data for events, webinars, and educational programs; subscription information for newsletters and client alerts; survey responses; and feedback submissions.
Automatic Collection Through Technology: cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies on our website; server logs and analytics data; device and browser information; usage patterns; and website navigation data.
Third-Party Sources: publicly available sources, including professional profiles posted on the internet, social media platforms, and professional networking sites; professional directories and bar associations; event organizers and co-sponsors; marketing partners and lead generation services; data brokers and list providers (in compliance with applicable laws); court records, public filings, and other government records; news articles; and press releases.
Service Providers and Vendors: payment processors and financial institutions; technology vendors and cloud service providers; client-relationship management, marketing and communications platforms; event management companies; and research and due diligence services.
PURPOSES OF PROCESSING PERSONAL INFORMATION
We process Personal Information for business and professional purposes, including the following:
Professional Services and Client Representation: providing professional services, including legal advice, counsel, representation, and advocacy; evaluating matters and prospective matters; conducting legal and factual research and case preparation; managing client relationships and communications; performing conflict-of-interest checks and ethical screenings; communicating with clients, courts, experts and consultants, other parties and counsel, witnesses, and others while handling legal disputes, legal transactions, or other matter; maintaining client files and case records; and facilitating court filings, legal proceedings, and transactions on behalf of our clients.
Business Operations and Administration: processing payments and managing billing operations, transmitting invoices and other information via third-party electronic billing platforms, maintaining accurate business records and accounts, conducting internal audits and compliance reviews, managing vendor relationships and service provider agreements, facilitating business continuity and disaster recovery.
Marketing and Business Development: developing and maintaining relationships with client and prospective clients; providing newsletters, legal alerts, and educational content; producing Firm podcasts; organizing and promoting events, webinars, and seminars; conducting market research and business analysis; creating and distributing thought-leadership content; and evaluating and improving the services that we provide.
Website Operations and Technology Services: operating, maintaining, and improving our websites and online platforms; providing technical support and customer service; analyzing website usage and performance metrics; implementing security measures and fraud prevention; and customizing user experience and content delivery.
Compliance and Legal Obligations: complying with applicable laws, regulations, and court orders; responding to legal process, including subpoenas and discovery requests; conducting anti-money laundering and know-your-customer screenings; maintaining records as required by professional conduct rules; and reporting obligations under state and federal laws.
Security and Risk Management: protecting the security and integrity of our systems and the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information; investigating and preventing fraud, unauthorized access, and security incidents; conducting risk assessments and security audits; implementing access controls and monitoring systems; conducting background checks; and responding to data breaches and security incidents.
Additional Uses: In any other way we may describe when you provide the information and for any other purpose with your consent.
DISCLOSURE AND SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We do not sell, rent, or trade Personal Information for monetary or other valuable consideration. However, we may disclose Personal Information to third parties, including the categories of information identified above, in the following circumstances:
Providing Professional Services and Representation of Clients: We may disclose Personal Information to clients, courts, experts and consultants, service providers, other parties and counsel, witnesses, and other third parties in connection with our provision of legal advice, counsel, advocacy, representation, and other professional services and while evaluating prospective matters.
Service Providers and Vendors: We may share Personal Information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business, including cloud computing and data storage providers, information technology support and cybersecurity services, payment processors and financial institutions, marketing and communications platforms, document management and e-discovery vendors, research and due diligence services, event management and webinar platforms, and website hosting and content delivery networks.
Professional Advisors and Consultants: We may share Personal Information with professional advisors, including outside counsel and co-counsel, accountants and auditors, insurance providers and brokers, business advisors, expert witnesses, and other consultants.
Legal and Regulatory Authorities: We may disclose Personal Information when required or permitted by law, including in response to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal process; to comply with regulatory investigations or inquiries; to protect our legal rights and interests; to protect the legal rights and interests of our clients; to prevent fraud or other illegal activities; to protect the safety and security of individuals; and as required by professional conduct rules and ethical obligations.
Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business transaction, Personal Information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections and notice requirements.
Firm Events: We may disclose Personal Information to bar associations, educational or business development vendors, CLE providers, and similar vendors in connection with application for CLE credit and other professional continuing education credit and to entities involved in assisting with events that we host.
With Your Consent: We may disclose Personal Information with your consent or at your direction, including sharing information with third parties you designate, publishing testimonials or recommendations, and participating in joint marketing or educational initiatives.
Emergency Situations: We may disclose Personal Information without consent in emergency situations to protect life, health, or safety, or to prevent harm to individuals or damage to property.
CONSUMER PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your state of residence and the applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information. These rights may include:
Right to Know and Access: the right to information about the categories of Personal Information we collect about you, the sources from which we collect Personal Information, the business or commercial purposes for collecting Personal Information, the categories of third parties with whom we share Personal Information, and the Personal Information we have collected about you.
Right to Correct: the right to request correction of any inaccuracies in the Personal Information we have collected about you. We will make reasonable efforts to correct inaccurate information upon verification of your identity and the accuracy of the proposed correction.
Right to Delete: the right to request deletion of Personal Information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions, including information (i) necessary to complete transactions or provide requested services, (ii) required for compliance with legal obligations, (iii) subject to attorney-client privilege or professional conduct rules, (iv) necessary for security purposes or fraud prevention, and (v) necessary for maintaining a record of the deletion request and for ensuring information remains deleted from our records.
Right to Data Portability: the right to request a copy of your Personal Information once during any twelve-month period in a portable, machine-readable format that allows you to transmit the data to another entity.
Right to Opt-Out: the right to opt out of (i) the sale of your Personal Information (we do not sell Personal Information), (ii) targeted advertising based on your Personal Information, (iii) profiling in furtherance of automated decision-making.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights, including by (i) denying goods or services, (ii) charging different prices or rates, (iii) providing different levels or quality of services, or (iv) suggesting that you may receive different service or treatment.
How to Exercise Your Rights: To exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@riker.com. When submitting a request, please provide sufficient information to allow us to verify your identity, the authority of any agent acting on your behalf, locate your Personal Information in our systems, and process your request. We may request additional information to verify your identity and prevent fraudulent requests.
Response Timeline: We will endeavor to respond to your request within forty-five days of receipt. If additional time is needed, we may extend our response period by an additional forty-five days with notice to you of the extension and the reason for it.
Appeal Process: In the event that you are not satisfied with the response to a request relating to your privacy rights, you may submit an appeal by sending an email to privacy@riker.com with “[PRIVACY APPEAL]” in the subject line. We will inform you of any action taken or not taken in response to the appeal, along with a written explanation of the reasons for our decision, within forty-five days of the receipt of your appeal.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our services are not marketed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13 except as necessary to provide legal services to our clients. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from a child under 13 that is not required for our legal representation, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not owned or controlled by us. This Policy does not apply to third-party websites, services, or applications. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites, services, or applications before providing them with your Personal Information.
We may also integrate third-party services into our website, such as social media plugins, analytics tools, or payment processors. The third parties providing these services may collect information about your interactions with their services. Please review their privacy policies for information about their data practices.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, applicable laws, or other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes to this Policy, we will:
- Post the updated version of the Policy to our website;
- Update the “Effective Date” at the top of this Policy; and
- Take other steps as required by applicable law.
We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices. Your continued use of our services or other interaction with us after changes to this Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Policy or our privacy practices or if you wish to exercise privacy rights you may have, you can contact us at privacy@riker.com. For privacy rights requests, please use the subject line “Privacy Rights Request” and include sufficient information to verify your identity and process your request.
We are committed to addressing any privacy concerns promptly and will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law. We will endeavor to respond to all inquiries within forty-five days or a shorter period of time as required by law.
