Nathanial J. Wood
Overview
Nathanial Wood is a partner in Crowell & Moring's Litigation Group in the firm's Los Angeles office. His practice focuses on the litigation of complex commercial matters, including privacy and cybersecurity and class actions. Nathanial has substantial experience representing clients at all phases of the litigation process, from pre-litigation counseling through trial and appeals.
Career & Education
- University of California, Davis, B.A., B.S., with Honors, 1999
- University of Southern California, Gould School of Law, J.D., Order of the Coif, 2002
- California
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Nathanial's Insights
Firm News | 1 min read | 05.09.24
Inner City Law Center Honors Crowell & Moring with 2024 Humanitarian Award
Los Angeles – May 9, 2024: Inner City Law Center recognized Crowell & Moring with the 2024 Humanitarian Award in recognition of the firm’s exemplary pro bono efforts to address the homeless crisis in Los Angeles. The Humanitarian Award is awarded annually to an individual or entity who has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to the underprivileged men, women, and children of Los Angeles. The award was presented at Inner City Law Center’s 24 Annual Awards Luncheon on May 8 in Los Angeles.
Speaking Engagement | 05.08.24
"Emerging Issues in California Law," Health Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Crowell & Moring , 2024.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 02.09.21
11th Cir. Rejects Standing Due to Threat of Future Identity Theft & Further Deepens Circuit Split
Representative Matters
- Defended national hotel chain in class action alleging violation of data protection statute as a result of a malware intrusion. Obtained voluntary dismissal of all claims with prejudice without payment to plaintiff or the putative class.
- Defended major academic medical center in complex class actions alleging violations of privacy and consumer laws as a result of a cyberattack on its computer network potentially affecting over 4.5 million individuals.
- Defended research university from claims for allegedly permitting unauthorized access to proprietary data.
- Defended military contractor and employee against claims of trade secret misappropriation based on allegedly wrongful acquisition of corporate data.
- Defended major national health plan in class actions in federal and state court alleging violation of medical privacy laws arising out of a data security incident affecting over two million plan members. Obtained favorable settlement after the consolidated class action complaint was dismissed.
- Defended international car rental company in class action alleging statutory violations arising out of rental pricing notification practices. Obtained voluntary dismissal of class claims and favorable settlement on an individual basis without need for class certification proceedings.
- Defended major government contractor in litigation alleging violations of the False Claims Act. Client prevailed on all claims at trial.
- Represented major home appliances manufacturer in antitrust action against foreign supplier of electronics in federal price-fixing litigation.
- Represented public university in an action seeking to halt a multimillion dollar development on university property. Defeated at trial plaintiff’s efforts to block the development and successfully defended the trial court’s ruling on appeal.
- Represented several former partners of a law firm sued for breach of fiduciary duty by their former firm. Obtained decision in favor of the partners following a six week bench trial.
Nathanial's Insights
Firm News | 1 min read | 05.09.24
Inner City Law Center Honors Crowell & Moring with 2024 Humanitarian Award
Los Angeles – May 9, 2024: Inner City Law Center recognized Crowell & Moring with the 2024 Humanitarian Award in recognition of the firm’s exemplary pro bono efforts to address the homeless crisis in Los Angeles. The Humanitarian Award is awarded annually to an individual or entity who has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to the underprivileged men, women, and children of Los Angeles. The award was presented at Inner City Law Center’s 24 Annual Awards Luncheon on May 8 in Los Angeles.
Speaking Engagement | 05.08.24
"Emerging Issues in California Law," Health Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Crowell & Moring , 2024.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 02.09.21
11th Cir. Rejects Standing Due to Threat of Future Identity Theft & Further Deepens Circuit Split
Insights
Nathanial's Insights
Firm News | 1 min read | 05.09.24
Inner City Law Center Honors Crowell & Moring with 2024 Humanitarian Award
Los Angeles – May 9, 2024: Inner City Law Center recognized Crowell & Moring with the 2024 Humanitarian Award in recognition of the firm’s exemplary pro bono efforts to address the homeless crisis in Los Angeles. The Humanitarian Award is awarded annually to an individual or entity who has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to the underprivileged men, women, and children of Los Angeles. The award was presented at Inner City Law Center’s 24 Annual Awards Luncheon on May 8 in Los Angeles.
Speaking Engagement | 05.08.24
"Emerging Issues in California Law," Health Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Crowell & Moring , 2024.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 02.09.21
11th Cir. Rejects Standing Due to Threat of Future Identity Theft & Further Deepens Circuit Split
