Associate
Charles L. J. Turner
Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Public Policy, Regulatory & Government Affairs
Overview
From private technology companies to global financial institutions, Charles represents clients in complex commercial litigation involving class actions, data privacy, and various consumer protection statutes. Charles regularly advises on anti-corruption matters in which international businesses rely on his diligence to ensure their compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. He also advises the firm on campaign finance and the Political Reform Act.
Experience
- Represented a communications technology company in a class action involving alleged violations of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA).
- Managed expert witness during site investigations for a global video hosting company in a lawsuit involving the federal Wiretap Act (ECPA), Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), and Stored Communications Act (SCA).
- Represented a major telecommunications company in enforcing its arbitration agreement and the use of test cases in mass arbitration.
- Acted as local counsel in a number of successful defenses of a Fortune 100 financial institution facing claims under the California Unfair Competition Law (UCL) and other state and federal consumer protection statutes.
Education
- Howard University School of Law, JD, cum laude
- Lindenwood University, MA
- Saint Louis University, BA
Admissions
- California
Courts
- US District Court for the Eastern District of California
- US District Court for the Northern District of California
- US District Court for the Central District of California