Nachawati Law GroupNachawati Law GroupNachawati Law GroupMichaela Hohwieler is a dedicated attorney within Nachawati Law Group’s Public Entity Litigation division, where she specializes in representing government entities in intricate civil enforcement actions.
Before joining Nachawati Law Group, Michaela served as Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division of the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office. As Assistant Attorney General, Michaela not only played a central role in litigating complex civil enforcement cases but also spearheaded collaborative efforts by working closely with Assistant Attorneys General in numerous states. Her proactive approach involved maintaining and nurturing strong working relationships with legal counterparts across the country, fostering a network of cooperation and knowledge exchange. Michaela's adept coordination of multi-state legal challenges demonstrated her commitment to effective collaboration, consistently yielding favorable outcomes for consumers. Her well-established reputation for fostering and maintaining strong working relationships with legal professionals in Attorneys General Offices and beyond underscores her dedication to effective legal advocacy on a broader scale.
Michaela earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law. Prior to attending law school, Michaela graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
State of Nevada Social Media Platform Litigation – Currently represent the State of Nevada in consumer protection litigation against Meta Platforms (parent company of Messenger, Instagram, and Facebook), TikTok, and Snapchat. This litigation focuses on the design elements of these companies’ social media and messaging apps and alleges that these design elements cause harm to minor users under the age of 18.
State of Mississippi Social Media Platform Litigation – Currently represent the State of Mississippi in consumer protection litigation against Meta Platforms. This litigation focuses on the design elements of the Instagram app and alleges that these design elements cause harm to minor users under the age of 18.
Social Media Platforms Multistate Investigation – Instrumental in formulating and leading the Multistate Attorneys General investigation into Social Media Platforms and the negative addictive effects that features of these platforms have on children. Ultimately secured the participation of 52 separate states and territories in this investigation. This investigation has led to the Social Media Platform litigation currently being pursued by over 40 State Attorneys General.
Google Location Tracking Practices Multistate Investigation and Settlement – During her tenure at the Nebraska Office of the Attorney General, Michaela helped co-lead a multistate investigation into Google’s location tracking practices. This endeavor resulted in a landmark settlement with Google, addressing concerns about its purportedly deceptive practices regarding location tracking settings within Google Accounts. This intricate investigation involved intensive negotiations, ultimately resulting in a historic $391.5 million settlement involving 40 states. This achievement marks the most significant privacy settlement ever reached by state attorneys general.
Hotel Resort Fees Multistate Investigation and Settlements - During her tenure at the Nebraska Office of the Attorney General, Michaela spearheaded a comprehensive multistate investigation and settlement with numerous major hotel chains—including Hilton, Marriott, Omni, and Choice—resolving issues surrounding hidden fees and unfair pricing practices. The settlements led to commitments from hotel chains to prominently display the total cost of a hotel stay, inclusive of room rates and mandatory fees, on their booking websites, ensuring that consumers have clear and upfront information when making lodging arrangements.
Blackbaud Multistate Data Breach Investigation and Settlement - Michaela worked alongside 49 other states to reach a landmark multistate settlement with software giant Blackbaud, addressing grave concerns over its inadequate data security measures and response to a ransomware attack in 2020 that compromised the personal information of millions of individuals nationwide. The settlement addressed allegations that Blackbaud violated state consumer protection laws, breach notification requirements, and HIPAA regulations by neglecting to implement adequate security measures and failing to promptly notify customers. This transformative settlement mandated Blackbaud revamp its data security protocols and breach notification procedures, along with a substantial $49.5 million payment to the states.
The position will involve litigating product liability cases throughout all phases, from filing to trial. The job requires strong legal research and writing skills and a solid grasp of civil procedure.
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