Associates Gloria J. Medina and David Saldamando have been named 2026 Rising Stars by Law360, a prestigious recognition honoring a select group of attorneys whose exceptional accomplishments and influence in the legal profession far “belie their age.”  Recognized as part of the next generation of legal leaders, Gloria was honored in the Cybersecurity & Privacy category and David was recognized in the Class Action category.

Gloria was recognized as a Cybersecurity & Privacy Rising Star for her exceptional work representing consumers in complex cybersecurity and data privacy litigation.  Most notably, Gloria was a key member of the trial team that secured the historic jury verdict against Meta Platforms, one of the first cases in which a jury held a major technology company accountable for its handling of consumers' sensitive health information.  She also plays a significant role in litigations against Amazon, PowerSchool, NBCUniversal, and other companies involving alleged cybersecurity and data privacy violations, where she has helped secure significant procedural victories in this emerging area of law. 

David was recognized as a Class Action Rising Star for his exceptional work representing institutional investors and consumers in high-stakes class action litigation.  Among his many successes, David played an integral role in the team that secured a $126.3 million settlement mid-trial against Alta Mesa, a $78 million settlement against Catalent, and a $47.5 million settlement against Olaplex, among others.  In addition to his securities work, he was also a key member of the trial team that achieved the historic jury verdict against Meta, finding the company liable for its role in the unauthorized collection and commercial use of highly sensitive health data from the Flo Health app. 

Law360's Rising Stars awards recognize attorneys under the age of 40 whose outstanding legal accomplishments, leadership, and impact have distinguished them among the profession's most promising young attorneys.  Gloria and David's recognition reflects both the exceptional caliber of their work and their growing influence in their respective practice areas.