About Elliot
Elliot Bienenfeld is an attorney in the firm’s Toxic Torts Section, based in the Atlanta office. Throughout his career, Elliot has worked on large-scale complex litigation cases, with a particular focus on the intersection of technology and law. Elliot’s experience at the firm includes multiple cases against opioid manufacturers and distributors for their roles in the nation’s opioid crisis, as well as water pollution cases relating to PFAS and other contaminants.
Before joining the firm in 2021, Elliot was a discovery attorney and project manager for a firm specializing in customized solutions for managing electronically stored information (ESI) in legal matters. He advised clients on records management and data preservation through document production and deposition preparation. In addition to general discovery, Elliot acquired experience in cybersecurity, data privacy, and data breach response.
Elliot lives in Atlanta with his two dogs, Sushi (a Jack Russell terrier) and Walter (a very exuberant labradoodle). He has a small but close-knit family that lives in Israel. Elliot enjoys visiting them at least once every year. In his spare time away from work, Elliot enjoys taking walks with his dogs and exploring the city.
Community Involvement
Elliot volunteers with the Atlanta Humane Society and the Atlanta Habitat for Humanity.
- Georgia (2014)
- Court of Appeals for the State of Georgia (2014)
- Supreme Court of Georgia (2014)
- Emory University School of Law (J.D., 2014)
- Yeshiva of the Nation’s Capital (B.A., 2011)
2014 – Current
Career
Professional Associations
Elliot is a member of the Georgia State Bar and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. He works on pro bono cases through the firm’s connection with Street Grace, a program designed to assist victims of human trafficking.
Memberships
- Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
- Atlanta Humane Society
- Atlanta Relativity User Group
- AVLF Saturday Lawyer Program
- Georgia State Bar (eDiscovery & Technology Section)
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- International Association of Privacy Professionals
- Jewish Bar Association of Georgia
- Sedona Conference Working Groups 1 & 11
Education
A graduate of Yeshiva of the Nation’s Capital, Elliot earned a B.A. in Talmudic Law. He earned a J.D. from Emory University School of Law. While at Emory, Elliot was a Notes and Comments Editor for the Emory Bankruptcy Developments Journal.
Awards & Recognitions
Professional Accomplishments
Elliot is a member of the Georgia State Bar and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. He works on pro bono cases through the firm’s connection with Street Grace, a program designed to assist victims of human trafficking.
Awards and Recognitions
Elliot is a Relativity Certified Expert and holds a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) certification. Elliot is also a member of the Sedona Conference and is actively involved in the Conference’s Working Group 1 brainstorming and drafting committees.
Recent News
PSA for PFAS Water Settlements, Next Steps For Opt-Outs
Significant progress has been made in the ongoing AFFF multi-district litigation (MDL No. 2873), overseen…
North Alabama Utilities Board Files Suit Over PFAS Contamination
The Municipal Utilities Board of Albertville (Albertville MUB) has initiated legal action against several prominent…
Shelby, Talladega Counties’ Suit Against 3M, Others to Proceed
Two Alabama counties are moving forward with a lawsuit against chemical companies, including 3M, for…