Sidra Zaheer
Senior Counsel and Chair of eDiscovery Practice
Sidra Zaheer is the Chair of Klinedinst’s eDiscovery practice and also a member of Klinedinst’s Information Governance, Privacy and Data Security, and Professional Liability practice groups. She has extensive experience advising clients on complex electronic discovery issues, information governance and data management. Ms. Zaheer advises clients on eDiscovery best practices and strategy at all stages of litigation, including the preservation of data, defensible collection of data, negotiation of ESI protocols, negotiation of search terms, optimizing document review workflows and production obligations under State and Federal Law. Before joining Klinedinst PC, she worked with multiple AmLaw 100 firms to resolve discovery disputes in complex litigation and government investigations. Educational History • University of London, LL.B. (J.D. equivalent) • University of Texas School of Law, LL.M. Ms. Zaheer is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), and is very well equipped to advise clients on identifying, evaluating and managing risks associated with privacy and information security practices. Her expertise includes a deep understanding of the California Consumer Privacy Act, GLB, HIPAA, COPPA, CAN-SPAM, FCRA and security breach notification laws. Ms. Zaheer believes strongly in leveraging legal technology to best serve clients. Before beginning her practice of law, she worked as a legal analyst with Bloomberg Law where she helped develop legal research, legal analytics and transactional tools that are now widely used throughout the legal industry.
Carey L. Cooper
Partner
Carey Cooper is an seasoned litigator and trial attorney with over 20 years of experience representing clients throughout California, including in arbitration, pre-litigation negotiation, and all phases of civil litigation including jury and bench trials. In addition to handling business disputes, she has been litigated product liability, environmental, real estate, and contract disputes. Ms. Cooper has also achieved favorable appellate court rulings for her clients. Ms. Cooper graduated cum laude from California State University, Northridge before attending Washington & Lee University School of Law, where she also graduated cum laude. For over 20 years, she has has worked as a civil litigator and trial attorney with the Klinedinst PC law firm, where she is currently a shareholder. Ms. Cooper is the recipient of the AV®-Preeminent™ peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell. From 2015 too 2025, she has been featured in San Diego Super Lawyers® based on independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. The San Diego Business Journal profiled Ms. Cooper in 2014 and 2015 as one of its Best of the Bar, having previously featured her as a nominee in its “Women Who Mean Business.” The San Diego Daily Transcript has recognized her as a San Diego County "Top Attorney" in real estate litigation. Ms. Cooper also maintains a top “Superb” ranking on Avvo.
