Michaela Hohwieler
Attorney, Public Entity Litigation
Michaela Hohwieler represents governments in complex public entity litigation involving consumer protection, public nuisance, technology, data privacy, and pharmaceutical matters.
Biography
As a member of Nachawati Law Group’s Public Entity Litigation division, Michaela focuses her practice on representing governments in complex civil enforcement actions in the areas of consumer protection, public nuisance, environmental harms, fraud against taxpayers/false claims, qui tam whistleblower actions, and more.
Having served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division of the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office from 2019 to 2023, she gained invaluable experience in representing the interests of consumers and the State. Michaela worked on a wide range of complex civil enforcement cases, honing her skills in litigation, legal research, and persuasive legal writing. Her experience in this role has equipped her with the ability to navigate intricate legal matters, from case filing to trial.
During her tenure at the Nebraska Office of the Attorney General, Michaela represented the interests of consumers by investigating and prosecuting cases involving fraudulent acts, deceptive advertising, and unfair trade practices. Additionally, Michaela has drafted proposed consumer protection legislation, providing her with a comprehensive perspective on the legal framework surrounding consumer rights and business practices. Michaela’s dedication to safeguarding the rights of consumers and her ability to navigate the intricacies of consumer protection law have been central to her success in this role.
Michaela is currently licensed to practice in Nebraska and Minnesota. She is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals. Michaela is an avid baseball fan and enjoys attending as many Minnesota Twins games as she can with her husband and daughter.
Areas of Focus
Public Client Representation
Consumer Protection
Tech Litigation
Public Nuisance
Medical Drug and Medical Devices
Privacy and Data Breach
Notable Litigations
State Attorneys General Social Media Platform Litigation
Currently represent the States of Nevada and Mississippi, as well as the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in state court consumer protection litigation against Meta Platforms (parent company of Messenger, Instagram, and Facebook), TikTok, Snapchat, and Alphabet (parent company of Google and YouTube). 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.
Social Media Platforms Multistate Investigation
Instrumental in formulating and leading the Multistate Attorney Generals 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.
State Attorneys General Temu Litigation
Currently represent the States of Arkansas and Nebraska, as well as the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in state court consumer protection litigation against Chinese e-commerce giant Temu. This litigation focuses on Temu’s illegal data collection and protection practices as well as various illegal tactics Temu uses to entice buyers to order low-cost items.