McDonald Hopkins welcomes Jane Petoskey to its national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group

McDonald Hopkins is thrilled to welcome attorney Jane Petoskey as an Associate in the firm’s Litigation Department and national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group.

Jane said McDonald Hopkins is her destination firm because of the collaborative team of highly skilled attorneys who are passionate about providing exceptional data privacy advice.

“I am most excited about joining such a seamlessly run data privacy team that uses advanced technologies to provide intelligent and efficient legal advice to clients across a broad range of industries,” she added.

Her practice focuses on incident response and data breach matters, as well as data privacy and cybersecurity compliance work. She regularly advises clients of all sizes and industries through privacy and data security matters, including counseling clients on compliance with domestic and international laws and regulations, including the CCPA, COPPA, GLBA, HIPAA and HITECH, and GDPR.

Jane brings a steady, client-focused approach to matters that often arise during high-pressure situations.

“I frequently counsel clients through corporate emergencies, such as business interruption events, where they may be encountering certain issues for the first time,” she said. “In those moments, it’s critical to set clear expectations early, quickly build trust, and maintain strong communication.”

Prior to joining McDonald Hopkins, Jane represented clients in data incident and breach matters, advising organizations through incidents, regulatory inquiries, and notification obligations under U.S. state and federal and international privacy laws. She also assisted clients with developing and enhancing data privacy and security compliance programs and advising on related technology and vendor agreements.

She is particularly drawn to data privacy law for its practical, solutions-oriented nature.

“What I enjoy most about practicing in this area of law is the ability to help clients emerge from challenging situations, whether that be compliance gaps, security issues, or data breaches, in stronger positions,” Jane said. “These efforts often involve implementing employee training, new policies and procedures, stricter controls, and additional security measures, which ultimately reduce risk across a client’s entire business.”

Dominic Paluzzi, the co-chair of the firm’s Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice, said Jane is a natural fit for the team.

“As our data privacy and cybersecurity practice continues to grow, we are excited to welcome experienced attorneys like Jane who are eager to collaborate, build trusted client relationships, and continue developing alongside our expanding team,” he added.

Jane is a Certified Information Privacy Professional in the United States (CIPP/US) and a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), and she is a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP).