Overview
Juliana is an Associate in McDonald Hopkins’ Litigation Department and its national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice. Her practice focuses on incident response and regulatory defense.
Prior to joining McDonald Hopkins, Juliana advised organizations across a range of industries on high-stakes cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware attacks, business email compromise, and third-party breaches. She has experience guiding clients through all phases of incident response, from initial detection and containment through remediation, recovery, and regulatory compliance. She has also represented clients in commercial litigation, consumer class actions, and regulatory enforcement matters arising from data breaches and alleged privacy violations under federal and state laws, including CCPA/CPRA and HIPAA.
In addition, Juliana has experience in the cryptocurrency space, where she assisted victims of fraud and theft in tracing stolen digital assets, developing legal recovery strategies, and coordinating with law enforcement to pursue asset recovery. Earlier in her career, she gained experience supporting investigations and litigation involving anti-fraud statutes through her work with the New York Attorney General’s office.
She received her J.D. from the University at Buffalo School of Law and a B.A. from the University at Buffalo.
Credentials
Education
University at Buffalo School of Law
University at Buffalo
Admissions – State
- New York
Professional & Civic
Professional Activities
University at Buffalo Alumni Association, Member
Erie County Bar Association, Member
New York State Bar Association, Member
International Association of Privacy Professionals, Member
Events
Speaking Engagements
Cybersecurity and Ethics; New York State Attorney General
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Considerations for Real Estate; Erie County Bar Association Real Property Committee
Cyber Risks for Attorneys; New York State Bar Association