McDonald Hopkins welcomes former Indiana Deputy Attorney General to its national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group

McDonald Hopkins is proud to welcome Associate Hannah Jones to the firm’s Litigation Department and the national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group. Hannah’s addition to the group is just the latest in its ongoing growth, a testament to its expanding influence and the rising demand for expertise in data privacy and cybersecurity.

Hannah shared that McDonald Hopkins' reputation as a destination firm played a key role in her decision to join.

“I was attracted to McDonald Hopkins because of its culture, investment in its attorneys, and its accomplishments and involvement in the data privacy world,” she said. “What makes McDonald Hopkins’ Data Privacy and Cybersecurity practice unique is its combination of knowledge of data privacy and cybersecurity law, relationships across the industry, and attorneys with a wide range of backgrounds and professional experiences. This combination allows McDonald Hopkins to create client-focused solutions and help address client needs.”

Hannah specializes in incident response and pre-breach services. Her experience in data privacy and cybersecurity stems from her time as a Deputy Attorney General in the Data Privacy and ID Theft Unit for the Office of the Indiana Attorney General. In this role, she enforced laws and sanctions related to data breaches and HIPAA violations, investigated ransomware attacks, issued civil investigative demands to ensure compliance with privacy regulations and collaborated with Attorneys General nationwide on multistate investigations and settlements. She is well-versed in handling the implications and minimizing the harm of incidents that have a broad impact on consumers.

“Hannah’s unique experience as a Deputy Attorney General and her deep understanding of breaches, regulatory compliance, and consumer protection aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing top-tier, client-focused solutions in this increasingly complex landscape,” said Dominic Paluzzi, co-chair of McDonald Hopkins’ Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group. “We are thrilled to have her on board.”

Hannah received her J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law. She represents clients across the country working remotely for the Detroit office of McDonald Hopkins.