Overview
Chelsea is an Associate in the Litigation Department at McDonald Hopkins and part of the firm’s national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group. Chelsea focuses on best practices for preventing and responding to cybersecurity incidents, including incident response, data breach notification, and regulatory investigations. With a strong focus on advising companies across various industries, she brings extensive knowledge in navigating the complexities of data privacy and cybersecurity.
Her experience extends to the digital advertising technology sector, where she has provided comprehensive legal guidance on product compliance with regulations such as General Data Protection Regulation and California Consumer Privacy Act. Chelsea also has a robust background in intellectual property law, advising on safeguarding rights through patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Additionally, Chelsea served as Product Counsel at a large technology firm focused on government contracting, where she oversaw legal compliance in product development, contract negotiations mitigating data privacy risks, and intellectual property protection. Her role involved collaborating closely with sales, procurement, and regulatory agencies to ensure legal adherence and streamline processes.
Chelsea earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law and has a Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights from Southern Methodist University.
Credentials
Education
University of Baltimore School of Law
Southern Methodist Univeristy
Professional & Civic
Professional Activities
International Association of Privacy Professionals
Licensing Executives Society, USA and Canada
Association of Corporate Counsel
Maryland State Bar Association
American Bar Association (Data Privacy, Cybersecurity and Technology