Brian McGinnis

Brian J. McGinnis

Partner, Data Security and Privacy Co-Chair

Brian J. McGinnis is a partner with Barnes & Thornburg where he is a founding member and co-chair of the firm's Data Security and Privacy Law practice group and a member of the Intellectual Property Department and Internet and Technology practice.

Brian McGinnis is a founder and co-chair of Barnes & Thornburg’s Data Security and Privacy Law practice group, a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), and the firm’s chief privacy officer (CPO). With nearly 20 years of experience, Brian's practice is strategically focused at the critical intersection of law and technology, providing comprehensive guidance to clients navigating the complex digital landscape.

Credentials

Education

  • Indiana University-Bloomington, B.A., 2001
  • Valparaiso University Law School, J.D., 2004

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
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