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

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

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana

Court Admissions

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