See more section
With close to two decades of experience as a prosecutor and leading regulator, including as Bureau Chief of the New York Attorney General’s Bureau of Internet and Technology, Kathleen A. McGee is a highly accomplished attorney offering clients a unique and unmatched skill set. Kathleen is the author of several state and local bills, most notably New York State’s Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act, which significantly increased data security obligations and broadened the definition of private information.
Clients benefit from both her sophisticated grasp of technology-related civil and criminal matters and her on-the-ground experience as a lead prosecutor in both jury and bench trials. She leverages her extensive public sector experience in representing clients before federal, state, and local law enforcement and regulators on issues ranging from criminal and civil investigations before the DOJ, SEC, FTC, and state AGs, to commercial disputes and advisory matters involving technology, data commodification, cybersecurity and privacy, consumer protection issues, AI, and data governance. Her practice includes representing established global businesses, scale-ups, and startups (including fintechs, investment groups, and governments) in multiple sectors, including ad tech, financial services, insurance tech, biotech, IoT, and retail.
Kathleen is regularly sought out for her extensive knowledge regarding data privacy and consumer protection. She has testified before the U.S. Congress, appearing before the House Financial Services Committee to address data breach enforcement and states' critical role in protecting consumers' personal information (October 25, 2017 testimony). Her testimony shaped the national conversation on balancing federal and state authority in cybersecurity regulation.
Additionally, Kathleen authored the New York law chapter of the ABA Antitrust Law Section, State Consumer Protection Law (1st Ed. 2022) and is a regular speaker, author, and interviewee for events and publications ranging from government investigations to data security and privacy and tech regulation, including AI.
Kathleen’s unique public sector experience gives her an edge in counseling emerging and mature companies on a broad spectrum of regulatory issues concerning technology, data security, and privacy. In addition, Kathleen’s experience in state and municipal government and her understanding of how the administrative code affects business provide a unique perspective on the intersection of commerce and the law. Clients appreciate her insights into how to identify unanticipated problems and develop creative, business-focused solutions.
As Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Internet & Technology for the New York State Attorney General’s Office, Kathleen was at the forefront of regulation, enforcement initiatives, and public policy involving privacy, data security, and consumer protection, among other issues. She led the NYAG’s successful litigation against illegal daily fantasy sports operations (New York v. Draft Kings, Fan Duel), as well as investigations of New York State’s internet service providers and successful litigation against the state’s largest internet service provider (New York v. Charter Communications). Under her tenure, the Bureau launched groundbreaking investigations into a broad array of technology-focused issues including COPPA (Operation Child Tracker), net neutrality concerns, and IoT vulnerabilities, among other concerns.
Earlier in her career, she served as Director of the Office of Special Enforcement in the New York City Mayor’s Office for the Bloomberg Administration where, as lead counsel, she directed litigation on a number of intellectual property and civil nuisance matters, including the Counterfeit Triangle litigation encompassing an entire city block in Chinatown. She was also a policy leader on issues ranging from data analytics to human trafficking. While with the Mayor’s Office, Kathleen developed the New Business Acceleration Team to streamline regulations and fast-track new business development. Kathleen started her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney for the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office in New York, where she prosecuted domestic violence, child abuse, and sex crimes.
VCard
Download
Mail
Add to Folder
