Katie G. Menello

Associate

Atlanta + 1.404.581.8242

Katie Menello focuses her practice on privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity, advising clients across the full range of issues in this space, from regulatory compliance and corporate transactions to cybersecurity incident response. She works with companies across industries to address the legal challenges that arise at the growing intersection of technology, data, and regulation.

Katie counsels clients on compliance with a broad array of state, federal, and international privacy laws, as well as emerging artificial intelligence (AI) laws, helping clients navigate an evolving global regulatory landscape. She also advises on privacy and cybersecurity issues arising in domestic and cross-border corporate transactions, identifying risks and structuring solutions during due diligence and deal execution. Katie also has experience assisting clients in navigating data breach investigations and response.

In addition, Katie maintains an active pro bono practice representing nonprofit organizations and working with the Firm's Border Project to assist individuals seeking asylum.

Experience

  • Payward acquires Magic Lab's wallet infrastructure businessJones Day advised Payward, the unified financial infrastructure platform behind a family of products including Kraken, in the acquisition of the wallet-as-a-service business of Magic Labs, a non-custodial wallet infrastructure provider that has powered more than 60 million wallets and over $10 billion in stablecoin volume for more than 200,000 developers.
  • Verily spins out from Alphabet and raises $300 millionJones Day represented Verily Health in its spin-out from Alphabet, Inc., corporate restructuring and $300 million new money financing.
  • Radial Equity Partners acquires Thomas Precision MachiningJones Day advised Radial Equity Partners in the investment in and financing of Thomas Precision Machining, a leading provider of replacement parts, service and equipment for industrial processing applications, primarily serving the protein and food processing industries.