McDonald Hopkins is an entrepreneurial law firm founded in 1930 on practical Midwestern business values that are as relevant today as when we first began. Our team of over 270 attorneys, paralegals and professionals work collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals. Our firm shares the same entrepreneurial spirit as our clients, and we are invested in and care about their success. We’ve earned a reputation as the destination firm for companies seeking outstanding legal insight, sophisticated yet practical business advice, and absolute value. By remaining dedicated to customized, responsive and proactive client service for over 90 years, we’ve built long-standing relationships with clients who, we're proud to say, are intensely loyal and confident in us. Each of our attorneys has the experience, understanding, and skills to give you the strongest legal options for your business, the knowledge to guide you through the challenges you face, and ability to give you meaningful advice and recommendations. We are clear, creative, complete, cost-effective, and dedicated achieving the best possible results for you and your business. McDonald Hopkins doesn’t just attract clients who want to succeed, we are also the destination firm for people who want to thrive and lead meaningful professional and personal lives. By adhering to our Core Values and creating a culture that encourages growth, teamwork and entrepreneurialism, we’ve built a sustainable business model that favors our clients, attorneys and professionals.
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Read McDonald Hopkins' very own Blair Dawson, JD, MS CyS, FIP, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM's tips on common mistakes MSPs make during a data breach and how to avoid them --> https://lnkd.in/gbqQpkdG #MHDataPrivacy #MSPs
Cyber/Data Privacy Attorney, Professor, Co-VP, Board Member, Keynote Speaker, Mentor, Crain's Chicago Business 2024 Notable Women in Law
“7 Deadly Mistakes MSPs Make When a Data Breach Occurs”
During yesterday’s Crain's Cleveland Business’ “#WomenofNote: A Conversation” panel discussion, McDonald Hopkins' Teresa Metcalf Beasley, Esq. and the other panelists shared their stories and thoughts on leadership, resilience, and the importance of civic engagement and mentorship. We are fortunate to have such inspirational, uplifting women like Teresa as a part of our team! #DestinationFirm #CollectiveSuccess
McDonald Hopkins' Spencer S. Pollock, Esq., CIPP/US, CIPM will be presenting "Data Breaches: It Is Not All Technical, Let's Talk Compliance!" at IT Nation Connect 2024 in Orlando on November 8th from 1:30 - 2:15 PM ET (Virtual Registration Available). "We place a heavy emphasis on the technical aspects of preparing for and handling data breaches. However, there is a whole other side to this topic: legal and compliance. Who are you notifying? How are you navigating regulators and lawsuits? Get ready to understand the legal complexities of breaches!" Register at: https://lnkd.in/gk4wSJHr #ITNConnect24 #MHDataPrivacy #Cybersecurity
UPCOMING WEBINAR: Top Protection Strategies Against Financial Cyber Fraud In this webinar presented by the McDonald Hopkins’ Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group, Kevin Baker (Chief Information Security Officer at Fortress Security Risk Management) will join attorneys Robert Cohen and Kate Furstenau (Jarrett) to discuss effective protection strategies, what constitutes a data breach and understanding the recovery process. For registration and more information, visit bit.ly/cyberfraudwebinar #MHDataPrivacy #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
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Cyber/Data Privacy Attorney, Professor, Co-VP, Board Member, Keynote Speaker, Mentor, Crain's Chicago Business 2024 Notable Women in Law
Looking forward to a great program by The ChannelPro Network November 12-13. I’ll be participating on a panel on “Compliance is More than an Add-On, It's a Moneymaker.” Regulatory requirements are a maze for most organizations. But that means IT providers with a strong understanding of compliance have a strong competitive advantage in the marketplace. In this engaging panel discussion, we'll address the best ways to incorporate compliance consulting into a winning service portfolio. We'll also discuss the dangers your MSP can face if you overpromise and under-deliver in this critically important area of modern business. #dataprivacy #2024ChannelProDEFENDWestConference
Check out Christal Contini's interview with The ChannelPro Network on acquiring an MSP. "'The last thing you want is for a client to be able to make a claim for lost profits because its system went down,” said Christal Contini, chair of the M&A practice at Cleveland-based law firm McDonald Hopkins LLC. Rather, customer contracts should include disclaimers that prevent this from happening. “Some smaller MSPs might not have all of those terms and conditions to the standard that you need to protect the company on a go-forward basis.'" For the entire article, click here: https://bit.ly/3YA1qpw
Founders, CEOs, and executive teams looking to build market value... Don't miss this valuable opportunity on Thursday, November 7. McDonald Hopkins' Kathryn Hickey will be presenting as part of a panel on "How the SBA proposed rule could affect GovCon M&A" during this virtual event presented by Scale2Market. Topics include: Proposed changes to recertify for IDIQ's When minority shareholders can have decision making authority Changes to the 8a program Click here to register: https://bit.ly/4fdvnRz
The New York Department of Financial Services has issued new guidance on addressing cybersecurity risks arising from AI. While no new compliance requirements were introduced, the guidance emphasizes how AI is increasing cyber threats like social engineering attacks, deepfakes, and supply-chain vulnerabilities. #MHDataPrivacy attorneys help clients stay proactive, protect their data, and ensure compliance. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #AI Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YzpCZh
Our West Palm Beach office is proud to participate in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Palm Beach-Treasure Coast Chapter Light the Night event on November 16th, and we’re calling on everyone to help make a difference! Blood cancer touches so many lives, and together, we can bring hope and support to those affected. With your help, we’re aiming to reach our $10,000 fundraising goal. Every donation, no matter the size, makes an impact. Join Team McDonald Hopkins by learning more about the cause and contributing to the fight against blood cancer. Click here to view our fundraising page: https://bit.ly/3BNGPFj #LightTheNight #TeamMH #Destinationfirm #FightBloodCancer
If you missed the 2024 NetDiligence® Cyber Risk Summit earlier this month in Philadelphia- the panel discussions can now be viewed on demand. #CyberRiskSummit Click the link below for the presentation on "AI in Cybersecurity: Efficiency, Reliability, Legal Oversight, & Responsibility in Incident Response," featuring our #MHDataPrivacy attorney Blair Dawson, JD, MS CyS, FIP, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM https://bit.ly/3Y8y3JA