Brian McGinnis

Brian J. McGinnis is a partner with Barnes & Thornburg LLP where he is a member of the firm's Intellectual Property Department and the Internet and Technology, Data Security and Privacy Law, and Compliance practice groups.

Brian's practice is focused at the intersection of the law and technology. He has developed a national practice advising clients ranging from multinational corporations to startups on legal matters pertaining to technology, intellectual property, brand development, Internet law, compliance, and data privacy and cybersecurity law.

Brian brings a tech-savvy, business-oriented approach to his practice, focusing on providing clients with practical legal advice designed to position businesses for growth while effectively managing risk against business opportunity.

He is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and the International Trademark Association (INTA), where he has been appointed to the organization’s first ever Data Protection Committee. Brian is also involved with multiple bar associations, including the Indianapolis Bar Association, where he serves as a member of the Executive Committee for the Intellectual Property Section.

Brian is heavily involved in assisting startups with the legal issues facing new businesses and is a member of Launch Fishers and the Speak Easy, where he serves on the Board of Directors. He has also served as a judge for the Indiana Small Business Development Center’s (ISBDC) Indiana Companies to Watch Awards and the TechPoint Mira Awards, which honor the best of business and tech in Indiana.

Brian is a frequent speaker on data security and privacy law, IP, and Internet matters to business groups, legal organizations, and privacy seminars, including providing continuing education credit for attorneys and certified privacy professionals for the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

Brian's full bio is available at: http://www.btlaw.com/brian-j-mcginnis