Katelyn Ringrose is a privacy and cybersecurity attorney at McDermott Will & Emery, where she helps clients navigate complex issues related to cross-border data flows, sensitive data protection and emerging United States and federal regulations. Prior to joining McDermott, Ringrose served as Google’s Global Policy Lead for Law Enforcement and Government Access, handling issues pertaining to government demands for data. In 2025, she received the International Association for Privacy Professionals Leadership Award for her advocacy in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
As a respected thought leader, skilled writer and advocate, Ringrose frequently speaks on complex data protection topics and her work has been published in a variety of academic journals and publications, including the Berkeley Tech Law Journal, Berkeley Law Review, Notre Dame Law Review and Denver Law Review, as well as online with the Future of Privacy Forum. She holds a B.A. in English and anthropology from the University of California, Davis and a J.D. from the University of Notre Dame.
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