Jade's practice is focused on data privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI), known for her innovative approach and practical strategies in navigating complex regulatory environments. She advises clients across industries—including health care, hospitality, construction, manufacturing, technology, transportation, agriculture, and retail—on global privacy and data protection compliance, including GDPR, UK GDPR, LGPD, CCPA, HIPAA, PIPL, and other international frameworks.
Jade has led data protection initiatives spanning North America, the EU/EEA, UK, Latin America, the Middle East, and APEC countries. Her work includes managing multinational privacy compliance programs, negotiating, and auditing third-party data protection agreements, and guiding businesses through vendor risk mitigation and cross-border data transfer strategies. Jade has overseen privacy compliance programs for multinational organizations, including global hoteliers and technology companies operating across the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and South America.
Data Breach Investigations and Incident Response
A trusted advisor in crisis response, Jade directs forensic investigations and breach response efforts for clients impacted by ransomware, business email compromise, and cyberattacks—collaborating with law enforcement and regulators when necessary. Her incident response leadership spans healthcare, finance, e-commerce, construction, real estate and critical infrastructure sectors.
Cyber Compliance and Preparedness Counseling
Jade designs and implements cybersecurity compliance strategies for corporations. She conducts comprehensive security assessments, oversees preparedness programs, and serves as outside counsel for Cybersecurity Incident Response Teams, ensuring compliance with legal standards. Jade also provides advisory services on privacy policies, data protection agreements, technology transactions, vendor subcontracts, standard contractual clauses, and other alternative measures for cross-border data transfers.
AI Risk Management and Governance
Jade also counsels AI developers, service providers, and enterprise users on AI governance, regulatory compliance, and ethical implementation. Her board-level engagements include advising directors on AI risk management, governance frameworks, and emerging legal trends.
Ad Tech Counseling
Her practice includes strategic advice on ad tech compliance, mobile and cloud storage, IoT, and enterprise data management. Jade designs cybersecurity preparedness plans, conducts risk assessments, and serves as external counsel to cybersecurity incident response teams.
Board Engagements and Governance
She is frequently engaged to train corporate boards on regulatory oversight, risk management, and breach response readiness. Jade's impact is marked by successful client outcomes, from favorable regulatory settlements to early case dismissals and prevention of enforcement actions.
Through a blend of legal acumen and business alignment, Jade helps organizations use data and emerging technologies to advance their goals while minimizing legal and reputational risks in an evolving global landscape.
Education
J.D., with honors, Stetson University College of Law
B.A., summa cum laude, English, International Affairs, Political Science, Florida State University
Professional Associations
Current:
- American Bar Association:
- Privacy and Computer Crime Committee; Privacy, Security, & Emerging Technology Division for the Science and Technology Section
- E-Privacy Law Committee; Privacy, Security, & Emerging Technology Division for the Science and Technology Section
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Committee; Privacy, Security, & Emerging Technology Division for the Science and Technology Section
- Forum on Construction Law; D1: Litigation and Dispute Resolution; Steering Committee Member, Marketing Liaison
- Florida Bar:
- Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Committee, Advisory Subcommittee Chair
- Fred G. Minnis Sr. Bar Association: Sarasota-Manatee Committee
- Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce: Business Awards Judge, 2020–Present
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
- Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Suncoast Chapter
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Fellow
- The Florida Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Bradenton/Sarasota (FL) Chapter of the Links Incorporated
Former:
- American Bar Association
- Forum on Construction Law; D1 Toolbox Talks Monthly Continuing Education Connect; Founding Chair
- Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County, Street Law Instructor
- Cheers for Charity Giving Circle: Circle Member, 2018-2020
- Florida Bar:
- RPPTL, Construction Law Committee, Continuing Education Chair, Website & Technology Chair
- RPPTL, Fellow, 2022-2024
- Construction Law Committee: Florida Pro Bono Liaison; Technology Chair
- Multicultural Subcommittee for Statewide Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Vice-Chair
- Judge John M. Scheb Inn of Court, Barrister
- Leadership Sarasota, Class of 2020
- Legal Aid of Manasota, Volunteer
- Manatee American Inn of Court
- National Bar Association, Commercial Law Section
- National Bar Association, Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter
- Ringing College L.E.A.P. Mentorship Program, Mentor
- Sarasota Ballet, RELEVÉ Society Leadership Council
- Sarasota County Bar Association:
- Diversity & Inclusion Council, Member, 2019-2022
- Young Lawyers Division, Director, 2020-2022
- Civil Trial Section, Chair, 2020-2021, Vice Chair, 2019-2020
- The Bridge Builders Esq. National Mentorship Program for Aspiring Black Lawyers, Mentor
Honors
- Listed, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation, 2021-2025, Construction Law 2022-2025, Litigation – Construction 2022-2025, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants 2023-2025
- Listed, Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Stars 2020-2024
- Listed, SRQ Magazine: Elite Top Attorneys, Commercial Litigation, 2020, 2021
- National Black Lawyers Top 40 under 40, 2021
- Leadership Sarasota Class 2021
- KNOW Sarasota, On the Rise…Women to Watch, 2020
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honorary
- Leadership Development Certificate, Stetson University College of Law
- Honors Program Student, Stetson University College of Law
- President's 4.0 Honor Roll
- Golden Key International Honor Society
- Garnet & Gold Key Leadership Honorary
- Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
- W.E.B. DuBois Honor Society
- Order of Omega Greek Society
- Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity
- National Merit Scholar
- FSU Academic Merit Scholarship
Representative Matters
Summary Judgments and Dismissals
- Obtained defense dismissal for title company on negligence claims asserted by buyer in wire transfer fraud perpetrated by third-party threat actor.
- Successfully defended a data breach class action by securing dismissal.
- Negotiated favorable regulatory settlement with the FTC with no admission of liability and minimal fine.
- Successfully resolved attorney general investigation regarding client with reported security breaches.
- Achieved summary judgment in data breach case by arguing no compensable harm resulted from a data breach, leading to case dismissal.
- Successfully assisted client in responding to a regulatory inquiry, avoiding penalties.
- Achieved early dismissal in privacy litigation for lack of standing.
- Enforced arbitration clauses in privacy-related litigation to avoid class certification.
- Obtained defense dismissal for medical provider on assault and emotional distress tort claims asserted by former employee in retaliation and sexual harassment lawsuit.
- Obtained defense dismissal for window and door manufacturer against developer on claims of strict product liability, negligence, and violations of building code.
- Obtained defense dismissal for telecommunications company against telecommunications service provider on breach of contract, open account, and account stated claims.
- Obtained plaintiff ruling in action for business injunction.
- Obtained denial of summary judgment for international luxury hotelier plaintiff against defendant on claims of trespass and unlawful detention.
Past & Ongoing Representations
- Reduction of third-party risk through vendor agreements to minimize exposure.
- Prevented FTC enforcement action against a company by helping a business navigate an FTC privacy investigation without formal charges or fines.
- Resolved HIPAA investigation without monetary penalties in an OCR HIPAA enforcement matter.
- Led GDPR/CCPA Compliance for a Fortune 500 company by overseeing a complete overhaul of data protection policies and practices.
- Implemented a Privacy-by-Design framework by developing and integrating privacy controls into a client's product lifecycle.
- Successfully built a data governance program by establishing policies for data classification, retention, and access controls.
- Successfully deigned a cross-border data transfer strategy by assisting a company lawfully transfer data between the U.S., EU, and other regions.
- Led incident response for major data breach to include managing legal response, forensic investigation, regulatory notifications, business partner notifications, and PR strategy.
- Defense of general contractor for construction defect claims arising from the construction of residence.
- Defense of national engineering firm against claims of design defects, encroachment, and trespass.
- Obtained multimillion-dollar settlement for marine design firm against boat manufacturer for damages pre-suit for breach of contract and copyright infringement.
- Defending private and public corporations against Fair Housing Act Claims and Americans with Disabilities Act Claims, including providing advice regarding risk mitigation and policies.
- Provision of ongoing counsel to employers in wide range of industries across the United States, including general advice on equal employment opportunity, reasonable accommodation, discipline and discharge, and drafting of employee handbooks, policy manuals, corporate codes of conduct, compliance programs, work rules, disciplinary guidelines, employment applications, and other employment policies and forms.