Education
- The University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., with distinction, 2022)
- The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) (B.S., magna cum laude, 2019)
Admissions
- Nebraska (2022: Sustaining Member)
News
McGrath North Welcomes New Lawyers from Three Law Schools
McGrath North is excited to announce the hiring of new associates Micah Q. Carlson, Jeanne J. Kelley and Avram N. Tynes. All three clerked with the firm during their law school careers and will join the Business and Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Labor, Employment and Benefits teams.
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Events
McGrath North Hosts Privacy & Data Protection Summit
On December 6, 2022, McGrath North held its Privacy & Data Protection Summit at the Scott Conference Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The over 100 attendees from almost 70 companies at the half-day event had the opportunity to hear speakers and panelists, including guest experts from the industry, share insights on key topics including:
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Alerts
More AlertsMeta Fined By Data Protection Commission: New Decision Highlights Requirements To Comply With EU Data Laws
On January 4, 2023, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced two separate findings of violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Meta Ireland). Meta Ireland is a subsidiary of Meta Platforms, Inc., the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The violations were found by the DPC in connection with Meta Ireland’s provision of Facebook and Instagram services in Ireland. The GDPR violations relating to Facebook have resulted in fines totaling €210 million, while the violations concerning Instagram total €180 million. In issuing these fines, the DPC has highlighted considerations that should be top of mind for entities doing business in the EU:
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Revisions To The Colorado Privacy Act Have Been Released: Prepare For The Upcoming Law
The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) was signed into law on July 8, 2021, and has become a highly anticipated comprehensive data privacy law in the United States. Much like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the CPA aims to provide certain protections for personal data for consumers, with the CPA set to go into effect on July 1, 2023. The CPA will apply to entities that do business in Colorado and either (a) process the data of at least 100,000 Colorado residents or (b) derive revenue or receive a discount on goods or services from selling personal data and process the data of at least 25,000 Colorado residents.
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Publications
The FTC Is Looking To Fill The Void Of Federal Data Protections: Federal Regulations May Precede Federal Legislation
Co-Authored By: Stacey Shadden and Micah Carlson (Graduate Clerk)
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The American Data Privacy And Protection Act: Here's What You Need To Know About The Proposed Federal Law
Co-Authored By: Stacey Shadden and Micah Carlson (Graduate Clerk)
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- Nebraska State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Student Writer & Contributing Member: Journal of Corporation Law, University of Iowa College of Law
- Law Research Assistant: University of Iowa College of Law
- Vice President of Membership Development & Senior Marshall - Sigma Phi Epsilon (UNK)
- Congressional Intern: Office of Representative Adrian Smith
