Jennie W. VonCannon
Partner
Jennie Wang VonCannon is a technology trial lawyer and advisor with a proven track record of success in both the courtroom and the boardroom — with over two decades of experience and deep understanding of corporate defense in both criminal and civil contexts, cybersecurity, and intellectual property matters. She is a certified AI Governance Professional (AIGP) who can assist clients with creating or updating compliance programs regarding AI (both generative and otherwise). Ms. VonCannon helps clients in crisis with litigation, internal investigations, law enforcement, and regulatory inquiries and subpoenas, and cybersecurity and privacy incidents. In an increasingly interconnected world, she understands the critical importance of safeguarding sensitive information and intellectual assets. With her extensive knowledge of cybersecurity laws, regulations, and best practices, Ms. VonCannon advises companies on proactive measures to mitigate cyber threats and provides creative solutions to surviving cyber incidents. Ms. VonCannon graduated from Berkeley Law School and began her career as a litigator at Quinn Emanuel. She then served for over 11 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, culminating in her selection to serve with distinction as the Deputy Chief of the Cyber and Intellectual Property Crimes Section of the National Security Division. Ms. VonCannon is a Certified Information Privacy Professional; a founding member and former Chair of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Privacy and Cybersecurity Section; and an executive committee and life member of the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles. She has spoken at numerous industry programs on key topics such as AI and the legal profession and cybersecurity enforcement trends. Ms. VonCannon is a regular commentator on legal issues and has been quoted in CNN and The Wall Street Journal, among other publications. She has been recognized as a Woman of Influence by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
