FBFK law firm announces leading data privacy & security attorney Jenifer Shahan McIntosh as newest shareholder

DALLAS (Aug. 25, 2022) – Celebrating 20 years of legal excellence across Texas and the U.S., Dallas-based FBFK law firm today announced seasoned Intellectual Property Litigator and Data Privacy and Security attorney, Jenifer Shahan McIntosh, has joined the firm as a shareholder.

Well recognized for her experience in the application of privacy and cybersecurity frameworks, Internet, intellectual property, and consumer protection laws, McIntosh has counseled clients regarding a wide breadth of data privacy and security regulatory requirements including HIPAA, COPPA, GDPR, CAN-SPAM, and state data breach requirements, among others.

“Jenifer brings incredible insight and a depth of legal experience in the data privacy and security space that is critical in today’s increasingly digital landscape,” said Kyle Ferguson, FBFK Founder and CEO. “Jenifer’s experience with managing privacy and security issues for many business –both as in-house counsel and as outside counsel – will be extremely beneficial to FBFK’s clients.”

With a particular focus on business use and protection of digital assets, Jenifer also has an extensive background advising on legal issues related to pharmaceutical trials, healthcare, international data transfers, privacy by design/product development, tech agreements, social media, mobile applications, cyber due diligence, security implementation, AI, and product development.

Prior to joining FBFK, McIntosh practiced at Greenberg Traurig, Fulbright & Jaworski, and intellectual property firm Darby and Darby; and served as advisor and in-house counsel for Denver-based PCM Trials (pharmaceutical trials), NYStaffSearch, as well as edtech and OEM companies.

McIntosh earned a B.S. in Chemistry/Biology from ASU (now Texas Tech), a J.D. from Baylor University School of Law and clerked in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. She is licensed in Texas, New York and Colorado.