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Jena M. Valdetero

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77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL 60601

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity, Retail, Class Action Litigation and 2 more

About Jena M. Valdetero

Jena M. Valdetero serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s U.S. Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice, and is a trusted advisor to clients facing complex and high-stakes data privacy and security challenges. With a track record of leading thousands of data breach investigations over the past 15 years, Jena combines her broad litigation experience with a deep understanding of the evolving privacy landscape to protect her clients’ interests. She is highly skilled in defending companies in privacy and data breach litigation, particularly class actions, and is proactive in helping clients prepare for incidents by designing and facilitating customized tabletop exercises.

Jena offers practical, results-driven counsel on data privacy and security compliance programs and guides clients through privacy and cyber risk considerations in mergers, acquisitions, venture capital, and securities transactions. Her experience spans a wide range of privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Gramm Leach Bliley Act (GLBA), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Certified as a privacy professional through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (CIPP/US), Jena provides clients with actionable insights on both current and emerging privacy regulations. She previously served as KnowledgeNet Co-Chair for the International Association of Privacy Professionals, further reflecting her leadership in the field. Jena is a founding board member of the Chicago Compassion Project, a nonprofit supporting low-income families in Chicago.

Jena has been recognized by Chambers USA as a leading privacy and data security lawyer, with clients praising her “very deep knowledge of subject matter” and calling her “extremely responsive and business-minded.” She is trusted for her “great strategic advice” and practical approach to complex data privacy issues, with one client saying, “I’d unequivocally recommend her to anybody with any kind of privacy or data breach concerns.”

Concentrations

•Assessing cyber security risks and advising on cybersecurity programs
•Leading investigations into data security incidents
•Defending companies in privacy and security class action litigation
•Drafting policies, procedures, and training materials related to data privacy and security compliance
•Analyzing privacy and security liabilities and risks of target companies in mergers and acquisitions
•Conducting bespoke executive leadership data breach tabletops

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Privacy & Data Security: Cybersecurity, 2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Media, technology and telecoms Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection), 2024-2025
•Listed, Lawdragon, “500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management,” 2025
•Selected, Delinian Legal Media Group, “2024 Privacy & Data Protection Lawyer of the Year,” 2024
•Listed, Leading Lawyers, 2024
•Shortlisted, Euromoney, Americas Women in Business Law Awards, “Best in Privacy & Data Protection,” 2023 and 2024
•Named, Client Service All Star, BTI Client Service All-Stars Report, 2022
•Listed, Thomson Reuters, “Stand-Out Lawyers,” 2023-2025
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2023-2025
•“Rising Stars,” 2013-2020
•Listed, Cybersecurity Docket“ Incident Response 40,” 2021

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 5
    • Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
    • Retail
    • Class Action Litigation
    • Complex Torts
    • Fintech

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Advised clients on thous
    s of data breaches, including those caused by ransomware, business email compromises, inadvertent disclosure of personal data,
    PCI breaches.
    Represented clients in regulatory investigations related to data security
    privacy issues.
    Assisted hundreds of clients with becoming 'data breach ready,' include reviewing cyber insurance policies, drafting incident response plans
    written information security policies
    procedures,
    leading tabletop exercises.
    Prepared clients with operationalizing requirements imposed by emerging data privacy laws, including the GDPR
    CCPA, including development or policies, procedures,
    training materials,
    conducting data inventories.
    Evaluated risks associated with data privacy
    security issues in M&A transactions.
    Represented clients in litigation before multiple state Supreme Courts
    state
    federal appellate courts, including in data privacy
    security litigation,
    obtaining rulings in high risk litigation, including dozens of class actions, often obtaining dismissal via motion to dismiss.
    Professional Certification: Certified Information Privacy Professional, CIPP/US, International Association of Privacy Professionals, 2013
  • Additional Links
    http://https//www.gtlaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2005, Maryland
    2006, Illinois
    2006, District of Columbia
    2018, Michigan
    Indiana
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Founding Board Member, Chicago Compassion Project
    •Member, Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF), 2015-Present
    •Co-Chair, Chicago Chapter, 2017-2020
    •Member, Global Advisory Board, 2019-2020
    •Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals, 2013-Present
    •Co-Chair, KnowledgeNet (Chicago), 2015-2017

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Georgetown University Law Center
    Class of 2005
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    The George Washington University
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
    summa cum laude

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Jena M. Valdetero was admitted in 2005 to the State of Maryland.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Jena M. Valdetero is admitted to practice in District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Michigan.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
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    Jena M. Valdetero attended Georgetown University Law Center.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.

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