Jane E. Brown
Counsel to the Firm
brownje@lanepowell.com
206.223.7126
Areas of Practice
Jane Brown focuses her practice on both transactional matters and civil litigation. As former
in-house counsel, she is skilled in focusing and quickly assessing the circumstances, alerting clients
to potential revenue streams and liabilities, and working toward cost-effective resolutions. Jane’s
litigation experience includes representation of clients in highly regulated industries. She assists
clients with the development and maintenance of privacy policies, drafting provisions to protect
privacy, and complying with state, federal and international regulations regarding cybersecurity and
data breach response.
Professional Experience
The Law Office of Jane E. Brown, Attorney (2008-2014)
Pillar Income Asset Management, Inc., f/k/a Prime Income Asset Management, Inc., Attorney (2007-2008)
Madden & Sewell, LLP, Attorney (2003-2007)
Gardere & Wynne, Associate Attorney and Summer Associate (1998-2000)
Admitted to Practice
Washington
Texas
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Academics
University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1995-1998)
Recipient of Oscar W. Baker, Sr. Academic Scholarship
Advanced Legal Advocacy Clinic
Yale University (B.A., Philosophy/Psychology, 1987-1991)
Minority Recruiter
Center for Cross-Cultural Study, Seville, Spain
The International Association of Privacy Professionals, Certified Information Privacy Professional (Pending)
Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships
Canada Practice
Cannabis
Litigation
Privacy and Data Security
Publications
“Expectations of Privacy: Location Matters,” Lane Powell’s Beyond IP Law blog (April 25, 2016)
“Commercially Reasonable Security Procedures for Wire Transfers May Avoid Fraud Risk,” Community Banker magazine (Spring 2015)
Speaking Engagements
“Protecting Private Information and Data Security ‘Women and Privacy,’” Wells Fargo Washington Women Roundtable, Panelist (September 10, 2015)
“The Business Case for Diversity,” American Council of Engineering Companies of Washington Business Practice Breakfast, Co-presenter (March 4, 2015)
Professional and Community Activities
Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals
Volunteer, Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
Volunteer, Yale Alumni Schools Committee
Member, Dallas Contemporary
Languages
Spanish
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