Katelyn R. Asmus

In her privacy and data security practice, Katelyn counsels clients on matters related to state consumer privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Connecticut Act Concerning Personal Data Privacy Online (CTPA), Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), and Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). Katelyn also helps clients understand and comply with other state, federal, and international laws and regulations, including state data breach notification laws, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Prior to joining Venable, Katelyn interned for Judge Timothy J. Kelly of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Before law school, she worked as a legislative aide for Senator Joni Ernst. In this role, Katelyn drafted memoranda, negotiated legislation, and prepared hearing questions and remarks on various matters before the Senate Judiciary Committee, including data privacy, emerging technology, and intellectual property (IP) matters. This public service experience allows her to view problems from the government’s perspective to better aid clients in crafting tailored solutions that best achieve their goals.