Emely Thompson

About Emely Thompson

I am a privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance attorney with experience advising…

Experience

1. In-house Counsel

   State Farm

   Aug 2022 — Present · Bloomington, IL, US

   Privacy Compliance Management- Led compliance efforts for GLBA, CCPA/CPRA, state health data laws (WA, NY), children’s privacy (COPPA, CAADCA, MDAADCA), PCI-DSS, biometrics (BIPA), Insurance Model Acts 672 & 674, and telematics/geolocation privacy- Conducted EISP exception reviews and provided guidance on data sharing, and state privacy compliance for SF subsidiaries- Advised on privacy compliance for high-profile contests and sweepstakes (e.g, Superbowl, TwitchCon) and revised policies, training modules, and commented on CPPA draft regulations related to cybersecurity, risk management, and automated decision-making.Regulatory and Compliance Guidance- Provided strategic legal guidance to business units, such as Marketing, ensuring adherence to evolving state privacy laws- Tracked and monitored state privacy legislation, collaborating with state counsel, public policy teams, and legislative regulatory counsel to advocate for the organization’s position in proposed bills and Insurance Model Acts.Cross-Functional Collaboration and Advocacy- Served as Privacy Group Representative on the Labor Organizing WG, offering privacy-centric advice on workforce dynamics, employee relations, and social media issues- Represented State Farm on external committees like the Privacy & Cybersecurity Committee of ACLI and NAMIC Data Security and Privacy Working Group, advocating for company data privacy and cybersecurity interests.Mentorship and Leadership- Mentored 1L LCLD Fellows and Legal Summer Interns, fostering growth and development of emerging talent- Led the “Legal Lunch Bunch” for attorneys with under five years of experience, facilitating quarterly sessions for practice updates, knowledge sharing, and team-building.Strategic Communication- Analyzed social media trends to identify issues and crafted strategies to improve communication, bridging gaps between millennial and Gen X employees and leadership, particularly in high-turnover areas.

Education

• University of Wisconsin Law School

  Doctor of Law - JD

• John Jay College (CUNY)

  Bachelor of Arts - BA