Overview
Thierno is an Associate in McDonald Hopkins’ Litigation Department and a part of the national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group. Thierno’s practice focuses on all aspects of data privacy and cybersecurity, including pre-breach services, incident response, privacy litigation and more.
Before joining McDonald Hopkins, Thierno worked in cyber consulting, where he supported clients with security architecture, zero-trust strategies, threat modeling, cybersecurity maturity assessments, and regulatory compliance initiatives. He also has experience evaluating internal controls, conducting risk assessments and supporting audit planning. Earlier in his career, he conducted legal research, drafted memoranda and assisted with agreements and other contractual documents across business, health care and employment matters.
Thierno earned his Juris Doctor from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. While in law school, he served as president of the Black Law Students Association, served as the Technology Editor for the Indiana Health Law Review, participated in the Re-Entry and Community Help Clinic, and was an Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity (ICLEO) Fellow for the Indiana Supreme Court. He also holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Risk Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Indiana University Bloomington.
Credentials
Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Indiana University Bloomington
Professional & Civic
Community Involvement
President, Indianapolis Muslim Community Association Professional Council