Karin M. McGinnis

Karin M. McGinnis

Charlotte, NC recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019
Moore & Van Allen PLLC

117 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment Privacy and Data Security Law

Biography

With two decades of experience as a practicing attorney, Karin McGinnis, CIPP/US, is known as a true business partner when litigating and providing counsel to her clients.

Well versed in employment, privacy, and general commercial litigation, Karin helps clients navigate a range of complex issues. In addition to employment and privacy matters, Karin has successfully litigated a wide range of matters, including lawsuits involving trade secret misappropriation, defamation, violations of noncompetition agreements, antitrust matters, breach of commercial contracts, fraudulent conveyances, unfair trade practices, and shareholder and corporate disputes. She also co-head's the firm’s Privacy and Data Security group.

Karin regularly counsels her clients on how to implement best practices to avoid legal pitfalls but is also their first line of defense when matters arise. She understands that ongoing technological advancement means that the law, especially privacy and employment laws, are constantly evolving and stays apprised of federal and state laws to ensure her clients are in compliance.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

117 Best Lawyers awards

Moore & Van Allen PLLC logo

Overview

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1992
  • East Carolina University, BS, graduated 1989

  • North Carolina, 1992
  • North Carolina, 1992
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1992
  • East Carolina University, BS, graduated 1989

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Union

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