Microsoft Cybersecurity Legal Official Joins Dechert

J.J. Jones leaves Microsoft to become partner at Dechert LLP's cyber, privacy, and AI practice in San Francisco

Mar. 10, 2026 at 4:19pm by Ben Kaplan

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J.J. Jones, who previously served as assistant general counsel for cybersecurity at Microsoft, has joined Dechert LLP as a partner in the firm's cyber, privacy, and AI practice in San Francisco.

Why it matters

Jones' move from a major tech company to a prominent law firm highlights the growing demand for legal expertise in the areas of cybersecurity, privacy, and AI as these issues become increasingly critical for businesses.

The details

At Microsoft, Jones provided legal guidance on high-risk cybersecurity and privacy incidents, supporting enterprise-wide initiatives while managing regulatory, privacy, and customer trust considerations. In her new role at Dechert, Jones will focus on cybersecurity, incident response, and AI regulatory risk management counseling and defensive litigation matters.

  • On March 10, 2026, Dechert LLP announced that J.J. Jones had joined the firm as a partner.

The players

J.J. Jones

A former assistant general counsel for cybersecurity at Microsoft, Jones has joined Dechert LLP as a partner in the firm's cyber, privacy, and AI practice.

Dechert LLP

An international law firm with a cyber, privacy, and AI practice that has hired J.J. Jones as a partner in its San Francisco office.

Microsoft

The technology company where J.J. Jones previously served as assistant general counsel for cybersecurity.

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The takeaway

Jones' move from Microsoft to Dechert underscores the growing importance of legal expertise in the areas of cybersecurity, privacy, and AI as businesses navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape in these domains.