Jess Gonzalez Valenzuela (they/them and she/her) is an associate in the firm’s San Francisco office, specializing in the Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group. Jess assists clients with cybersecurity issues such as incident response, risk management, internal investigations, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, Jess supports clients navigating complex data privacy challenges by offering regulatory compliance guidance tailored to specific business practices. Jess is also a member of the E-Discovery, AI, and Information Governance Practice Group and maintains an active pro bono practice.

Jess is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the legal field. They are a member of Covington’s LGBTQ+ and Latino Firm Resource Groups, and serve as is co-lead for the First Generation Professionals Network and Disability and Neurodiversity Network in the San Francisco office.