Rochester, NY. Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to announce that the Rochester Business Journal has selected attorney Jenny Holmes as one of the publication’s 2026 “Women of Excellence” honorees.
Jenny is a Rochester-based partner in Nixon Peabody’s Privacy & Technology practice, and she serves as deputy leader of the AmLaw 100 firm’s Cybersecurity & Privacy team. Jenny advises clients on the ever-changing legal landscape of data privacy and cybersecurity law. She develops and implements system-wide privacy and security plans and creates response plans that address the mandates of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the NY SHIELD Act, among others. In addition to her role as deputy practice group leader, Jenny serves as an Attorney Development and Performance Partner.
Outside the office, Jenny serves on the Board of Directors for the Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester and is a member of the Monroe County, New York State, and American bar associations.
The Rochester Business Journal’s “Women of Excellence” identifies high-achieving women for their tremendous career accomplishments. The women are selected based on their professional experience, community involvement, leadership, and sustained commitment to mentoring.
Jenny and her fellow honorees were recognized at an awards celebration on May 14, 2026, at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. To learn more about the 2026 “Women of Excellence” honorees, click here.
