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LOG Consulting (Legal - Online - Global) ServicesLegal Consultant
Nov. 2024San Francisco Bay AreaAs a Legal Consultant based in the San Francisco Bay Area, I provided specialized guidance on privacy, data protection, fintech, product, marketing, and e-commerce matters for multinational clients. My role involves assessing compliance risks, negotiating complex contracts, and offering strategic support services to ensure legal alignment with business objectives.
Roku Inc.Associate General Counsel
May. 2022 - Nov. 2024San Jose, California, United StatesPrivacy & Product Counsel (Roku Platform)
Roku Inc.Director, Business & Legal Affairs (privacy and product)
Feb. 2022 - May. 2022San Jose, California, United StatesIn-house legal director supporting the Roku platform (product and privacy counsel)
AdobeSenior Privacy Counsel
Oct. 2018 - Feb. 2022San Francisco Bay Area+ Advised internal stakeholders and customer solution consultants on legal and regulatory strategies to comply with rapidly evolving global data protection, e-commerce and privacy risks. + Offered actionable guidance and pragmatic solutions on the application, impact and implementation of applicable global privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR, ePrivacy legislation, CASL, PIPEDA, LGPD, HIPAA, COPPA, CCPA, and other national, state and local statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, and industry standards. + Led efforts to expand and enhance internal compliance programs and product development processes to facilitate business growth in highly regulated industries (healthcare, financial services, children). + Managed annual compliance reviews of internal processes, policies, and standards governing use, access, storage, and retention of sensitive data. + Drafted negotiation playbooks for data processing agreements and terms governing the use of non-public data (e.g., DPAs, BAAs, SCCs, Security Addendums, Privacy Notices). + Reviewed security, sales, and product materials for legal/privacy compliance. + Conducted internal trainings on HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, CCPA, global marketing laws, Ad Tech, other evolving privacy laws and regulations. + Represented business and legal interests at industry self-regulatory meetings on compliance frameworks, lobbying efforts, and drafting of principles for payments, e-commerce and privacy standards and rules.
Valassis Marketing SolutionsChief Privacy Counsel
Nov. 2017 - Oct. 2018Greater Chicago Area+ Ensured global compliance with evolving privacy and data protection regulations through development of corporate privacy program. + Monitored legal and regulatory developments related to privacy and data protection and communicate potential business impact to business leaders, sales associates and product development/media delivery teams. + Developed risk mitigation strategies for new and existing products and services relying on the collection, use and disclosure of data. + Worked with product development, marketing and engineering teams to identify strategies and solutions in line with legal requirements and obligations.
NCH Marketing SolutionsSenior Corporate Counsel
Aug. 2016 - Oct. 2018Greater Chicago AreaNCH is a fully-owned subsidiary of Valassis Marketing Solutions
ValassisSenior Corporate Counsel
Aug. 2016 - Oct. 2018Greater Chicago Area+ Managed legal affairs for multiple business units throughout North America and Europe (e.g., review of client and vendor contracts, corporate record-keeping, reporting requirements, employment matters and general legal guidance/support). + Negotiated complex commercial contract negotiations with vendors, clients and partners. + Developed multinational training programs for global workforce and advised executive team on legal and regulatory changes that might affect the company’s corporate risk profile. + Drafted licensing agreements for new technologies and platforms and oversee the company’s intellectual property (IP) portfolio and resolution of IP disputes.
LOG International Business ConsultancySenior Legal Consultant
Dec. 2015 - Feb. 2022Greater Chicago Area and The Netherlands+ Advised clients on cross-border data protection, privacy and cyber-security law matters relevant to their business practices and goals.
+ Identified key risks and legal concerns applicable to current and future business practices in light of enforcement priorities, current and expected legislative and regulatory developments, marketing practices, risk factors and industry benchmarks.
+ Offered professional services to a wide range of business units on enterprise risk, security practices and policies, trade secrets and intellectual property, internal and external investigations, government relations, reputational risk, ethical conduct, best practices and corporate controls; offer relevant training programs and e-learning resources and provided email alerts of relevant changes to existing corporate practices.
+ Provided cross-border expertise, legal advice and guidance to clients on matters relevant to the payment services industry, data protection and privacy, intellectual property, regulatory developments, outsourcing, labor law, marketing, liability and enforcement. + Drafted and/or reviewed service provider, vendor and employment contracts; facilitated third party approval of website Terms, dispute resolution practices, product liability, import/export controls and transaction monitoring compliance.
+ Offered business and specialized legal service referrals for business deals; connected clients, industry experts and financial investment firms to new leads in accordance with specified business goals.
GropayLegal Consultant
Jan. 2015 - May. 2022The Hague Area, NetherlandsGropay is a consulting company based in The Netherlands focusing on online payments and delivering services to large online merchants, Payment Service Providers (PSPs), Acquirers and Schemes. Besides project-based outcomes and resources on a contractual basis, Gropay delivers specialized legal services to the payment industry in both Europe and the United States.
Ingenico ePaymentsGeneral Counsel / Vice President of Legal and Compliance for Ingenico ePayments / GlobalCollect
Jan. 2015 - Aug. 2016Amsterdam Area, Netherlands+ Top legal and compliance adviser for ePayments Division of Ingenico Group, a public, stock-traded multinational company. + Managed all legal and regulatory compliance operations for offices around the world (e.g., commercial contract negotiation, procurement, third party liability and compliance, cross border data protection and privacy, information governance practices, handling extra-territorial investigations, and monitoring evolving regulatory requirements and corporate implementation). + Advised product, sales, engineering, and other business units about global data protection, privacy, and other general compliance matters specific to financial services industry (regulated/licensed entities).
+ Identified business requirements resulting from new and evolving privacy laws and regulations, and encouraged “privacy by design approach for new products and services.
+ Offered legal guidance to business development teams in connection with expanded uses of existing data collection and processing practices.
+ Communicated relevant legal developments to relevant business units and other stakeholders as necessary, e.g., provided information on legal obligations or risk mitigation strategies to manage potential security/privacy incidents in light of contractual and/or legislative/regulatory requirements. + Drafted policies and procedures for staff in relation to transaction monitoring, marketing practices, enterprise risk management, collection, use and access to personal data; and offered guidance on the appropriate use of all other company resources, products and services.
+ Led negotiations for commercial services contracts and other business agreements in collaboration with other legal staff located around the world, including liability and indemnification clauses intended to specify the parties’ respective obligations for compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards.
Ingenico ePaymentsHead of Compliance (Compliance Manager from October 2014 to Dec 2014)
Dec. 2014 - Feb. 2016The Netherlands+ Managed known and anticipated global compliance risks for multiple legal entities within e-payments division of Ingenico Group, including multiple online payment processing entities and platforms.ranging from cross-border privacy and data protection, KYC, AML, anti-bribery, whistle-blowing, ethics, due diligence investigations, regulatory requirements, industry standards and guidelines, and e-commerce legislation, and effectively advocate for implementation of proposed solutions to senior management, other internal departments and business partners. + Identified evolving corporate compliance strategy and top priorities for the global business, including domestic rules as well as the impact of divergent obligations in cross-border context. + Redesigned compliance program to better reflect comprehensive understanding of business priorities and importance of pragmatic business approach. + Developed training opportunities and other value-added support throughout the organization to effectively communicate developments and enforcement priorities of government regulators. + Ensured effective implementation and application of company procedures and controls to manage and report on compliance risks or threats. + Communicated global compliance developments to management and employees and encourage cross-departmental efforts to expand company awareness of legal obligations and ethical behavior, together with effective processes in place for ongoing compliance monitoring.
+ Served as company point of contact for all regulatory, licensing, regulatory & contractual compliance, data privacy and governance issues. + Assessed due diligence programs for third-party compliance verification.
GlobalCollect/Ingenico ePaymentsSenior Compliance Manager
Oct. 2014 - Dec. 2014Hoofddorp, The Netherlands+ Maintained oversight and forward planning of changes in the regulatory compliance environment across the company’s international footprint. + Managed and implemented compliance measures for all regulatory and licensing obligations, including regular contact with regulatory agencies and legislative bodies in jurisdictions where company operates. + Performed ongoing risk analyses on the compliance and reputational risks associated with contractual relations with card acquirers, payment product suppliers, and all new business/client/merchant relationships, with a particular focus on high-risk merchants such as online gaming entities. + Audited and reviewed (where necessary) merchant due diligence programs to confirm third-party compliance in accordance with requirements/expectations of various industry oversight bodies, government authorities, and acquiring partners. + Provided guidance and support to sales colleagues and business partners regarding compliance with regulatory requirements, applicable laws and related industry rules in force or soon to be implemented. + Assessed and approved waiver or alternative compliance requests originating from the sales or investigations departments to maximize support to the business while ensuring adequate compliance with regulatory/due diligence obligations.
Hague Conference on Private International LawAttaché to the Secretary General and Director of Technical Assistance and Training Programs
Mar. 2010 - Nov. 2014The Hague Area, Netherlands+ Advised the Secretary General on all legal matters affecting the organization and presented comprehensive recommendations consistent with long term goals and strategies. + Developed inter-governmental training programs and reporting processes for enhanced transparency and accountability to donors and member states.
+ Lobbied for consistent implementation of cross-border rules for the handling of civil and commercial matters linked to multiple jurisdictions.
+ Managed donor reporting processes and budget oversight for technical assistance activities.
DLA PiperAssociate, Privacy, E-Commerce and Technology
Mar. 2008 - Mar. 2010Washington D.C. Metro Area+ Performed wide range of legal research tasks and advised clients on matters related to privacy, health care, outsourcing, e-commerce, civil procedure, government contracts, and private international law.
+ Advised clients on matters of privacy, e-discovery, telecommunications, and e-commerce with a focus on cross-border privacy and data protection.
+ Represented clients in compliance matters before administrative agencies.
+ Analyzed benefits of various international dispute resolution mechanisms and provided clients with strategic, practical business guidance in light of enforcement priorities, risk appetite and business requirements.
+ Attended U.S. Congressional hearings and industry trade group meetings to influence industry and public policy and drafted client advisories on relevant legislative and policy developments.
Georgetown University Law CenterSpecial Assistant
Jul. 2002 - May. 2007
Cato InstituteAdministrative Assistant
Jan. 2001 - Jul. 2002Assistant to Constitutional Studies, Technology, and Telecommunications Departments.
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