A&P are joined by Rebecca MacVittie the GC @ Newstore. Newstore is backbone technology enabling global e-commerce for brands like Burton, Marine Layer, Birkenstock and other popular D2C brands. Rebecca had a unique pathway to the GC seat and we will discuss how these experiences helped her pave the way forward and how the diversity of experience is a plus as a GC.
A&P talk about their favorite things in work, life, privacy, tech, AI, snacks, books and more.
A&P are joined by Andrew Woods, the GC of AdTech company PubMatic, formerly of Twitter. Andrew’s origin story can be heard on the 2/22/23 Episode. This conversation focuses on the changing economic model of the internet and AI's massive impact on our future and the future of ads/privacy.
A&P chat with Keir Lamont, Senior Director of the Future of Privacy Forum’s U.S. Legislation team. In this role he supports research and independent analysis concerning federal, state, and local consumer privacy laws and regulations. Notably Keir releases updates on a fortnightly cadence on State and Federal Privacy Legislation and is one of the people most closely tracking development @ the state level. There may be no greater expert on the US “Patchwork” than Keir!
The guys are joined by longtime friend Julia Shullman. She’s stepped into a role in the advertising tv space with Telly an innovative company that is also developing an actual TV that si free for consumers, with a transparent data driven ad delivery system attached. The discussion also covers the current TV advertising environment and the dynamism brought about by streaming platforms, internet of things, and regulatory challenges like the VPPA and other laws....
Andy and Pedro sit down with Chris Sands, former CMO of the L Suite (TechGC) to discuss his new role establishing a community based recruiting function and executive hiring in general.
Andy & Pedro chat with Val Ilchenko, GC/CPO @ TrustArc, one of the leading privacy technology companies. Val helped create and grow the privacy programs @ GoTo and LogMeIn before moving into his current role. The guys chat about the unique fun and challenges of your first leadership role in legal/privacy.
Andy & Pedro sit down with Kathleen Patton, a GC who has literally seen it all and done it all in her impressive career. The convo targets some of the biggest issues when leading an IPO and M&A deals, but also touches on her style of confident leadership that all in-house lawyers ought to model and learn from. In addition to her stints inside companies, she also maintains a clear priority of family, friendships, mentorship and fun.
Andy and Pedro discuss the current climate for tech companies and the impact of an administration change in the US. They also touch on the 2025 outlook for AI tools, privacy laws and how to advise clients in this environment.
Andy & Pedro are joined by some great friends and incredible privacy/legal leaders Anne Bradley FPF fellow/startup advisors/founder and former Nike/Hulu CPO and Susan Rohol partner @ Willkie Farr and former Warner/Discovery CPO. We chat about hiring, mentoring and the challenges/rewards of both!
Andy & Pedro are joined by a good friend of the pod, Rob Morvillo - Chief Legal Officer @ Olo. The discussion focuses on the in-house lawyer’s relationship with their outside law firm counsel and how this has evolved over time.
Andy and Pedro chat with their good friend Alan Chapell, longtime AdTech privacy lawyer and one of the key voices in the overlap between AdTech and competition law.
Andy and Pedro discuss the importance of putting yourself out there in your career by speaking, writing and engaging in public conversations. They also bat around some really important concepts like what to watch on flights, motorcycle meditation and the best privacy pros to hear speak at events.
Andy and Pedro celebrate the 100th episode of DPBC! They discuss the future of tech companies in the EU, focusing on data protection regulations and the challenges these companies face. Thank you for listening!
Nubiaa Shabaka combines a wealth of expertise in privacy/cybersecurity with a deep curiosity and love of learning/collaborating. It is a skill we have consistently seen in several big organization CPOs. And Nubiaa has had some of the biggest roles you can have in privacy/cyber at a mix of very complex organizations. Currently she is the VP, & Chief Cybersecurity Legal/Privacy Officer @ Adobe and was Chief Cybersecurity Legal/Privacy Officer @ American International Group (AIG) and in a simil...
We last talked with Greg in October of 2021. In that episode we covered Greg’s law firm days, in-house career and formation of TechGC with his Co-Founder Kiran Lingam. We catch up with Greg again to discuss the growth of the L Suite and really just the impact of “community” on our work and life. And of course we will tackle the very important question of the best pizza in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Would you move for your dream job? Aaron Mendelsohn did, but not a simple move. He and his family relocated to Denmark when he got an opportunity to join the LEGO Group and help support its privacy journey. We rarely see a US lawyer going to Europe and its a fascinating story. Aaron loves the LEGO Group brand deeply (and so do we). Supporting a company and brand which you personally use and love often goes a long way in doing your best work!
Simon McDougall doesn’t take the easy road, never has. He likes hard problems and isn’t afraid to dig in and try to solve them. Simon has a deep sense of pragmatism and business balance which makes him an effective leader. He is currently the Chief Compliance Officer of ZoomInfo and was previously Deputy Commissioner for the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent authority for upholding information rights. While @ the ICO he established new technology policy and innovation...
We last talked with Jules on March 17, 2021 over 3 years ago! A LOT has happened since. That episode was a career retro covering Jules’ time @ AOL, DoubleClick and in government. This time we dig in with Jules on the current global and US privacy laws, Artificial Intelligence, Clean Rooms, Public Policy and the role of “think tanks” in both society and in the privacy community.
In this episode, we catch up with Trevor Hughes, who has grown IAPP Membership from 300 to 80,000. We last spoke with him 3 years ago, right after January 6th. Now, amidst a rapidly changing global privacy landscape and a booming tech sector driven by AI, we revisit for fresh insights about the present and future.
Christina Montgomery is IBM’s Chief Privacy & Trust Officer and has spent over 29 years at the company! In that time Christina has just about done it all from a legal perspective. Prior to her current role, she was Secretary to IBM’s Board of Directors, was Managing Attorney, overseeing the IBM law department’s strategic and transformational initiatives, hiring and recruiting, professional development, budget management, and other projects on a worldwide basis.Now Christina is leading the ch...
In this episode the guys chat 1x1 without guest about the key relationship between legal and sales. The discussion covers highs, lows, contracting, privacy negotiation and some hilarious anecdotes!
In this episode, we dive into the world of data privacy with Keith Enright, the Chief Privacy Officer at Google. Keith's long-standing leadership in the privacy profession shines as we explore his calm and steady approach to handling the vast challenges that come his way. With a track record that includes leading privacy at Macy's and serving as a General Counsel, Keith is more than a leader; he's a visionary in the field. Discover how he guides Google's worldwide privacy team and how he plays a...
Harvey Jang is the type of leader you want to work with. He is affable, open and leads with positive intent. In a world of constant change and at a company where IP and Innovation are literally the foundation, he leans into that dynamism and it makes him a compelling leader. In addition to Cisco, Harvey serves on the Board of Directors for the IAPP and is on the faculty for their privacy and AI governance certifications. Prior to that, he worked on legal/privacy teams @ intel, HP and Symantec. A...
Tim Parilla is a loyal friend, teammate and confidant. He flies planes, loves dogs, cocktails and just kicking back to have some laughs. His leadership style is steady, calm and eyes on the horizon - like the pilot you want. At Linksquares leads legal, HR, Operations and IT, and works closely with product development at Linksquares, a late stage legal tech company. He previously spent 7 years as GC @ DraftKings. There, he scaled the legal function, managed the company’s legal posture through mul...
Cynthia Cole has been a GC, CEO, and Head of HR! She has also been a Partner @ Baker Botts and now at Baker McKenzie. At Baker Botts she built the technology transactions and data privacy practice. An intellectual property and tech transactions attorney, Cynthia also has expertise in AI, digital transformation, data privacy, and cybersecurity strategy. Cynthia also occupies a unique role in acting as outside general counsel to a number of executive teams and boards.
We welcome back our good friend Phil Lee to the podcast to discuss life as a lawyer and now entrepreneur - having built his own firm Digiphile from the ground up. In addition to knowing the GDPR and all EU laws inside and out Phil is a dedicated Back to the Future and Star Wars fan, lego builder, tech lover and all around fun person to be with. He lived in California, helping launch Fieldfisher’s US office and enjoyed being in the tech center of the US. It helped Phil attain a certain advantage ...
Ron has had an incredible run in privacy leadership and isn’t stopping anytime soon. He’s been a critical privacy leader at Deloitte and PwC and worked for brands like Amex, Coach & Kate Spade. He drove privacy at Tinder/Match and most recently led privacy efforts at Grindr as Chief Privacy Officer. Now Ron owns his own consulting company and is a leader in the privacy space at large.
Laura Belmont, accomplished attorney and compliance professional, a leader in complex issue resolution, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making as General Counsel at Civis Analytics, blending business success with community service.
Alan is the rock and roll adtech and privacy lawyer. He’s not only an actual singer/musician, but he’s a rockstar in the adtech privacy world and he’s been rocking hard for years. Alan isn’t afraid to take positions, debate issues and advocate for his clients and the industry.
