Daniela Spencer Email & Phone Number

Culver City, California, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

With a robust background in privacy and compliance counseling, I specialize in guiding tech clients through complex legal landscapes. I've supported the launch of new products by identifying regulatory and consumer risks, advising executives and cross-functional teams on implementation strategies, and ensuring ongoing compliance with evolving laws. My expertise extends to advising on inquiries by regulatory agencies, implementing privacy-by-design frameworks, drafting third-party agreements, and developing user-facing terms and policies worldwide. Additionally, I've provided advertising counseling, reviewing and advising on advertising copy, addressing behavioral advertising and data analytics matters, and creating training materials on AdTech. I also specialize in data governance and security counseling, training clients on privacy compliance and mitigating cybersecurity risks. In litigation counseling, I've conducted due diligence for M&A transactions, litigated consumer protection and privacy cases, and led research projects on privacy and technology enforcement trends.

Greater Los Angeles Area

I have extensive experience advising on intellectual property cases, across a range of high-stakes matters, including successfully second-chairing a jury trial for a multi-billion dollar company and settling numerous contentious lawsuits. I excel in drafting investigation memoranda, interviewing key stakeholders, and arbitrating cases independently, achieving favorable outcomes for clients in areas such as employment, privacy, and intellectual property. My expertise also includes securing temporary restraining orders and permanent injunctions, advising on copyright and defamation litigation, and drafting various legal documents such as cease and desist letters, complaints, and motions. I am adept at conducting and defending depositions, arguing motions in court, and effectively collaborating with clients, in-house counsel, and experts to achieve strategic legal solutions.

Los Angeles, California

I drafted motions and appeared in complex civil litigation and privacy class actions. I analyzed data breach laws across all fifty states and multiple countries, crafting notifications for government agencies, consumers, and credit bureaus. Additionally, I counseled clients on privacy policies and conducted privacy due diligence. For pro bono clients, I made court appearances and authored declarations, briefs, a motion for settlement, a motion to compel, subpoenas, and requests for production.

Greater Los Angeles Area

San Francisco Bay Area

Interviewed law enforcement officers to charge defendants. Drafted motions and memorandum in pending criminal cases. Participated in hearing process for petty offense calendar and ensured all cases were properly resolved. Made appearances in court for motions and hearings. Prepared exhibits and conducted trials before a magistrate judge.

San Francisco Bay Area

Drafted briefs for post-conviction felony proceedings that dealt with constitutional, evidentiary, and instructional issues. Reviewed the record on appeal, conducted research, analyzed legal issues, and developed arguments to persuasively advocate for the government.

Effectively instructed large classes on reading and study skills and lead engaging class discussions about books. Mentored and supported parents on how to best help their children at home.

Oversaw and administered a budget of $14,000 to determine logistics and financial ability to attend various tournaments. Organized and hosted two Regional tournaments with 20 teams and over 200 participants. Managed a 30-person program: recruited and auditioned new members, coached students, and organized various tournaments and scrimmages. Competed in National Tournament and won All-American Award

Analyzed students’ strengths and development areas in studying Mathematics, Science, Spanish, English, and History. Generated innovative lesson plans to improve students’ abilities. Provided advice and counsel to parents, while negotiating with students and teachers.

Greater Chicago Area

Translated over 50 pages of personal accounts of experiences during the Holocaust for a book, and for use for social welfare assistance. Wrote, proofread, and edited Russian and English documents.

Identified and immediately resolved problem as personal assistant to director of Human Rights festival. Researched international non-partisan grants, wrote persuasive proposals and secured over $5,000 for the organization. Interviewed and spoke with artists, reporters, and religious figures as part of the Day of Israel.

Advised and tutored 48 students. Completed administrative duties for the professor. Graded homework

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Berkeley Law and Technology Journal, Berkeley Trial Team

Bachelor Of Arts, Philosophy; Politics, And Economics And Spanish

Activities and Societies: Mock Trial, Under the LightsAwards: Human Rights Fellow (Summer 2010), Edward J. Sexton Fellow, HIAS Scholarship

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Spanish Language and Slavic Studies Study Abroad Semester Program

Education record