Esther Birlin-Spake, Ll.M., Esq., Cipp/E, Cipp/Us Email and Phone Number

• Provide tailored training sessions to lawyers and staff on data protection principles and best practices, fostering a culture of compliance within the firm • Develop strategic approaches for handling sensitive client data, balancing legal requirements with client confidentiality obligations.• Conduct thorough data protection assessments and audits, providing actionable insights to enhance privacy practices and mitigate risks.• Lead assessments to ensure third-party vendors complied with GDPR and U.S. privacy regulations, a critical skill as Carrot scales its vendor partnerships.• Design data retention frameworks that balance operational needs with regulatory requirements, enhancing compliance while ensuring data integrity.• Conduct privacy audits that helped identify risks and implement privacy-by-design strategies, ensuring that privacy is considered at every stage of product development.

Awarded Top 10 % Tutor 2019 & 2020- Specialized in German, EU and European Data Privacy & Cyber Law, delivering personalized tutoring sessions to individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of these areas.- Designed and implemented customized learning plans tailored to diverse learning styles and objectives.- Provided expert guidance on EU legal principles and GDPR compliance, supporting students and professionals in achieving academic and professional success.

Awarded Top 10 % Tutor 2019 & 2020- German teacher for adult clients- Developing of lesson plans that are focused on active vocabulary, reading, grammar, professional terminology, dialogue and case study based on real-life business situations to develop speech and skills for business personnel, and professionals that are relocating to Germany- Developing instructional materials that are focused on explaining grammar- Developing student-focused teaching strategies, student plans, materials, and lesson plans to meet each individual student’s capabilities and objectives- Creating lessons by utilizing German literature, or news articles and turning them into interactive lessons allowing students to learn the language by exposure to the culture of modern Germany- Providing cultural training by describing the customs, traditions, taboos, history, geography, social trends, and economic situation so that students understand the language through the wider lense of the culture of Germany- Teaching of both small groups (2-4 students) and one-on-one class sizes- Teaching levels from Basic to Advanced with a focus on fundamental and comprehensive approaches in reading, writing, speaking, listening skills, translation and grammar with a specific focus on teaching law professionals and other academics- Test preparation for various language tests, like the Goethe A1 – C1 Exam

• Conducted data mapping exercises to identify key privacy risks and ensure comprehensive data governance.• Provided team training on GLBA, DPDPA, and other relevant privacy regulations, increasing awareness and promoting compliance.• Advised on data privacy concerns and responded to regulatory questions, ensuring adherence to applicable laws.• Drafted initial privacy guidelines and recommendations to enhance data protection practices and address compliance gaps.

• Conducted research, gathered data, provided administrative assistance• Compiled a bi-weekly job newsletter for current LL.M. students and alumni

Law blogger on legal developments and emerging case law in Criminal, Civil, European, and International Law including Cyber Security & Data Privacy with the aim to inform and comment on current legal trends and rulings

• Drafted "The Law Center’s Human Right to Housing Report Card for 2016"

• Researched and drafted memoranda on issues of post-conflict transition for clients in Egypt and Syria on behalf of a global pro bono law firm • Analyzed state practices regarding constitutional and legal reform to formulate recommendations • Monitored English and Arabic news for recent developments pertinent to clients’ interests and needs

Faculty of Law of Freie Universität Berlin, BerlinTeaching the following law courses: * Constitutional Law * Administrative Law * Criminal Law

Arbeitgeberverband Gesamtmetal (the Federation of German Employers’ Associations in the Metal and Electrical Engineering (M+E) industries), Berlin• Researching and preparation of press releases, interviews, and events• Researching and updating of the Gesamtmetall-Homepage• Research for the upcoming negotiations with the labor union• Participating and organizational assistance for press conferences• Contribution to the daily press review