Emily Marcheschi Dorner
About Emily Marcheschi Dorner
Emily Marcheschi Dorner is a Senior Associate specializing in Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Strategy at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Spanish from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Current Position at Arnold & Porter
Emily Marcheschi Dorner serves as a Senior Associate in the Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Strategy practice at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. She has held this position since 2022, contributing her expertise in privacy law and data governance. Her role involves advising clients on compliance with data protection regulations and implementing cybersecurity strategies.
Education and Expertise
Emily earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Spanish from Illinois Wesleyan University, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She later attended Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, obtaining her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from 2011 to 2014. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both business and legal principles, enhancing her capabilities in privacy and cybersecurity law.
Professional Experience
Emily has a diverse professional background in law and project management. Prior to her current role, she worked as an Associate Attorney at Seyfarth Shaw LLP from 2015 to 2022, focusing on global privacy and security. She also held positions at Deloitte as an eDiscovery Intern and later as a Discovery Associate, gaining experience in data management and legal processes. Additionally, she served as a Summer Extern at The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Teaching Experience
Emily has experience in academia as well. She worked as a Teacher's Assistant for Property Law at Chicago Kent College of Law in 2013. This role involved assisting faculty in teaching legal principles, further developing her understanding of property law and enhancing her communication skills.
Early Career Background
Before entering the legal field, Emily worked as a Salesperson at Nordstrom from 2010 to 2012. This early experience in retail provided her with valuable skills in customer service and sales, which complement her legal career by enhancing her client interaction abilities.