Ariana Goodell
About Ariana Goodell
Ariana Goodell serves as the Vice President of Legal, Corporate Secretary, and Data Protection Officer at Branch, where she has worked since 2023. With a strong background in privacy, data protection, and technology law, she has contributed to Branch's growth and success in the tech industry.
Work at Branch
Ariana Goodell serves as the Vice President of Legal, Corporate Secretary, and Data Protection Officer at Branch, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as Associate General Counsel and held various legal positions within the company, including Director and Corporate Counsel. Her tenure at Branch has been marked by significant contributions, including playing a key role in the company's recognition as the #3 Fastest Growing Technology Company in North America by Deloitte's Fast 500 list for 2020. Goodell has also been instrumental in Branch's success in raising over $330 million in funding from notable investors.
Education and Expertise
Ariana Goodell has a diverse educational background. She earned her Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco, formerly known as UC Hastings, from 2013 to 2016. She also studied Sociology at Emory University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, Goodell studied Comparative Healthcare Systems and Public Policy at University College London in 2007 and completed a Summer Study Abroad Course in International Business, Trade, and Tax Law at IE Law School in 2015. Her expertise encompasses privacy and data protection, technology transactions, product counseling, and intellectual property.
Background
Ariana Goodell's professional journey includes a variety of legal roles across different organizations. She began her career as a Litigation Paralegal at Weitz & Luxenberg from 2010 to 2013. She then transitioned to Reed Smith LLP, where she worked as an IP, Tech & Data Associate from 2016 to 2018. Goodell also gained experience as a Business Legal Intern at Facebook in 2014 and served as a Legal Writing & Research Teaching Assistant at UC Hastings College of the Law in 2014. Her early research experience includes a position as a Research Scholar at Emory University School of Medicine from 2009 to 2010.
Achievements
Ariana Goodell has made significant contributions in her legal career, particularly at Branch. She played a pivotal role in the company's recognition as a leading technology firm by Deloitte and contributed to securing over $330 million in funding from prominent investors. Her focus on mobile measurement and deep linking solutions has enhanced digital experiences for over 75,000 mobile apps. Goodell's legal expertise has been recognized through her work in privacy and data protection, technology transactions, and consumer protection, establishing her as a key figure in these areas.