Amy Shepherd
About Amy Shepherd
Amy Shepherd serves as the Deputy General Counsel at DuckDuckGo, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in various legal roles across multiple industries, she is recognized for her proactive problem-solving skills and strategic advisory capabilities.
Current Role at DuckDuckGo
Amy Shepherd serves as the Deputy General Counsel at DuckDuckGo, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she provides legal guidance and support to the organization, focusing on privacy solutions and compliance. Her responsibilities include collaborating with various business and operational teams to align legal strategies with company objectives.
Previous Experience at DuckDuckGo
Prior to her current role, Amy Shepherd worked at DuckDuckGo as Associate General Counsel from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she contributed to the legal framework supporting the company's operations and initiatives. Her experience at DuckDuckGo reflects her commitment to privacy and user-centric legal practices.
Legal Career Background
Amy Shepherd has held various legal positions throughout her career. She served as General Counsel at The Good Food Institute from 2017 to 2019 and as Associate General Counsel at Alarm.com from 2019 to 2021. Her earlier roles include Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel at The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and Assistant General Counsel at Freddie Mac.
Education and Legal Training
Amy Shepherd earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Davis, from 1989 to 1993. She then attended the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), where she studied law from 1993 to 1996. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal expertise.
Expertise in Diverse Industries
Amy Shepherd has extensive experience providing legal support across various industries, including online education, smart home SaaS, FinTech, HVAC equipment, plant-based foods, and privacy solutions. Her ability to quickly develop expertise in different sectors enables her to deliver high-quality legal support tailored to each industry.