Frida Alim
About Frida Alim
Frida Alim is a Data Privacy Associate with expertise in information privacy and cybersecurity, currently working at Gunderson Dettmer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has a diverse background, including internships at Médecins Sans Frontières and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and has held positions at Buckley LLP and the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Current Role at Gunderson Dettmer
Frida Alim serves as a Data Privacy Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she specializes in information privacy and cybersecurity, focusing on start-ups and emerging companies. Alim advises clients on privacy considerations related to venture capital financings, mergers, and initial public offerings (IPOs). She provides legal guidance on compliance with major privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, and HIPAA. Her work supports clients in navigating complex legal frameworks in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Professional Experience
Frida Alim has a diverse professional background in data privacy and law. She began her career with internships at Médecins Sans Frontières in 2009 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in 2015. Alim worked as a Corporate Legal Intern at Qualcomm in 2014 and served as a Communications Officer at CNFA in 2013. She was an Associate at Buckley LLP from 2018 to 2020 and a Fellow at the Electronic Frontier Foundation from 2016 to 2017. This range of experiences has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of legal and privacy issues.
Education and Expertise
Frida Alim holds a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UCLA. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in information privacy and cybersecurity. Alim regularly counsels clients on compliance with significant privacy laws, demonstrating her knowledge and skills in this specialized area of law.
Internship Experience
Frida Alim has completed several internships that contributed to her professional development. In 2009, she interned at Médecins Sans Frontières in Stockholm for two months. In 2014, she worked as a Corporate Legal Intern at Qualcomm for two months. In 2015, she interned at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the Washington D.C. Metro Area for another two months. These internships provided her with valuable insights into the legal field and shaped her career trajectory.