Jonathan Espiritu Cipp/Us Cipp/E
About Jonathan Espiritu Cipp/Us Cipp/E
Jonathan Espiritu serves as Senior Counsel for Privacy at Klaviyo, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive legal experience, having held various roles in privacy and compliance at companies such as Twilio, Snyk, and MediaMath.
Work at Klaviyo
Jonathan Espiritu serves as Senior Counsel, Privacy at Klaviyo since 2023. In this role, he focuses on privacy-related legal matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. His position is remote, allowing him to contribute to the company's legal framework from various locations. Klaviyo is known for its marketing automation platform, which emphasizes data privacy and customer trust.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to joining Klaviyo, Jonathan held several legal positions. He worked as a Legal Consultant at Twilio Inc. for five months in 2020 and at Chobani for six months in the same year. He served as Managing Counsel, Privacy & Compliance at Snyk from 2020 to 2022, overseeing compliance in privacy and vendor management. His earlier roles include Senior Corporate Counsel at Mosaic Group and Senior Corporate Counsel at MediaMath.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from New York Law School. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Political Science from Binghamton University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal expertise, particularly in privacy and compliance. He has developed policies and training programs related to regulatory issues throughout his career.
Achievements in Legal Compliance
During his tenure at Snyk, Jonathan led the creation and implementation of various policies, including those related to intellectual property, open source, and data retention. He also managed compliance training for sales teams at IPC Systems, where he received the 'Hidden Heroes' award. His work has contributed to the legal and compliance frameworks of multiple organizations.
Background and Personal Interests
Jonathan has a diverse background that includes a year spent traveling, teaching English in Cambodia, and volunteering with wildlife organizations in Australia. He is fluent in Tagalog and participates in an adventurous eating club, reflecting his interest in diverse cultures and experiences.