Chris Donewald, Cipp Us
About Chris Donewald, Cipp Us
Chris Donewald serves as the Director and Head of Legal at Material Security since 2023, bringing over a decade of experience in privacy law and legal counsel within the tech industry.
Work at Material Security
Chris Donewald has served as the Director and Head of Legal at Material Security since 2023. In this role, he oversees legal operations and provides guidance on compliance and privacy matters. His position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a remote working arrangement.
Education and Expertise
Chris Donewald holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business, which he completed from 2020 to 2022. He also earned a Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University, School of Law, from 2004 to 2007. His educational background is complemented by over a decade of experience in privacy law, where he has acted as a 'privacy sherpa' for technology teams.
Professional Background
Prior to his current role, Chris Donewald held various positions at Affirm, Inc., including Managing Corporate Counsel - Commercial, Director - Privacy and Trust Counsel, and Senior Corporate Counsel: Privacy, Protection, and Trust. He also worked as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Golden Gate University, School of Law from 2020 to 2022, contributing to the education of future legal professionals.
Board Memberships and Advisory Roles
Chris Donewald serves on the Board of Advisors for BreachRx since 2020 and has been a Board Advisor for Piiano since 2022. He is also a Charter Member of TechGC since 2021. Previously, he was an Advisory Board Member for the Future of Privacy Forum from 2021 to 2023, engaging with key issues in privacy and data protection.
Public Speaking and Publications
Chris Donewald is an author and speaker at data protection events across the United States. He shares his expertise in privacy and legal matters, contributing to discussions on navigating complex legal landscapes in the technology sector.