Sara English
About Sara English
Sara English serves as the Senior Associate General Counsel at Mutual of Omaha, where she has worked since 2016. She specializes in advising on information privacy and security laws, and collaborates with technology professionals to implement regulatory compliance and technology solutions.
Work at Mutual of Omaha
Sara English has served as Senior Associate General Counsel at Mutual of Omaha since 2016. In this role, she collaborates with various professionals, including architects, security analysts, scrum masters, and engineers, to address organizational challenges through technology solutions. Her responsibilities include advising on information privacy and security laws, ensuring that vendor-driven solutions align with requirements for risk, resiliency, and business operations. Additionally, she supports IT and Information Security initiatives, focusing on areas such as incident response, technology transactions, and cloud transformation.
Previous Experience at Kutak Rock
Prior to her current position, Sara English worked at Kutak Rock as a Partner for ten years, from 2006 to 2016. In this capacity, she gained extensive experience in legal matters related to complex transactions involving software, hardware, cloud services, and health care information technology. Her tenure at Kutak Rock contributed to her expertise in navigating the legal landscape of technology and data privacy.
Judicial Assistant Role
Before joining Kutak Rock, Sara English served as a Judicial Assistant for the State of Iowa from 2005 to 2006. This role provided her with foundational legal experience and insights into the judicial process, which has informed her subsequent legal career.
Education and Expertise
Sara English completed her undergraduate studies at Simpson College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and International Management from 1998 to 2002. She then attended the University of Iowa College of Law, obtaining her Juris Doctor degree from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, she holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) credential from the International Association of Privacy Professionals, underscoring her expertise in information privacy and security.
Professional Contributions
In her current role, Sara English educates technology professionals on the implications of regulations concerning resiliency, risk, and data privacy and security. She develops internal policies and practices to support the commercial and regulatory technology and data needs of Mutual of Omaha. Her close collaboration with technology business leaders allows her to understand their needs and provide strategic feedback, enhancing the organization's overall technology governance.