Daniel Senter
About Daniel Senter
Daniel Senter serves as the Deputy Director and Counsel for Compassionate Education Systems at the National Center for Youth Law, where he focuses on youth rights and special education. He has extensive legal experience, having worked in various roles including staff attorney and associate at several law firms and organizations.
Work at National Center For Youth Law
Daniel Senter has served as Deputy Director & Counsel for the Compassionate Education Systems initiative at the National Center for Youth Law since 2019. In this role, he provides legal and programmatic support, focusing on youth rights and special education. His responsibilities include offering legal expertise on education technology issues, particularly concerning privacy laws such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Education and Expertise
Daniel Senter holds an A.B. in Social Studies from Harvard University, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education at USC School of Law, earning a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree with a focus on Juvenile Law and Intellectual Property Law from 2007 to 2010. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in legal principles relevant to his work in youth rights and education law.
Background
Before joining the National Center for Youth Law, Daniel Senter accumulated diverse legal experience. He worked as a Staff Attorney at East Bay Children's Law Offices from 2010 to 2014 and as an Associate at Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney for one year in San Francisco. He also served as an Associate at Donahue Fitzgerald LLP from 2016 to 2019. His early career included roles as a Resource Teacher at Oakland Unified School District and as a Manager at New Sector Alliance.
Professional Experience
Daniel Senter's professional experience spans various legal and educational roles. He began his career as a Summer Law Clerk at the Federal Communications Commission in 2008 and later worked as a Summer Associate at Lozano Smith in 2009. His roles have consistently involved legal support and advocacy, particularly in areas affecting youth and education.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Daniel Senter has focused on legal issues related to youth rights and education. His work at the National Center for Youth Law has involved significant contributions to legal frameworks and programmatic initiatives that support vulnerable youth populations. His expertise in education technology and privacy law has positioned him as a knowledgeable resource in these critical areas.