Tess Macapinlac
About Tess Macapinlac
Tess Macapinlac serves as the Lead Privacy Counsel at OneTrust, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a JD from The George Washington University Law School and a BA in Mathematics from Trinity University.
Work at OneTrust
Tess Macapinlac currently serves as the Lead Privacy Counsel at OneTrust, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing privacy compliance and legal matters related to data protection. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Privacy Associate at OneTrust from 2019 to 2021, where she contributed to various privacy initiatives and supported the legal team in navigating complex privacy regulations.
Education and Expertise
Tess Macapinlac earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from The George Washington University Law School, completing her studies from 2016 to 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mathematics from Trinity University, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles and analytical skills relevant to her work in privacy law.
Background
Before joining OneTrust, Tess Macapinlac gained valuable experience as a Legal Intern at the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) in 2017, where she worked for six months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. This internship allowed her to develop her understanding of legal frameworks surrounding advertising and privacy, further enhancing her qualifications for her subsequent roles in privacy law.
Professional Experience
Tess Macapinlac has accumulated significant experience in the field of privacy law. Her tenure at OneTrust, beginning as a Privacy Associate and advancing to Lead Privacy Counsel, reflects her growth and expertise in the area. Her previous role as a Legal Intern at the NAI provided her with practical insights into the legal aspects of advertising and data privacy, contributing to her professional development.