Jacob Tewes
About Jacob Tewes
Jacob Tewes serves as Senior Commercial Counsel at Skydio, focusing on legal operations, privacy, and data security. He holds a CIPP/US certification and has a background in aviation and drone law.
Work at Skydio
Jacob Tewes serves as Senior Commercial Counsel at Skydio, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on legal operations, privacy, and data security, which are critical areas for the company known for its drone technology. Prior to his current title, he worked as Commercial Counsel at Skydio from 2021 to 2023. His work in the Omaha Metropolitan Area aligns with his strong interest in aviation and drone law.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Tewes holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Nebraska College of Law, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. He furthered his education with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Space, Cybersecurity, and Telecommunications Law from the same institution, completing it in 2017. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Humanities from Valparaiso University between 2007 and 2011. He also holds a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) certification.
Background
Before joining Skydio, Jacob Tewes gained diverse legal experience. He worked as an Attorney at Kutak Rock from 2018 to 2021 and served as an Associate Attorney at Johnson, Miner, Marlow, Woodward & Huff, Prof. LLC from 2015 to 2016. His early career included roles as a Law Clerk and Development Intern at Resort Lifestyle Communities from 2014 to 2015. He also contributed to academia as an Adjunct Professor at Doane University in 2017 and the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2021.
Professional Experience
Jacob Tewes has accumulated significant professional experience in the legal field. His tenure at Skydio includes two years as Commercial Counsel, where he developed expertise in legal matters related to drone technology. His previous roles at Kutak Rock and Johnson, Miner, Marlow, Woodward & Huff provided him with a solid foundation in various legal practices. His work as an Adjunct Professor reflects his commitment to education and knowledge sharing in the legal domain.