Barbara Epprecht Kaiser
About Barbara Epprecht Kaiser
Barbara Epprecht Kaiser serves as Legal Counsel and Director at UBS in Zürich, specializing in Swiss and European data protection law, information technology, and intellectual property law. She has previous experience at Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte KLG, Homburger, and has held research positions at Universität St.Gallen.
Current Role at UBS
Barbara Epprecht Kaiser serves as Legal Counsel and Director at UBS since 2021. In her role, she provides legal advice on various matters, including IT projects, outsourcing, and cross-border data transfers. She is involved in the internal implementation of new regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with legal standards and practices within the organization.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to her current position, Barbara Epprecht Kaiser interned at UBS in 2010 for two months in Zürich. This early experience in a prominent financial institution contributed to her understanding of the legal landscape within the banking sector.
Experience at Homburger
From 2015 to 2019, Barbara Epprecht Kaiser worked as an Associate at Homburger. During her four years there, she gained experience in various legal matters, further developing her expertise in Swiss and European data protection law, as well as information technology and intellectual property law.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Epprecht Kaiser studied Rechtswissenschaften at Universität Zürich, achieving a Bachelor of Law from 2006 to 2009. She continued her education at the same university, obtaining a Master of Law from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she earned a Master of Laws (LLM) in Intellectual Property Law from Boston University School of Law in 2018. Her academic background supports her specialization in data protection law and intellectual property.
Research Assistant Experience
Barbara Epprecht Kaiser worked as a Research Assistant at Universität St.Gallen from 2010 to 2011. This role allowed her to engage in academic research, enhancing her analytical skills and understanding of legal principles, which she later applied in her professional career.