Alicia Hwang
About Alicia Hwang
Alicia Hwang serves as the Data Protection Officer and Lead Privacy Counsel at Credit Karma, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in privacy law, having previously held roles at Credit Karma and co-founded Qwill, along with experience in litigation and operations.
Current Role at Credit Karma
Alicia Hwang serves as the Data Protection Officer and Lead Privacy Counsel at Credit Karma. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's commitment to data privacy and protection. In her role, she oversees compliance with privacy regulations and ensures that the organization adheres to best practices in data management.
Previous Experience at Credit Karma
Alicia Hwang previously worked at Credit Karma as Senior Privacy Counsel from 2021 to 2022 and as Privacy and Compliance Counsel from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she focused on privacy law and compliance, helping to shape the company's privacy policies and practices.
Founding Role at Qwill
Alicia co-founded Qwill and served as the Director of Operations & Legal from 2017 to 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing operational and legal aspects of the company, contributing to its strategic development.
Legal Career Background
Alicia Hwang began her legal career as a Litigation Associate at Edelson PC, where she worked from 2012 to 2016 in Chicago, Illinois, and San Francisco, California. She also served as a Summer Associate and Law Clerk at the same firm from 2011 to 2012, gaining valuable experience in litigation and legal processes.
Educational Background
Alicia Hwang earned her Juris Doctor from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, where she studied from 2009 to 2012. She also studied International Law and Legal Studies at Bucerius Law School. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Southern California.