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Donna Etemadi is a seasoned attorney and accomplished legal writer, boasting a diverse background in both law firms and corporate environments. With a focus on corporate law, data privacy, and cybersecurity, Donna has accumulated valuable experience throughout her career. She has held positions in-house and at law firms. While in-house for a prominent fashion brand, she handled a spectrum of legal matters including commercial contracts, privacy issues, and trade compliance. At law firms, she focused on corporate M&A transactions, equity financings, and data privacy and cybersecurity concerns.. Driven by a keen interest in the convergence of law and technology, particularly the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal and regulatory spheres, Donna is committed to leveraging her expertise to instill confidence in her clients. A graduate of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Donna actively contributed to the legal community during her studies. She served on the board of the Northwestern Journal of International Law and Business as a Note and Comment Editor, engaged as a Student Researcher in the International Human Rights Law Clinic, and participated in moot court competitions.. Furthermore, Donna holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs from George Washington University, rounding out her academic foundation. Her insightful contributions to the legal field extend beyond her professional endeavors, as evidenced by her notable publications. These include articles that have been featured in esteemed legal publications like Law360.

Was in Private Practice from 1994 to 2001 working for various law firms in greater Los Angeles area including Hong & Chang (affiliate US office of Kim & Chang, biggest law firm in Korea). 2001-2006, West Coast General Counsel for then Samsung America, Inc. (now Samsung C&T America, Inc.). 2006-2014, General Counsel/Chief Administrative Officer for Samsung Chemical (USA), Inc.. 2015-May, 2021, Yun Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation, Shareholder. 2018 Consumner Attorneys of California, Consumer Attorney of the Year-Finalist. May, 2021-Present, General Counsel at Navien, Inc.. Fall 2021-present, Adjunct Professor at University of Southern California Gould School of Law