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Daniel Chen
Partner
Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity
Palo Alto
daniel.chen@wsgr.com

D415-947-2014

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Daniel Chen is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he focuses on privacy, cybersecurity, and data processing matters. Daniel works closely with clients to navigate complex compliance risks and challenges, including in connection with the use of data and data-driven products and services. He also has extensive experience advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, securities offerings, strategic partnerships, data licensing arrangements, service engagements, and other commercial transactions.  

Prior to joining the firm, Daniel was in-house counsel at a technology company. In this role, Daniel advised on all phases of product compliance, privacy compliance, marketing, incident response, and commercial negotiations.

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Daniel Chen is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he focuses on privacy, cybersecurity, and data processing matters. Daniel works closely with clients to navigate complex compliance risks and challenges, including in connection with the use of data and data-driven products and services. He also has extensive experience advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, securities offerings, strategic partnerships, data licensing arrangements, service engagements, and other commercial transactions.  

Prior to joining the firm, Daniel was in-house counsel at a technology company. In this role, Daniel advised on all phases of product compliance, privacy compliance, marketing, incident response, and commercial negotiations.

Education
  • J.D., Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, 2017
  • B.A., University of British Columbia, 2014
Admissions
  • State Bar of California
Credentials
Education
  • J.D., Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, 2017
  • B.A., University of British Columbia, 2014
Admissions
  • State Bar of California
Focus Areas
  • Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity
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