Overview

Ismael focuses his practice on data privacy, advising clients on the legal considerations surrounding digital assets and emerging technologies. He helps organizations navigate complex, rapidly-evolving data protection laws and build privacy strategies that protect user data and support innovation.

Drawing on his experience as a privacy analyst at one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, as well as his background as a software engineer, Ismael brings a deep understanding of digital architecture to his practice and works seamlessly with engineers, regulators and product developers. He understands how systems are built, where data is stored, and where it is most vulnerable, enabling him to identify risk early on and develop creative solutions that keep projects moving forward. Ismael is particularly well known for his work in the crypto, blockchain and AI industries.

Clients benefit from Ismael’s forward-thinking mindset and versatile approach. Rather than treating privacy as a hurdle, he sees it as a key feature of a well-designed product. By considering data protection early in the development process, Ismael helps clients turn privacy compliance into a strategic advantage rather than a liability.

Credentials

Education

University of California College of the Law – San Francisco, J.D., 2024
  • Class Representative, Middle Eastern Law Society (2021-2024)
  • Class Representative, Technology and Law Society (2021-2023)
University of California – Berkeley, B.A., Legal Studies, Minor in Computer Science, 2020
  • Student Body President (2018-2020)
  • Founder and President, Bears for Minorities (2018)
  • Men’s Soccer

Bar & Court Admissions

California
Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)

More

  • International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

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