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Work History
Education
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Alex Kimata

Arvada,CO

Summary

7Th year privacy and technology counsel specializing in generative AI compliance and product counseling. Proven track record advising engineering and product teams on privacy, IP, and regulatory challenges for technology companies from startups to Fortune 200. Skilled at managing multiple client priorities while providing practical legal guidance that enables innovation and ensures compliance. Personable Senior Associate with seventh-year background in retail and related positions. Proficient in use and troubleshooting of POS systems. Successful meeting goals through effective team coordination and proactive customer service.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Associate

Holland & Hart LLP
01.2022 - Current
  • Advise technology companies on emerging legal issues including generative AI compliance, privacy frameworks, IP protection, and consumer protection across domestic and international jurisdictions.
  • Partner directly with engineering, product, marketing, and compliance teams to embed privacy-by-design and security-by-design principles into complex technology products including IoT devices, SaaS platforms, digital advertising products, and critical energy systems.
  • Design and implement scalable compliance programs for products and services, including policy development, privacy assessments, vendor due diligence, and alignment with evolving regulatory standards.
  • Provide product counseling for B2B and B2C technology solutions, translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance that enables product development while maintaining compliance.
  • Lead data incident response efforts across 15+ regulatory matters, coordinating with U.S. Attorneys General and international advisory authorities including Canadian, European, and African regulators.
  • Collaborate across legal practice areas including corporate, employment, and IP to deliver integrated legal solutions.

Associate

Milgrom & Daskam
12.2018 - 01.2022
  • Designed and implemented a GLBA and insurance-compliant privacy program for a fintech insurance platform, enabling regulatory compliance and scalable operations. As sole privacy and compliance counsel, work included drafting privacy notices and internal policies, tracking evolving laws, and ensuring data use complied with applicable laws. Company sold in $200M+ acquisition.

Education

Juris Doctor - undefined

University of Colorado Law School
Boulder, CO
05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Political Science

University of Colorado
Boulder, CO
05.2011

Skills

  • CISO Exec Net, Rocky Mountain Information Security Conference, Masters Conference, and Holland & Hart In-House CLE Conferences

A full list of speaking engagements can be found here

Certification

  • IAPP, Fellow of Information Privacy
  • Certification Obtained - Jan. 2025
  • IAPP, CIP/T
  • Certification Obtained - Oct. 2022
  • IAPP, CIPP/US
  • Certification Obtained - Oct. 2018
  • IAPP, CIPP/E
  • Training Completed - April 2024
  • IAPP, AI Governance
  • Training Complete - April 2025


Hobbies and Interests

Aikido, making perfect pizza, traveling Asia, collecting playing cards, and playing chess.

Affiliations

Colorado Bar Association; International Association of Privacy Professionals, Sakura Foundation Board, and Colorado Common Cause Board.

Timeline

Senior Associate

Holland & Hart LLP
01.2022 - Current

Associate

Milgrom & Daskam
12.2018 - 01.2022

Juris Doctor - undefined

University of Colorado Law School

Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Political Science

University of Colorado