Mahsan Karimi
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced legal professional specializing in cybersecurity, data privacy, and contract law with expertise in international and corporate environments. Skilled in navigating complex legal frameworks and offering strategic counsel in cybersecurity compliance, data protection regulations, and international commercial law. Demonstrated success working with multinational corporations and the United Nations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity & Compliance Analyst
Tarragon Company
Walnut Creek, USA
07.2017 - Current
- Lead initiatives on cybersecurity compliance and data privacy.
- Draft and review cybersecurity policies and procedures, providing legal advice on compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection regulations.
- Help drive compliance requirements for different frameworks such as ISO27001, ISO 27701, and NIST.
- Conducted research on laws, regulations, and industry trends related to the organization's operations.
Contract Law & Compliance Analyst(Hybrid)
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
Vienna, Austria
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Provided expert legal counsel on contract law, including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing international contracts
- Advised on legal frameworks concerning outer space affairs and international treaties
- Led initiatives to ensure contractual compliance with UN regulations and international law.
Contract Compliance Specialist
MBSCo.
Tehran, Iran
04.2014 - 06.2017
- Reviewed and analyzed contracts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Identified non-compliance issues in existing contracts and provided recommendations for corrective action.
- Ensured timely completion of all contractual commitments by setting deadlines and tracking progress.
- Investigated potential breaches of contract terms by third parties.
Education
Master of Laws - Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Law
Loyola Law School
Los Angeles, CA05.2025
Master of Laws (LLM) - International Commercial Law
City Law School
London, UKMaster of Laws (LLM) - International Law
University of Vienna
Vienna, AustriaSkills
- Legal Research
- Regulatory understanding
- Project Management
- Legal Compliance
- Microsoft Office
- Data privacy techniques
- Corporate Law
- Case Management
- Legal Document Preparation
Affiliations
- Member, Information System Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
- Member, Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
- Member, American Bar Association (ABA)
Certification
- Comfar III, UNIDO - Financial Analysis Certification
- FIDIC, Contract Management
- Certified Information Security Management (CISM), US
Accomplishments
- Successfully led cybersecurity compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions, reducing legal risks by 30%.
- Key contributor in negotiating high-profile, multi-million-dollar contracts for international organizations.
- Recognized for excellence in contract law and cybersecurity governance by senior leadership at Tarragon.
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Farsi, Native
- German, Intermediate
Timeline
Contract Law & Compliance Analyst(Hybrid)
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
01.2021 - 04.2021
Cybersecurity & Compliance Analyst
Tarragon Company
07.2017 - Current
Contract Compliance Specialist
MBSCo.
04.2014 - 06.2017
Master of Laws - Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Law
Loyola Law School
Master of Laws (LLM) - International Commercial Law
City Law School
Master of Laws (LLM) - International Law
University of Vienna
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