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Hilary Ware

CEO

San Francisco, California, United States27 yrs 6 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Leader of global legal teams in privacy and safety.
  • Expert in regulatory compliance and data protection.
  • Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in law.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in legal compliance and privacy within technology and non-profit sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Privacy LawRegulatory ComplianceNon-profit Board LeadershipBoard Level ExperienceExecutive Advisory

Other Skills

Data ProtectionLitigationIntellectual PropertyCopyright LawLegal WritingCivil LitigationPatent LitigationCommercial LitigationLicensing

About

Skilled, experienced builder and leader of diverse and valued global legal teams. Manages strategically important legal risk areas and challenges with a pragmatic, creative, and collaborative approach. Engaging leader who has represented companies and legal teams in regulatory and governmental contexts. Intentional about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Values a good sense of humor. Oxford comma absolutist.

Experience

27 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
8 yrs 3 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 9 mos
Current Experience

Aspen cybersecurity group, the aspen institute

Member

Jan 2026Present · 5 mos

  • The Aspen Cybersecurity Group is a cross-sector public-private forum comprised of former government officials, Capitol Hill leaders, industry executives, and respected voices from academia, journalism, and civil society that have come together to translate pressing cybersecurity conversations into action.

Apple

Head of Privacy Legal and Online Safety

Apr 2024Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Cupertino, California, United States · Hybrid

  • I lead a global team of data privacy/protection and law enforcement compliance specialists in support of Apple's worldwide privacy, data protection, online safety and child protection efforts. I represent Apple with global policy makers, regulators, and legislators on these issues. I also lead Apple's global operations function supporting the Legal, Government, and Security organizations.
Privacy LawData ProtectionRegulatory Compliance

Wellesley college

Business Leadership Council Member

Apr 2024Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • The Wellesley College Business Leadership Council comprises Wellesley Alumnae who are senior leaders in business or non-profit organizations. The BLC was formed with the intent to give back to the College, its constituents, and the wider community through the talents and collective commitment of its members. The BLC has over 225 alumnae globally.

American leadership forum silicon valley

Fellow

Mar 2024Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • The American Leadership Forum joins and strengthens diverse leaders to serve the common good. ALF strengthens Fellows’ capacity to address public issues collaboratively and builds a strong leadership network to work for positive change in the communities we serve.

Lambda legal

Board Member, Emeritus Board of Directors

Mar 2024Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Lambda Legal is a nonprofit organization that has won civil rights cases for the LGBTQ+ community on issues such as marriage equality, gender identity, and health care discrimination.
Non-profit Board Leadership

Discord

VP & Deputy General Counsel

Jan 2024Apr 2024 · 3 mos · San Francisco, California, United States

  • VP & Deputy General Counsel with global responsibility for litigation, regulatory compliance, and privacy/data security.

Diversity lab

Advisory Council Member

Sep 2023Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Diversity Lab is an incubator for innovative ideas and solutions that boost diversity and inclusion in law. Diversity Lab’s mission is to diversify leadership in law by building inclusive talent structures that level the playing field so talent from all backgrounds can equitably thrive and advance. Research and data show that diversity in leadership leads to more inclusive and equitable decisions for all talent and a more diverse workforce overall. Experimental ideas are created through our hackathons and piloted in collaboration with more than 300 top law firms and legal departments across the country. We leverage data, behavioral science, design thinking, and technology to further develop and test the ideas, measure the results, and share the lessons learned.
Board level experienceExecutive Advisory

Netflix

Vice President & Associate General Counsel

Oct 2011Oct 2023 · 12 yrs

  • VP & Associate General Counsel with responsibility for global core legal functions: litigation, regulatory compliance, product, labor & employment, privacy/data security, partnerships, and payments. US litigation includes patent litigation, antitrust litigation, securities litigation, complex civil and class action litigation, labor and employment litigation, and assorted individual claims. International litigation and conflict resolution counseling in Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia focuses primarily on privacy issues, consumer claims, and regulatory/compliance issues. Also responsible for managing company and production-side regulatory compliance (including FCPA and OFAC), international and domestic law enforcement and subpoena requests, and conflicts of interest.

Google

Managing Litigation Counsel

Sep 2004Sep 2011 · 7 yrs

  • Managing Litigation Counsel overseeing government litigation and investigations involving Google. Experience managing domestic and international litigation with focus on complex commercial litigation, defamation/privacy issues, copyright, securities, and antitrust. Experience drafting arbitration provisions, indemnities, and advising on other transactional issues relating to potential litigation.

Heller ehrman

Litigation Associate

Nov 1998Sep 2004 · 5 yrs 10 mos

  • Litigation attorney with extensive experience with complex civil litigation, emphasizing breach of contract, securities and antitrust litigation. Substantial experience in litigation management and supervising all aspects of cases, including case staffing, client contact, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, oral argument, and trial experience.

Education

Harvard Law School

J.D.

Jan 1994Jan 1997

Harvard Graduate School of Education

Ed.M.

Jan 1993Jan 1994

Wellesley College

BA

Jan 1989Jan 1993

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