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Jacob (Jake) Bennett is an associate in the Corporate, Finance and Acquisitions and Commercial, Competition & Trade practice groups focusing on data privacy, corporate governance matters and cross-border transactions. He is passionate about privacy law and has developed expertise in the area, drafting compliance documents, and advising on domestic and international privacy regulations.

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Jake was a summer associate at the firm in 2023, during which time he provided support on international transaction compliance and corporate agreements. During law school, he gained further experience as a legal intern with a leading online marketplace for short-term rentals, and the Department of Justice in the Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties. In these roles, he worked on data processing agreements, privacy impact assessments, and other data protection matters.

Jake holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional - United States (CIPP/US) certification.

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Education

  • University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2024; Elder Law Journal, Notes Editor, 2023-2024; CALI Excellence for the Future Award®, International Business Transactions, Spring 2023; Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Advocacy, Spring 2023; Teaching Assistant, Privacy Law, Spring 2024
  • University of Colorado, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science with Distinction, 2021; Teaching Assistant, Complex Issues in Leadership, Spring 2020

Admissions

  • Illinois
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Experience
Memberships

Memberships

American Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
The International Association of Privacy Professionals
Professional Activities
Events
Complimentary Intellectual Property Webinar - Preparing for U.S. Data Privacy Laws in 2025
10.29.24
Kenton Knop 2024 has seen significant developments in U.S. data privacy law, with new laws going into effect in Oregon, Texas and Montana…
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Masuda Funai Welcomes New Associate, Jacob Bennett
Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd. is pleased to announce the addition of Jacob Bennett as an Associate Attorney in the firm’s…
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