Peter Hegel
- Chicago
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Clients turn to Peter for strategic counseling on data privacy, cybersecurity, and product issues at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation.
A Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), Peter Hegel advises companies throughout the product lifecycle, helping clients navigate privacy and security considerations relating to product development and launches, AI and emerging technologies, data governance, and cybersecurity preparedness. He regularly counsels clients on U.S. state privacy laws, enforcement risk, incident response, and risk assessments, and works closely with legal, product, engineering, security, and compliance teams to implement practical and scalable compliance strategies in fast-moving environments. Peter advises clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
In addition, Peter has completed several successful secondments with leading technology companies, including a major social networking company, a major online retailer, and a multinational online search engine platform. Through this experience, he worked closely with in-house legal and compliance teams and developed a practical understanding of how legal advice is implemented across organizations. Clients value Peter’s pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach and ability to deliver timely, actionable guidance that aligns legal requirements with business and product objectives.
Peter also maintains an active pro bono practice, representing clients in immigration and affirmative asylum matters and advising small businesses and entrepreneurs on a variety of legal issues.
Areas of focus
Industries
Services
Education & Credentials
Education
- The University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 2017
- Northwestern University, B.A., Legal Studies and Theatre, cum laude, 2011
Bar and Court Admissions
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Illinois
Related Employment
- Paul Hastings LLP, Chicago, IL, Associate, 2017-2021
- U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago, IL, Intern, 2017
- Chancery Division, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago, IL, Judicial Extern for the Mortgage Foreclosure Section, 2015
- Law Offices of Nadadur S. Kumar, Los Angeles, CA, Business Immigration Legal Assistant, 2013-2014
Additional Languages
- German
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation, 2023-2026
*The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and no certificate, award or recognition is a requirement to practice law in Illinois.
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Certified Information Privacy Professional through International Association of Privacy Professionals (CIPP/US)
- Hellenic Bar Association, Member
- Hellenic Legal Assistance Services (Hel.LAS) Pro Bono Clinic, Volunteer
- IAPP Young Privacy Professional for the Chicago KnowledgeNet Chapter, 2022
- Member and Evaluator of the Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening
Community Involvement
- Field Museum Associates, Board Member
- Steppenwolf Theatre Young Professionals Group, Board Member, 2021-present
