Albert Newell

About Albert Newell

I lead with curiosity, strategy, and a bias toward action—especially when the stakes are high and the rules are complex. For 15+ years, I’ve built a career out of solving hard problems at the intersection of law, tech, and international regulation. My background spans global trade compliance, data governance, risk, and AI enablement. I’ve built teams from scratch, overhauled outdated systems, and helped legal departments move faster without cutting corners. I don’t just keep companies out of trouble—I help them move smarter, with confidence. Whether I’m designing a regulatory framework, navigating OFAC/ITAR/EAR nuance, or building AI literacy across a legal department, I bring a practical, strategic lens to everything I do. I ask the right questions early. I build strong partnerships. And I know how to translate legal complexity into business clarity.

Experience

1. Director, Senior Counsel - Compliance

   GoDaddy

   Apr 2025 — Present

Education

• The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

  Doctor of Law (JD)

  2012 — 2016

• University of Colorado

  BA, Anthropology, History

  2004 — 2006

• Columbia University

  N/A, E3B

  2008 — 2008

Skills

• Government Contracting
• Project Planning
• Legal Research
• Editing
• Budgets
• Defense
• U.s. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (Hipaa)
• Customer Service
• Itar
• Team Leadership
• Program Management
• Fcpa
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Data Privacy
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Government
• Research
• Public Speaking
• Visual Basic for Applications (Vba)
• Legal Compliance
• Analysis
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Management
• Proposal Writing
• Social Media
• Privacy Law