Daniel Schuch

About Daniel Schuch

I am a strategic leader with experience building, scaling, and empowering global legal teams. I have successfully led organizations through periods of significant change, fostering resilience and clarity while maintaining a strong culture of collaboration and trust. My expertise spans labor & employment, litigation, data privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and crisis management, with a proven ability to deliver pragmatic, risk-informed counsel that enables business growth. I have spearheaded digital transformation initiatives, driving innovation within the legal function through smarter processes, technology adoption, and new ways of working that unlock efficiency and improve client experience. I thrive at the intersection of law, technology, and business strategy — ensuring legal frameworks support innovation rather than hold it back. Developing future-ready teams and mentoring the next generation of leaders is core to my approach.

Experience

1. Managing Counsel - Data, Digital & Privacy

   Shell

   Oct 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

Education

• University of Illinois Chicago School of Law

  Juris Doctor

  2002 — 2005

• Mercyhurst University

  B.A.

  1997 — 2001

Skills

• Employee Training
• Civil Litigation
• Employee Relations
• Employment Contracts
• Training
• Labor Relations
• Employee Handbooks
• Traditional Labor Law
• Non-Compete Agreements
• Litigation Management
• Employment Law
• Legal Advice
• Legal Compliance
• Restrictive Covenants