Tim Sparapani
Technology and AI Policy Lawyer, Consumer Privacy Advocate, Ultra Premium Bourbon Startup Founder
- Role
- Co-founder and General Counsel at Blue Run Spirits
- Location
- Washington, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tim Sparapani
Technology and constitutional lawyer, with deep expertise in all aspects of privacy, content moderation and speech on the Internet, dis- and misinformation/deepfakes. Public policy advisor with two decades of experiencing influencing technology policy in Washington, Brussels, and other capitals around the country and the world. Startup lawyer and advisor, advising dozens of tech startups. Board Advisor and Outside Counsel for GoBubble. Former Acting General Counsel of Smyte (acquired by Twitter, June 2018). Former Chairman of PrivacyMate (acquired by Aura, January 2020).Articles showcasing my client work and relevant experience:60 Minutes - The Data Post Facebook Taps Privacy Hawk as Lobbyist - Hill - Tim Sparapani: DC-to-Silicon Valley Translator http://thehill.com/person/tim-sparapaniWashingtonian - 40 Under 40: Lobbyists with the Most Influence
Experience
Co-founder and General Counsel
Jun 2019 — Present · Georgetown, KY, US
Founded innovative, ultra-premium spirits company highlighting the finest bourbon and rye from Kentucky.Organized company, reviewed and prepared key legal filings, and supervised outside legal counsel.Spearheaded fundraising for startup.
Education
University of Michigan Law School
JD, Law
1998 — 2000
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts, Government; English
1992 — 1996
Skills
- Governance
- Strategic Communications
- Policy
- Legislative Relations
- Legal Advice
- Political Campaigns
- Government
- Strategy
- Government Relations
- Public Affairs
- Legal Research
- Legislation
- Public Policy
- Privacy Law
- Intellectual Property
- Legal Writing
- Litigation
- Public Relations
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