About DCM Legal
David Christopher Marty is a technology lawyer specializing in helping early to mid-stage startups identify and address legal and regulatory risks. His expertise is in consumer protection issues, including privacy, data security, competition law, unfair and deceptive trade practices, AI ethics and regulation, and marketing law. He’s also a strong technology generalist, having overseen all legal work for major product and engineering divisions within Uber, during his time as Legal Director there. Prior to his legal career, David worked as a product manager in the tech industry. Outside his legal practice, David is a board advisor, angel investor, surfer, musician, and private pilot.
Legal Services
Product Counseling
Enterprise Sales and Negotiation
AI Governance and Regulation
Privacy and Data Security
Marketing and Advertising Law
Technology Transactions & Licensing
Terms of Service & Privacy Policies
Regulatory Risk Analysis
Internal Corporate Policies
Copyright, Trademark, & Trade Secret Advising
Clients
Admissions
State of California (Admitted 2010)
District of Columbia (Admitted 2022)
State of Missouri (Admitted 2023)
US Federal Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Federal District Court for the Northern District of California
Federal District Court for the Central District of California
Federal District Court for the Eastern District of California
Federal District Court for the Southern District of California
Education
Berkeley Law (JD) 2010 - Privacy & Intellectual Property
New York University (MA) 2005 - Sociology & Human Rights
Creighton University (BA) 2002 - Philosophy & English
Contact
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