Daniel M. Goldberg

Daniel M. Goldberg is Chair of Frankfurt Kurnit's Data Strategy, Privacy & Security Group, handling all types of matter involving data. This includes privacy, security and AI compliance; interpretation and enforcement; data monetization and strategic use; and technology transactions.

Mr. Goldberg received his BA, graduating cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his J.D., as a Merit Scholar at the University of Southern California School of Law. He worked at Bryan Cave and Baker & Hostetler, then Paribus Co., before joining Frankfurt Kurnit in 2019. He became a partner and the Chair of the Data Strategy, Privacy & Security Group in 2021. Mr. Goldberg is a certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and an Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP). He is admitted to practice law in California.

"The California Lawyers Association named Mr. Goldberg the 2025 “California Privacy Lawyer of the Year,” an award recognizing one lawyer’s outstanding contributions to California privacy law—making him the first private practitioner to receive it. He has been recognized as a leading lawyer in Privacy and Data Security by Chambers Global, Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and Super Lawyers. The Los Angeles Times named him a "Legal Visionary" in Cybersecurity in 2023, and Law360 honored him as one of the "Top Attorneys Under 40," in Cybersecurity and Privacy in 2020. Mr. Goldberg is frequently quoted in the media including industry publications such as AdExchanger, Adweek, The Hollywood Reporter, Law360, Cybersecurity Law Report, as well as general news outlets such as The Wall Street Journal and Inc. Magazine. He has authored hundreds of articles on privacy law. Mr. Goldberg frequently guest speaks on data issues at leading industry events including the NAI summit and conferences hosted by IAPP, IAB and IAA - organizations where he has held leadership roles."