A space for ideas to take hold, for stability to increase, and for growth to multiply.
About Data Protection Counsel
My clients—whether startup founders navigating complex compliance questions or established companies rethinking their privacy strategies—know me for my endurance and optimism. They’ve worked with me through long strategy sessions where we’ve untangled legal requirements and built customized, future-proof privacy programs.
Colleagues and clients alike can recognize me instantly: my signature tweed blazers, bold accessories from local makers, and an energy that blends professionalism with approachability.
Much like my clients, I am a visionary. I believe in leading the way, in transforming challenges into opportunities, and in never quitting when a goal has been set. I take pride in my purpose as a privacy lawyer and hold it with deep gratitude—helping businesses grow while protecting what matters most: trust and data.
Data Privacy Lawyer and confidence pathfinder for businesses in the USA
I'm Olufunmilayo "Funmi" Owolabi Esq.
By addressing difficult conversations head-on and offering candid guidance—even when it challenges the status quo—we ensure our clients are prepared for the realities of today’s complex privacy landscape.
Clarity. Compliance. Confidence
Our practice was founded on the belief that meaningful work requires conviction, even when it diverges from conventional expectations.
Your data, defended
Grounded in principle, our work has always favored integrity over conformity.
Law with integrity
Core beliefs
Recognitions
Funmi brings many years of specialized privacy expertise in data protection, Artificial Intelligence compliance, and risk mitigation, delivering tailored privacy solutions aligned with U.S. privacy laws. She has advised corporations and organizations of all sizes, building robust data protection programs and fostering cultures of privacy compliance. Her business-focused approach bridges legal expertise and operational needs to protect personal information.
Experience
Olufunmilayo “Funmi” Owolabi, Esq.
CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPP/E, CDPSE, AIGP, FIP
The Data Privacy Lawyer – Principal Attorney
Get to Know Me
LLM in Law, University of Baltimore School of Law
LLB (Hons), University of Reading, United Kingdom
education
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
Women’s Bar Association, District of Columbia (WBADC)
Bar Association of Baltimore City (BABC)
memberships
Funmi's Credentials
A practical checklist to evaluate and strengthen the foundation of your privacy program—so you’re not caught off guard by gaps, risks, or outdated practices.
When compliance feels overwhelming, it’s easy to freeze or delay action. This checklist helps you cut through the noise, identify what’s missing, and move forward with clarity and confidence. Let’s simplify the complex and get your privacy program into proactive, aligned motion.
