Ryan Akong

Ryan Akong has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in legal and compliance. Ryan is currently working at Aterian as Counsel, a position they have held since March 2023. Prior to that, they served as Associate Counsel at Aterian starting from February 2021. Before joining Aterian, Ryan worked at KPMG US, where they held the roles of Senior Associate and Associate in Risk Management & Compliance and Independence: Risk Management, respectively. Ryan also has experience as a Law Clerk at the New York State Workers' Compensation Board and as a Legal Intern at McCormick & O'Brien LLP. Additionally, Ryan served as a Legal Clinician at the Brooklyn Law Incubator and Policy Clinic, and as an EEO Intern at the City of New York, Department of Homeless Services. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Development Associate at The CityKids Foundation, Inc., where they played a crucial role in successful fundraising efforts. Ryan's internship experience includes working at the Ford Foundation in the Democracy, Rights, and Justice Unit, where they conducted research and drafted grant recommendations.

Ryan Akong obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science/English Literature from Queens College from 2006 to 2010. Later, from 2014 to 2016, they attended Brooklyn Law School and earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree. In terms of additional certifications, Ryan Akong obtained the Certified Information Privacy Professional - United States (CIPP/US) certification from the IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals. The specific month and year of completion for this certification are not provided.