Debra Zepeda

Debra Zepeda is an experienced legal professional specializing in intellectual property, data privacy, and cybersecurity. Currently serving as Senior Counsel at Confie, Debra oversees the company's entire IP portfolio and ensures compliance with U.S. data privacy laws. Previous roles include Corporate Counsel and Intellectual Property Associate at Buchalter, where Debra represented clients in diverse technology sectors and assisted with international arbitration. Earlier experience encompasses positions as Associate Attorney at Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A., and Law Clerk, where Debra focused on patent applications and office action responses. Debra has an extensive educational background, holding a Doctor of Law from the University of California, College of the Law, a Master’s in Structural and Earthquake Engineering from San Francisco State University, and a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and Sustainability from the University of California, Berkeley.