Kathleen Determann

Kathleen Determann is an experienced legal professional specializing in compliance, privacy, and corporate governance, currently serving as the Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer at STAAR Surgical since August 2023. Prior roles include External General Counsel and Compliance and Privacy Officer at Sophos Health Law PC, General Counsel and Chief Privacy & Compliance Officer at Mahana Therapeutics, and Associate General Counsel at Nevro Corp. With a robust background in advising medical device, diagnostic, and digital health companies, Kathleen has managed comprehensive legal, regulatory, and corporate responsibilities, including product development, compliance programs, corporate governance, and intellectual property strategy. Kathleen holds a JD from the University of San Francisco School of Law, a BS in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Santa Clara University, and a BA in Political Science from UCLA, along with U.S. Patent Attorney registration and California State Bar membership.