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Daniel Cassman

Attorney with expertise in compliance, regulatory oversight, security and privacy policy, and risk management. Technical background, including experience with full-stack web application development and building and maintaining multifaceted software products, as well as connecting legal, policy, and engineering teams. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive complex initiatives, and produce outstanding results in a high-stakes environment.

Experience

U.S. Department of Justice, National Security Division

San Francisco, CA

Director of Policy & Technology 2025 - Present

Deputy Section Chief (Acting) 2024 - 2025

Attorney Advisor 2017 - 2024

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Macon, GA

Law Clerk 2015 - 2016

U.S. District Court for Northern California

San Francisco, CA

Law Clerk 2014 - 2015

Education

Stanford Law School

Juris Doctor (2013)

  • Stanford Law Review Executive Board
  • Moot Court (best oral argument)
  • Steven M. Block Civil Liberties Award
  • Goldsmith Prize in Conflict Resolution
  • Public Interest Fellow

Stanford University

Bachelor of Arts (2010)

  • Political Science & Computer Science
  • with distinction and honors in international security studies

Publications

Admissions

State Bar of California