About

Seaton M. Daly, III

Legal Counsel for Emerging Businesses!

Seaton Daly is a product, privacy, and technology counsel with deep experience advising organizations on research, data governance, AI‑enabled products, and enterprise risk. He provides practical, business‑focused guidance to researchers, data scientists, engineers, and executive teams, helping them design responsible research frameworks, implement compliant data practices, and build scalable policies and governance structures. With experience across hundreds of matters for a wide range of clients, he is known for delivering clear, actionable solutions in fast‑moving environments.

Seaton’s broader law practice focuses on representing privately held companies, nonprofits, startups, and early‑stage ventures. He advises leadership teams on entity formation, equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, and cybersecurity and data‑privacy compliance. His work often includes developing strategies to protect mission‑critical information, trade secrets, and proprietary research — ensuring organizations can innovate while mitigating operational and regulatory risk.

Seaton regularly presents to business, industry, and trade groups on topics including data privacy, cybersecurity, cloud computing, e‑discovery, online behavioral advertising, social‑media ethics, and data‑governance best practices. He has served in leadership roles within the Washington Technology Industry Association’s security community, and he brings both legal and technical insight to his approach.

Before entering legal practice, Seaton helped establish multiple startups in the information‑protection industry, giving him a strong foundation in technology, product development, and the realities faced by growing companies.

Committed to service beyond his legal work, Seaton coaches varsity high school football and served on the board of director's for several nonprofits including, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting underserved communities and providing mentoring for high‑risk youth.

Licensed in Washington and Utah, Seaton combines cross‑disciplinary legal expertise, operational understanding, and a practical mindset to help organizations build responsibly, grow confidently, and navigate complex risk with clarity.
Education
Memberships
Honors
Education
Undergraduate

University of Oregon (B.S., 1997)

Juris Doctor

Gonzaga University, School of Law, (J.D., 2005)

Memberships

Washington State Bar Association     (Admitted, 2006)

Utah State Bar Association      (Admitted, 2026)

Federal District Court for the Western District of Washington      (Admitted, 2007)

American Bar Association                    (2006 to present)

  • Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Institute, Member (2024 to present)
  • Business Law Section, Member (2006 to present)
  • Science & Technology Law Section, Member (2006 to present)
Lectures, Seminars, Publications & Honors
  • University of Washington, School of Information, Guest Lecturer (2009 to present).
  • Washington Technology Industry Association, co-chair, Security Community Forum (2008 to present).
  • University of Oregon, Athletic Hall of Fame (2005).
  • American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Science & Technology Law Section (2009 to present).
  • American Bar Association, Business Law Section,  CCPA Gives Way to CPRA: Privacy Challenges Amidst New Technologies & New Business Models (2022)
  • American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Corporate Governance Subsection, Corporate Data Governance Policy & Procedures: Corporate Habits and Information Protection Safeguards Program, (2009).
  • American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Cyberspace Law Committee Subsection, The Four C’s – A Remedy for Protecting Brand Reputation in a Web 2.0 World, (2010).
  • Washington State Bar Association, The Impact of Global Privacy Regulation on Business and the Workplace (2023)
  • Washington State Bar Association, Solo/Small Practice Division, Data Protection and the Modern Law Firm, (2009).
  • Program Coordinator, American Bar Association, Business Law Section Spring 2010 Meeting, Astroturfing, Take-Downs and Anonymous Commentary:  Protecting (and enhancing) Reputation Online, 2010.
  • Presenter, Washington State Bar Association, Solo/Small Practice Division, New Trends, Tools, and Tips: Keeping Your Practice Current, 2011.
  • Presenter, Summit on Data Governance and Business Ethics presented by IKON Office Solutions and eDocument Sciences, CCHIPS – A Self-Regulating Standard of Care for the Modern Business, 2010.
  • Presenter, Institute of Internal Auditors – Puget Sound Chapter, Assessing Privacy Risks and Privacy Control Programs, 2010.
  • Presenter, South Lake Union Chamber of Commerce, Business Viability & Safeguarding Informational Assets in the 21st Century, 2010.
  • Presenter, Norwegian Commercial Club of Seattle, The Ombudsman: Safeguarding Information Assets in the “Information Age,” 2010.
  • Presenter, Association for Women in Computing, Safeguarding Information Assets & Organizational Viability in the 21st Century, 2010.
  • Presenter, East King County Bar Association, Data Governance: How We Can Better Serve Our Clients in a Web-based World, 2009.
  • Presenter, National Information Security Group, Data Governance: Technology & Corporate Viability, 2009.
  • Presenter, Rotary Club of Bellingham, Data Governance and Business Viability in the 21st Century, 2009.
  • Presenter, Washington Technology Industry Association QA SIG, The Importance of Protecting Proprietary Information via Data Governance, 2009.
  • Presenter & Host, 2008 Corporate Cyber-Security Seminar, presented by the Law Office of Seaton M. Daly III, P.L.L.C.
  • Lecturer, University of Washington, School of Information, Measuring the Corporate Valuation of Information Compliance – More Than Just Checking the Box, 2009.
  • Lecturer, City University of Seattle, Computer Science/Information Security Department, Data Governance: Maintaining Corporate Viability in a Web 2.0 World, 2009.
  • Lecturer, Renton Technical College, Computer Networking Technology and Science Program, Developing a Corporate Data Governance Program – A Collaborative Effort, 2009.
  • Panelist, Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Smart & Simple Strategies for Small Businesses, Data Protection and Security, 2009.
  • Panelist, Washington State Bar Association, New Lawyer Education Program, 2009.

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