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Legal & Strategic Counsel for the Digital Media Era
Chapell & Associates is a boutique law firm and consultancy specializing in privacy, data protection, antitrust, and regulatory strategy for digital media, adtech, martech, and technology companies.
Who We Are
Founded by Alan Chapell, one of the industry’s most trusted privacy advisors, our firm has guided over 200 organizations from venture-backed innovators to global leaders through the fast-changing landscape of digital business, regulation, and risk.
Why Work With Us?
Deep Industry Insight
Alan Chapell’s experience as outside counsel and fractional Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) to leading digital companies means you get advice that’s not just legally sound, but also commercially savvy and tailored to your business model.
Actionable Strategies
We translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical strategies that reduce risk and unlock opportunity.
Policy Influence
Chapell is a trusted resource for U.S. and international policymakers, regularly advising Congressional leaders, EU regulators, and trade associations on digital privacy and competition.
Proven Results
Our clients have included high-growth startups, Fortune 500s, and organizations navigating high-profile transactions, M&A, and successful exits.
How We Help
Outside Counsel / CPO
For organizations without in-house privacy or legal teams, Alan acts as your fractional Chief Privacy Officer—providing ongoing, strategic counsel as you grow.
Strategic Advisory
Long-term, relationship-based advice for scaling compliance programs, privacy initiatives, and public policy engagement.
Privacy Audits & Compliance Evaluations
In-depth reviews of privacy practices, data flows, your organization's use of AI, DPIA's and other regulatory compliance tools.
Workshops & Strategy Sessions
Half-day or full-day sessions to educate teams on emerging laws, evaluate business plans, or stress-test product and go-to-market strategies.
Keynote & Panel Speaking
Alan is a frequent keynote speaker and panel moderator at leading industry conferences and private events, covering privacy, antitrust, AI, and the future of digital media.
Due Diligence & M&A
Expert risk assessment and privacy due diligence for investments, acquisitions, and exits. Chapell is trusted by VCs, private equity firms, and other strategic buyers.
Project-Based Consulting
Custom engagements on high-impact issues, offering digital ecosystem expertise and focus that outpaces most large consultancies and "big law" firms.
The Chapell Regulatory Insider (f.k.a. The Chapell Report)
The Chapell Regulatory Insider is a monthly intelligence briefing providing legal, compliance, and business leaders with deep-dive analysis, regulatory forecasting, and practical guidance on privacy, AI, and regulatory strategy.
Trusted by legal and business professionals as a strategic, decision-support tool.
The Monopoly Report Podcast
Hosted by Alan Chapell, The Monopoly Report pod features candid interviews with regulators, policymakers, and industry insiders shaping the future of privacy, antitrust, and digital regulation.
Listen to the latest episodes here.
About Alan Chapell
Alan Chapell is recognized as a leading strategist at the intersection of law, technology, and digital media. He has been appointed by the U.S. Trustee’s Office to evaluate privacy in over 30 major bankruptcies, serves as an expert resource to policymakers worldwide, and currently chairs the board of the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI).
A writer, keynote speaker, and active musician with eight studio albums and international tours to his name, Alan brings a rare blend of legal depth, business insight, and creative perspective to every client engagement.
Contact
Let’s discuss how Chapell & Associates can help your organization navigate.
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Email: achapell [at] chapellassociates [dot] com
Alan splits his time between New York City and Sausalito, CA with his wife Maria and daughter Rose. His daughter Keily lives in Seattle. He is also an accomplished musician. When not advising clients, publishing research, or spending time with family, you’ll find him on stage or in the studio.