Samantha Ong, a prominent technology lawyer, has an exceptional background in advancing intellectual properties, privacy, and competition policies in the public interest. With a Doctor of Law degree from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from the University of California, Los Angeles, she has secured multiple internships to gain practical experience with legal and policy firms like Ropes & Gray LLP, the California Department of Justice, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Her hands-on expertise extends to data privacy, intellectual property law, and technology regulations, honed through her clinical internships at USC's Intellectual Law Clinic and advocacy work at the UCLA Center for Digital Humanities. She is well-versed in legal research, strategy consulting, business development, and community outreach. As a former National Arts Council officer, Samantha values the arts, media, and culture and connects her community with innovative legal solutions.