Tom O'Flynn

Tom O'Flynn is a senior legal professional who currently serves as the Director of Legal for Ads in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region at Google.23 In this role, he leads Google's Ads Legal team for the EMEA region.23

Professional Background

Tom O'Flynn has extensive experience in commercial and technology law. Specifically:

• He is a commercial IP/IT lawyer by training.2
• He advises Google's product, engineering, and business teams on commercial contracting matters related to advertising.3
• His team focuses on legal aspects of Google's display advertising, analytics, and syndication (DAS) in the EMEA region.4

Responsibilities

As the Director of Legal for Ads EMEA at Google, Tom O'Flynn's responsibilities likely include:

• Overseeing legal matters related to Google's advertising products and services in the EMEA region
• Providing legal guidance on ad tech, privacy, and data protection issues
• Managing a team of legal professionals specializing in advertising law
• Collaborating with product, engineering, and business teams to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks

Expertise

Tom O'Flynn appears to have significant expertise in:

• Advertising law and regulations
• Privacy and data protection, particularly in the context of digital advertising
• Commercial contracting for technology products and services
• Intellectual property law as it relates to advertising and technology

His role involves navigating the complex legal landscape of digital advertising in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment, particularly in Europe where privacy laws are becoming increasingly stringent.1