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Tech/Data Lawyer @[stealth] | former EU Advisory Board Member @IAPP | One-Man-Band @My band

Today marks my last day at K&L Gates. It’s hard to believe that 14 years have already gone by—almost to the day. Time has flown, but looking back, those years have been filled to the brim with experiences, challenges, and memories I’ll carry with me. There are far too many people to thank here, but I will call out the greatest mentor I could have hoped for on this journey: Susan Altman. From the day she opened her door to a young, impressionable associate many years ago, she remains to this day a constant source of no-nonsense wisdom and guidance—something I continue to treasure. For all the others, I’ll let pictures and music do the talking, as has become tradition. Finding the right song proved harder than expected—most “goodbye songs” are either too sentimental or too bitter, neither of which reflect how I feel. The contemplative tone of Pink Floyd’s High Hopes felt like the natural fit. Perhaps ambitious to cover, but a perfect metaphor for any journey: mistakes are made, lessons are learned, and growth continues. Thank you to all the friends, colleagues, and clients who have shared the road with me so far. The journey is far from over—stay tuned for what comes next.

Martha Kohlstrand

Counsel, Litigation and Data Privacy & Security, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. CIPM, CIPP/US.

1w

Aw! They were lucky to have you! Can’t wait to see what you do next!

Best of luck, Clawdey!

Marie Carey

Senior Business Development Manager at K&L Gates

1w

Wishing you the best of luck with your next chapter. You will be very much missed and I am not sure how the annual holiday show will survive without you! Fantastic choice for your farewell song 🎵 🎶

David Wochner

Thought leader in U.S. energy regulatory and policy matters

5d

Oh goodness — hard to watch, mon ami! What a ride it’s been! Thank you SO MUCH for everything you have given to our firm and to me. Bon chance with your next chapter! See you on What’s App! 😉 ❤️

Riccardo Ciullo

IP & Digital Lawyer, Artificial Intelligence, EU Trademark&Design Attorney, Founder IPWISELY.COM, Partner at INTLAW

6d

Good luck in the next journey!

Molly McGinley

Partner at Honigman LLP

1w

Congratulations…big things to come I am sure!

😩😢

Eileen Kinney-Mallin

Director, Brand Marketing and Communications at K&L Gates

1w

All the best in your next chapter. You’ll be missed.

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Chelsea Gallagher

Legal Project Manager @ Blank Rome LLP | Business Process Improvement

1w

Best of luck on your new adventures Claude!!

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