Jacob Tewes

About

Tech-focused attorney with 10 years of experience in commercial, privacy, and product law, specializing in AI, SaaS, robotics, and aviation. I'm available for hourly work, but I use subscription or flat-fee arrangements to create a more "in house" experience whenever possible.

Featured Clients

Lens DistortionsQuantum Workplace

Services

• Commercial Contracts

  Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to ensure enforceable agreements that align with business objectives.
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• AI / Artificial Intelligence

  Provide legal guidance on AI governance, ethical considerations, and compliance with emerging regulations.
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• Data Privacy

  Help businesses navigate global data protection laws, compliance frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard user information.
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"Our B2B SaaS company in the HR software space has the pleasure of working with Jacob on updating our terms of service and customer contracting. Jacob's thorough and practical approach was exactly what we needed as a growing business. His expertise in the field, along with his patience and ability to balance risk mitigation with flexibility, made him an invaluable asset to our team. We highly recommend Jacob for any legal needs in the technology sector."

Work

• 
  Founder

  SDG Legal Studio

  Mar 2025 - Present
• 
  Sr. Counsel, Sales & Partnerships

  Zipline

  Mar 2024 - Nov 2024
• 
  Sr. Commercial Counsel

  Skydio

  Oct 2020 - Jan 2024

Education

• University of Nebraska College of Law
  Doctor of Law (J.D.) • 2015
• Valparaiso University
  Bachelor of Arts, Music, Humanities • 2011
• University of Nebraska College of Law
  Master of Laws (LL.M.), Space, Cyber, and Telecommunications Law • 2017