Last month, Kieran Donovan, a former partner at Latham & Watkins specializing in technology and data privacy, made a significant career shift to address a deeply personal cause. Donovan launched k-ID, a tech startup with a noble mission – to proactively safeguard and empower children on the web. The startup aims to provide a platform through which developers, publishers, and end users can effortlessly implement global regulatory and legal compliance within their technology products and games.
Through k-ID, Donovan endeavors to utilize his experience in Big Law, particularly his expertise in technology and data privacy, to shield children from the potential dangers and harms present online. His pursuit is not merely professional but also deeply personal, stemming from his own experiences of childhood trauma. In taking this step, Donovan exemplifies how legal professionals can leverage their skills and personal experiences to create transformative impacts outside the courtroom and corporate world.