Daniel Ilan

Daniel Ilan leads the firm’s privacy & data security practice and also focuses his practice on artificial intelligence (and AI Governance), intellectual property law and technology.

He has significant experience in representing leading multinational corporations and private equity firms in privacy, data security, technology and IP issues arising in transactional contexts, particularly transactions involving acquisition, licensing or transfer of or investment in data assets, IP and technology. Daniel is also one of the leaders of the firm’s AI Practice.

Daniel is a member of the Board of Directors of Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, a prominent legal aid organization providing pro bono legal representation to artists, fashion designers and nonprofit arts and cultural organizations.

Daniel is a member of the New York Bar and the Israel Bar and is also a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales.

“Managing AI Risk: Legal and Governance Imperatives for the Board,” Cleary Gottlieb Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2026, January 15, 2026

“AI-Enabled Cyber Intrusions: What Two Recent Incidents Reveal for Corporate Counsel,” Cleary Cybersecurity and Privacy Watch blog, November 25, 2025

“California Enacts Landmark AI Safety Law But With Very Narrow Applicability,” Cleary AI and Technology Insights blog, October 13, 2025

“White House Releases Action Plan Outlining America’s Path to Global AI Leadership,” Cleary Gottlieb Alert Memorandum, August 5, 2025

“Generative AI: Practical Considerations for Companies and Boards,” The Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation, May 21, 2025

“CPPA Enforcement Action Against Honda Underscores Need for CCPA Compliant Privacy Practices,” Cleary Cybersecurity and Privacy Watch blog, March 25, 2025

“New York Legislature Passes Health Data Privacy Bill,” Cleary Cybersecurity and Privacy Watch blog, February 7, 2025