Jack Amaral
Overview
Jack Amaral advises clients at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation. His practice centers on business transactions, commercial contracting, and regulatory compliance, with deep experience in data privacy, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. He serves as outside general counsel to startups, growth-stage companies, and established enterprises across a range of industries.
Jack brings a practical, solution-oriented mindset to every engagement, whether he’s structuring a complex transaction, negotiating SaaS and licensing agreements, advising on M&A strategy, or guiding clients through evolving data privacy and AI regulatory landscapes. With a background in corporate law and a strong grasp of the legal issues driving today’s digital economy, Jack helps clients move quickly and confidently in fast-changing markets.
Jack believes that a good attorney should foster business, not inhibit it. His clients value his ability to align legal risk management with real-world business goals, making him a trusted advisor in both strategic planning and day-to-day operations.
Credentials
Education
- University of St. Thomas School of Law, 2022 (J.D.), cum laude
- St. Olaf College, 2014 (B.A.)
- “AI in Hiring: The Impact of Illinois’ New Law on Employment Decisions and What Businesses Need to Know,” Westlaw Today, September 2024
- “Net Neutrality is Back: A Legal Perspective on its Return,” Minnesota Lawyer, July 2024
- “Charting a Course Through Data Privacy,” Minnesota Lawyer, June 2024
- “Warhol Decision’s Implications for Creators, Artists,” Minnesota Lawyer, June 2023
- “Navigating the Evolving Consumer Data Privacy Landscape,” Law360, June 2023