Senior Associate
Ariel Hung
Education
LL.M., New York University School of Law
LL. B., National Taiwan University College of Law
Admission
Taiwan / New York State (U.S.)
Languages
Mandarin Chinese / Japanese / English
Past & Current Positions
CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe), International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
New York State Supreme Court, Judicial Clerk（2023）
Associate, Chu Hsien Law Firm（from 2021 to 2022）
Associate, Hsieh & Chen Attorneys-At-Law（from 2020 to 2021）
Research Assistant, Center for Digital Governance and Legal Innovation, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University School of Law（from 2021 to 2022）
Trainee Associate, Stellex Law Firm（2019）
Secretary, Asian Human Rights Court Simulation （from 2018 to 2019）
Research assistant, the research project of “Taiwan’s Research and Analysis of Strategies and Talent Development in Response to the International Law of the Seas and Climate Change”, Ministry of the Interior（2017）
Teaching Assistant, course of Intro to Anglo-American Law at National Taiwan University, College of Law
Research Assistant, Policy and Law Center for Environmental Sustainability, National Taiwan University, College of Law
Experience
Ms. Hung is admitted to practice law in Taiwan and New York State. She received her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from National Taiwan University College of Law and her Master of Laws (LL.M.) from New York University School of Law. She also holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) credential from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
Practicing in data privacy law, Ms. Hung has developed substantial expertise in regulatory compliance across Taiwan, European Union, and United States jurisdictions. Ms. Hung assists domestic and international companies in implementing privacy programs, including developing privacy policies, terms of service, internal data protection frameworks, and data transfer agreements. She advises multinational companies on data protection compliance for their Taiwan operations and service provider arrangements. Drawing from her practical experience in data protection compliance, Ms. Hung delivers educational training sessions on Taiwan’s Personal Data Protection Act as well as the Regulations Governing the Security Maintenance and Management of Personal Data Files for the Retail Industry, serving clients across various sectors including information security, luxury retail, retail, publishing, and e-commerce industries.
With expertise in commercial law and English proficiency, Ms. Hung assists domestic and international clients with reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements, including investment agreements, construction contracts, charter parties, software development and licensing agreements. She conducts M&A legal due diligence, advises on foreign direct investment in Taiwan and business entity formation, and provides legal consultation on employment matters, corporate governance, trade secret protection, and non-compete obligations. Having substantial experience in dispute resolution, she represents construction companies, engineering consultants, technology companies, manufacturers, and government agencies in contract disputes and commercial negotiations. She handles litigation matters involving construction claims, state compensation claims, labor compensation, and commercial disputes.
Publications
- Technologies in Epidemic Prevention and Human Rights: Centered on International Human Rights Norms (Co-author, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Press)(2022)