Professional Overview
Mustafa advises clients on technology transactions, commercial agreements, privacy and data security, and day-to-day business matters. He works with companies that develop, sell, and purchase technology, including hardware, software-as-a-service (SaaS), and advertising technology. He drafts and negotiates a broad range of commercial agreements, including master services agreements, terms of service, and software and licensing agreements. He works closely with clients to understand their business goals, negotiate favorable terms, and identify and manage legal and commercial risks.
Mustafa also advises clients on privacy, data security, and emerging technology issues. His work includes developing and advising on privacy and cookie policies, data management practices, data licensing agreements, cybersecurity matters, responding to data subject requests, data breach response and notification, artificial intelligence governance, and other privacy compliance matters. He helps clients understand evolving legal requirements and develop practical policies and procedures that support compliance and business objectives.
In addition, Mustafa has extensive experience with employment counseling. He counsels clients on sensitive employment matters, employment policies, and compliance requirements, helping clients keep up to date with the everchanging landscape in Washington employment law.
Professional and Civic Involvement
- International Association of Privacy Professionals, Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US), Associate Chair
- Hawaii Supreme Court, Judicial Extern to Justice Todd W. Eddins
Honors / Awards / Prior Experience
- International Association of Privacy Professionals, Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)
- Gregoire Fellow
Education
- J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2022
Washington Law Review, Associate Editor-in-Chief - B.A., Political Science, Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies, Cum Laude, Emory University, 2019
Personal
Mustafa loves playing and watching sports, especially soccer. He also enjoys chess and is always looking for a new favorite restaurant.
Languages
Arabic (Advanced)
Spanish (Advanced)
Persian (Working Proficiency)