Alan Chapell
Alan Chapell is one of the advertising industry's most recognized privacy attorneys, known for translating complex data-privacy regulations and antitrust developments into actionable guidance for ad-tech companies, publishers, and marketers. He co-hosts The Monopoly Report, a podcast and newsletter focused on antitrust issues in digital advertising, and contributes to Marketecture's coverage of ad-tech policy, giving him a prominent platform at the intersection of law, regulation, and the programmatic ecosystem. Chapell founded Chapell & Associates, a boutique privacy law and consulting firm that has advised a wide range of digital media and advertising technology companies on compliance with regulations including COPPA, CCPA, GDPR, and FTC guidelines. His career spans more than two decades in the privacy and ad-tech space, beginning in the early days of behavioral targeting and online data collection, when he served in roles at companies including DoubleClick and Jupiter Research. This early industry experience gives him a practitioner's perspective that distinguishes his legal and analytical work. A frequent speaker at industry conferences such as IAB Annual Leadership Meeting and IAPP events, Chapell has also contributed to trade publications and policy discussions shaping how digital advertising handles consumer data. He has served in advisory and standards-setting capacities with industry bodies, reinforcing his reputation as a thought leader who bridges legal expertise with deep operational knowledge of the ad-tech stack.
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Bio
Alan Chapell is one of the advertising industry's most recognized privacy attorneys, known for translating complex data-privacy regulations and antitrust developments into actionable guidance for ad-tech companies, publishers, and marketers. He co-hosts The Monopoly Report, a podcast and newsletter focused on antitrust issues in digital advertising, and contributes to Marketecture's coverage of ad-tech policy, giving him a prominent platform at the intersection of law, regulation, and the programmatic ecosystem. Chapell founded Chapell & Associates, a boutique privacy law and consulting firm that has advised a wide range of digital media and advertising technology companies on compliance with regulations including COPPA, CCPA, GDPR, and FTC guidelines. His career spans more than two decades in the privacy and ad-tech space, beginning in the early days of behavioral targeting and online data collection, when he served in roles at companies including DoubleClick and Jupiter Research. This early industry experience gives him a practitioner's perspective that distinguishes his legal and analytical work. A frequent speaker at industry conferences such as IAB Annual Leadership Meeting and IAPP events, Chapell has also contributed to trade publications and policy discussions shaping how digital advertising handles consumer data. He has served in advisory and standards-setting capacities with industry bodies, reinforcing his reputation as a thought leader who bridges legal expertise with deep operational knowledge of the ad-tech stack.
Career
Contributor; co-host, The Monopoly ReportCurrent
Marketecture Media · Since 2024
Research Product Development
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Expertise & education
Expertise
Education
- JD, Law (institution not confirmed)
Speaking topics
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Co-host of The Monopoly Report, a leading podcast on antitrust and competition in digital advertising
- Founded Chapell & Associates, advising ad-tech and digital media companies on privacy compliance for over two decades
- Early privacy counsel at DoubleClick during the formative years of online behavioral advertising
Publications
- The Monopoly Report (podcast/newsletter, co-host)
- Marketecture newsletter and podcast (contributor)