Kristin Madigan, CIPP-US

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Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Kristin Madigan is a Partner at Crowell & Moring, specializing in high-stakes litigation focused on technology, privacy, and consumer protection. A former FTC attorney and UC Berkeley Law graduate, her practice includes advising on IoT, compliance, and enforcement actions. She was recently recognized for a top legal victory in California.


Kristin was named a "Top Woman Lawyer in California" for 2025 by the Daily Journal, an award recognizing her excellence, impact, and leadership in the legal profession.

Personality Overview

ROI Conscious

Demanding

Judgemental

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Consumer Privacy Litigation
She expects a surge in privacy class-action lawsuits, driven by a record number of data breaches and new legal theories from plaintiffs' attorneys.
Emerging Tech Regulation
Speaks publicly on new laws governing artificial intelligence, including rules against "AI washing" or overstating AI capabilities in the market.
Science & Technology Law
Serves as a Council Member for the American Bar Association's Science & Technology Law Section for the term ending in 2026.

Media Appearances

Kristin J. Madigan, CIPP/US – Professional Profile. Featured in Crowell & Moring LLP

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Work History

1-2020
Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP
9-2016 - 1-2020
Counsel at Crowell & Moring LLP
7-2015 - 8-2016
Attorney at Federal Trade Commission (Privacy and Identity Protection Division, Bureau of Consumer Protection)
1-2014 - 7-2015
Of Counsel at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
9-2005 - 12-2013
Associate Attorney at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

Education

2001 - 2004
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from University of California, Berkeley - School of Law
1995 - 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from UC San Diego

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Insights For Selling To Kristin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kristin is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kristin

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kristin move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Kristin take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Kristin

Personality Compatibility


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