Stephanie Sandoval represents clients in complex litigation and regulatory investigations involving consumer protection, cybersecurity, data privacy, and artificial intelligence (AI). She helps companies across industries navigate novel legal challenges at the growing intersection of technology, data, and regulation.
Stephanie defends companies against claims arising under a broad array of state, federal, and international privacy laws. She also represents clients facing regulatory scrutiny and investigations. Beyond disputes, she counsels companies on cybersecurity incident response and advises on managing business risk and avoiding litigation.
Stephanie maintains an active pro bono practice, representing clients in immigration proceedings. Before joining Jones Day in 2026, Stephanie was a litigation associate at a global law firm and served as a judicial clerk to Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. Stephanie is a member of the Federal Bar Association, the Latina Lawyers Bar Association, and San Diego La Raza Bar Association.
- Loyola Marymount University (J.D. 2022; Senior Note and Comment Editor, Loyola Law Review; Board Member, La Raza de Loyola; Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic); University of California, San Diego (B.A. in Political Science and International Relations 2016)
- California
- Law Clerk to Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (2024-2026); Extern to Chief Judge Dolly M. Gee, U.S. District Court, Central District of California (Fall 2020)
- Spanish