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Spurti Kanekar has over 15 years of work experience, with their most recent role being Vice President Legal at HqO since July 2020. Prior to that, they worked at CarGurus as the Director and Corporate Counsel, where they focused on privacy, regulatory, compliance, and employment matters from July 2019 to July 2020. Spurti also served as the Legal Operations Director at Optymyze from July 2017 to June 2019, where they improved the productivity and operational excellence of the Legal function.

Before that, Spurti worked at Pegasystems as Senior Corporate Counsel from May 2013 to June 2017, International Legal Compliance Specialist from April 2010 to May 2013, and as a Legal Clerk from February 2009 to April 2010. Spurti also gained experience as an Associate at PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS (PWC) from April 2007 to October 2007, where they worked on corporate governance issues and provided advisory services to international and Indian clients.

Spurti's earlier experience includes working as an Advocate at M. Dhruva and Partners from June 2005 to March 2007, where they focused on contract drafting and review, and as an Intern at FOX AND MANDAL in November 2004, where they assisted in labor law research and drafting. Spurti also interned at WIPRO INFOTECH in May 2004, where they researched and drafted in areas related to sales tax laws and software contracts. Spurti'sfirst internship was at TRILEGAL LAWFIRM in November 2003, where they worked on contract and legal analysis assignments.

Overall, Spurti has a diverse range of experience in legal roles, focusing on privacy, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, contract drafting, and legal operations.

Spurti Kanekar completed their education in the field of Law. From 2008 to 2009, they attended Suffolk University Law School and obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) degree with a specialization in international law and Global technology. Prior to that, from 2000 to 2005, they studied at ILS Law College, University of Pune and earned a Bachelor of Social Law (BSL) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. Additionally, they hold the certification of The Certified Information Privacy Professional - United States (CIPP/E) from the IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals.