Prof Dr Jochen Schneider > CSW Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater Wirtschaftsprüfer > Munich, Germany > Lawyer Profile

Prof Dr Jochen Schneider

+498954349120 jochen.schneider@csw.legal

Work Department

Digitalisation, and IT law, Data protection

Position

Prof. Jochen Schneider is a trailblazer and one of the foremost pioneers in the field of IT and data protection law. His seminal work, a comprehensive and formative handbook on IT law, stands as a testament to his profound influence and thought leadership in this domain. As off-counsel he serves as an supporting advisor for clients navigating the complex and ever-evolving landscape of information technology law.

Prof. Schneider’s contributions to the field extend far beyond his written work; his visionary insights and groundbreaking approaches have shaped the very foundations of IT and data protection law. His expertise, drawn from years of in-depth research and practice, has been instrumental in defining and advancing the legal frameworks that govern the digital world.

Career

Since 2023: Of-Counsel

Since June 2020: CSW Attorneys at Law

Founding partner of the law firm SSW in 1998

Honorary professor at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich since 1992

Since 1984 self-employed attorney and partner in Munich, Germany

Year of PhD: 1977

Languages

German, Englisch

Memberships

Prof. Schneider is active in various committees, including editor of the IT-Legal Advisor (ITRB), co-editor of the Journal for Data Protection (ZD) and member of the editorial board of the Journal on Computer Law (CR)