D. WAGNER

J.D. Candidate · William & Mary Law School · Class of 2028

Dillon
Wagner

Law student with an information technology degree, working where technology transactions, data privacy, and cybersecurity meet. Incoming summer associate in Wilson Sonsini's Technology Transactions Group.

FocusTech transactionsData privacyCybersecurityIP

Incoming · Summer 2027Wilson Sonsini
Expected · Nov 2026CIPP/US certification
Current · Student AssemblyChair, Review Board

Experience

Summer 2027

Wilson Sonsini Incoming

Summer Associate · Washington, D.C.

  • Selected for the Technology Transactions Group in the firm's 2027 Summer Associate Program.
May – Jul 2026

U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals

Summer Law Clerk · Washington, D.C.

  • Drafted initial decisions and orders in technology contract disputes involving server room cooling, data protection software, and medical information systems.
  • Analyzed appeals under the Contract Disputes Act and Stafford Act, including contract interpretation and damages.
  • Led a project assessing how AI could streamline low-complexity, time-intensive legal and administrative work.
  • Evaluated federal debt collection and employee travel reimbursement claims and drafted recommended dispositions.
Jun – Aug 2025

Virginia Information Technologies Agency

Legal & Legislative Services Intern · Richmond, Virginia

  • Researched compliance, procurement, and state regulatory questions, and took part in government contract review and negotiation.
  • Drafted a legislative and regulatory proposal on Social Security number protections, with briefing memos and policy summaries.
  • Prepared data breach notifications and transition-of-service notices for executive leadership.
  • Handled Virginia FOIA requests and advised on public records obligations.
2017 – 2023

Nassau County Teen Court

Lead Prosecutor · Yulee, Florida

  • Advanced from juror to public defender to lead prosecutor, arguing sanctions before a judge and peer jury in more than 100 cases.
  • Built case strategy, delivered oral advocacy, and mentored new volunteer attorneys.

Education

William & Mary Law School

Juris Doctor

Expected May 2028 · Williamsburg, VA

Relevant coursework

  • AI: Intro for Non-Experts
  • Copyright Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Cybersecurity Incident Response

Florida State University

B.S., Information Technology, summa cum laude

May 2025 · Tallahassee, FL

Minor and honors

  • Minor in U.S. National Intelligence Studies
  • President's List, all semesters
  • Florida Academic Scholar Award (full tuition award)
  • Honors Program

Honors

Leadership & Activities

Activities

  • Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Legal Society
  • Student Intellectual Property Society
  • Blockchain Legal Society

Certifications & Affiliations

Certifications

  • CIPP/USExpected Nov 2026
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA A+
  • Certified Internet Web Professional
  • Harvey Level 1 Legal Engineer
  • Harvey Level 1 Foundations
  • Harvey Preparing for Legal Work

Professional memberships

  • International Association of Privacy Professionals
  • Federal Communications Bar Association

Contact

Happy to talk about technology transactions, privacy, or anything on this page.