Partner at Venable LLP
Ingis is best known for his foundational role in building the Digital Advertising Alliance's self-regulatory framework and AdChoices program, and for serving as a go-to legal strategist for the AdTech industry on privacy compliance and regulatory engagement.
Last updated Feb 27, 2026 by AI Enrichment
Stuart 'Stu' Ingis is widely regarded as one of the preeminent privacy and advertising law attorneys in the United States, with a career spanning more than two decades at the intersection of digital advertising, data protection, and regulatory policy. As a Partner at Venable LLP, he has been a central architect of industry self-regulatory frameworks, most notably serving as a key legal force behind the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) and its AdChoices program, which established foundational standards for online behavioral advertising transparency and consumer choice across the digital ecosystem. Ingis has built a practice that serves the full breadth of the AdTech industry — from major technology platforms and advertising networks to data analytics companies and leading trade associations including the IAB, NAI, and DAA. He regularly represents clients before the Federal Trade Commission, state attorneys general, and legislative bodies, making him a critical bridge between industry and regulators. His deep involvement in shaping responses to landmark privacy legislation including GDPR, CCPA, and subsequent state privacy laws has made him an indispensable advisor during one of the most turbulent regulatory periods in digital advertising history. A prolific speaker and thought leader, Ingis appears regularly at major industry events including IAB Annual Leadership Meetings, AdExchanger conferences, and IAPP summits, where he addresses the evolving landscape of privacy-preserving advertising technologies, AI governance, and the future of identity in a post-third-party-cookie world. His ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable industry strategy has earned him a reputation as one of the most trusted legal minds in AdTech.
Venable LLP (prior years)
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) (ongoing advisory role)