Don Vieira leads Skadden’s tech policy practice and advises companies on issues that arise in the rapidly shifting technology space, with a particular emphasis on regulatory matters, government investigations, geopolitics, AI governance and evolving legal and policy frameworks.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading AI & Legal Tech Advisors | 2026 | Tech Policy & Compliance, esp. AI |
Leveraging extensive experience and deep connections in the public and private sectors, Mr. Vieira provides tailored guidance to clients in a variety of industries on complex, high-stakes litigation, investigations and regulatory enforcement involving AI and other cutting-edge technologies, foreign investments, national security, export controls, data security and privacy, cybersecurity and IP.
Mr. Vieira rejoined Skadden after serving as a partner, chief legal officer and chief policy officer at Sequoia Capital, a preeminent global venture capital firm. At Sequoia, Mr. Vieira founded the firm’s Washington, D.C. office and global policy function and managed a variety of high-profile matters at the cross section of technology, law and public policy. He also represented Sequoia on the board of the National Venture Capital Association.