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Parisa Zarelli

Associate
Seattle

Parisa Zarelli assists businesses with wide-ranging privacy and corporate matters. 

As a certified information privacy professional (CIPP/US), Parisa has extensive knowledge of state and federal privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act. A significant part of Parisa's practice includes drafting consumer-facing policies and terms that comply with rapidly evolving data privacy legislation across the nation. She also counsels her clients on complex data privacy and security issues relating to state data breach notification requirements, online marketing, vendor agreements, and other transactional documents.

Parisa's data privacy experience complements her corporate practice, where she advises clients on entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, and health care transactions. She also has experience assisting nonprofit organizations in obtaining tax-exempt status and establishing approved governance. Drawing on her comprehensive legal experience, Parisa provides proactive and pragmatic legal counsel across all aspects of her practice to advocate for the rights of clients.

Professional Highlights

Professional Activities

Washington State Bar Association, 2018-present

King County Bar Association, 2018-present

Recognition & Accomplishments

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Corporate Law, 2024-2025; Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2025

Thomson Reuters, "Washington Rising Star," Business and Corporate, 2023-2024

Thomas Reuters, “Washington Super Lawyers,” Business and Corporate, 2024

International Association of Privacy Professionals, Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)

Speaking Engagements

"Scaling Up? Important Lessons and Legal Insights for Your Startup's Growth," Lane Powell, July 18 and August 1, 2024

Pro Bono Experience

Promise of Justice Initiative, Pro Bono Attorney, 2020-2022

Credentials 

Education

Seattle University School of Law (J.D. 2018)
Trustee Law Scholarship
CALI Award: Highest Grade in Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing
Innovation and Technology Law Journal, Co-Founder
Seattle Journal for Social Justice
Alternative Dispute Resolution Negotiation Competition, Regional Qualifier

University of Washington (B.A. 2014)

Admissions

Washington