I serve as the Chief Privacy Officer at Edward Jones and lead the firm’s privacy efforts, as well as develop and implement policies and processes related to preparing for and responding to cyber and privacy incidents. I also over the firm’s Records and Information Management Program within the Legal Division and provide legal guidance and advice to the firm’s business areas on matters related to eDiscovery, privacy, information and data security and protection, and information governance.

I am extensively involved in legal education activities and look for every opportunity to raise the competence of the legal profession when it comes to the intersection of law and technology and frequently speak at continuing legal education seminars related to privacy, information governance, eDiscovery, and cybersecurity.

I recently completed a two-year term as President of the non-profit St. Louis Bar Foundation, and I work with both the Bar Foundation and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis to promote the interests of diverse communities, as well as to advance the goal of increasing diversity within the legal profession. In 2012, I helped establish the first Hispanic bar association in St. Louis and served as its first President. Currently, I serve on the Missouri Supreme Court Commission of Racial and Ethnic Fairness and Co-chair the Commission's Practice of Law Subcommittee.

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Sarah Nupdal serves as the Senior Vice President, Director of Banking Legal at Bell Bank. In her role, she leads what she refers to as “the dream team” in providing legal guidance and expertise to the core banking business lines across the organization. Nupdal is passionate about risk management, creating efficiencies and collaboration. As an impactful leader, Nupdal is continuously building up those around her. She is a habitual goal setter who cares deeply about building positive momentum and creating significant impact, both personally and professionally.

Nupdal earned her undergraduate business degree and her law degree (cum laude) from the University of North Dakota. She is a graduate the United Way’s 35 under 35 Women’s Leadership Program and was named to Prairie Business Magazine’s Top 25 Women in Business in 2022. She gives her time and talents by serving on the board of directors for BIO Girls. She believes in the empowerment of women, staring with building their confidence, faith and empathy at a young age. Her passion for giving back has also led to volunteer opportunities with UND, the United Way and other organizations in the community.

Nupdal lives in Fargo with her husband Nick and their three children. You can typically find her planning her next adventure, teaching her kids the art of losing (she is a self-proclaimed board and card game champion!) or curled up with a good book.

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