Jeffrey M. Stefan
Partner
Practice Areas
Education
Wayne State University Law School
Detroit, Michigan
J.D., magna cum laude, 2003
Order of the Coif
Editor, The Wayne Law Review,
2001 – 2003
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan
B.A., magna cum laude, 1999
Clerkships
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Honorable Paul D. Borman
Bar Admissions
Michigan
Privacy and Mobility Attorney
Jeff is a trusted advisor to business leaders across the globe, bringing extensive legal authority, strategic clarity, and industry insight to emerging technologies within the mobility industry. Recognized internationally for his expertise, Jeff guides some of the world’s most influential technology companies through complex regulatory, AI, and data privacy challenges, as well as high stakes technology transactions. He brings technical fluency and legal precision to a range cutting-edge issues including autonomous, connected, and electric vehicles, helping clients not only navigate the rules but stay ahead of them. Jeff’s practice extends beyond legal counsel alone; he also counsels clients through the evolving public policy and market landscape, serving as a steady hand as the mobility industry accelerates forward.
His perspective is sharpened by firsthand experience in the industries he serves. Before joining Varnum, Jeff served as associate general counsel for a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, where he led data privacy strategy for the development and production of the world’s first fully electric truck. Prior to that, he served as autonomous vehicle counsel for a major global automaker and advised the automaker on worldwide data privacy and cybersecurity matters. He also clerked for U.S. District Judge Paul D. Borman.
Honors and Recognitions
Best Lawyers in America®, Artificial Intelligence Law, Corporate Law, since 2024
Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Up and Coming Lawyer, 2010
Michigan Super Lawyers®, Rising Star, 2011
Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Michigan
Certifications
CIPP/US, certified information privacy professional 2014 – present