Lawrence D. Dietz is a distinguished leader with a dual career spanning both military
and commercial sectors. With a background in Psychological Operations, Information
Operations, Cyber Warfare, Electronic Warfare, Cybersecurity, and Public Affairs,
he is recognized as a thought leader in these fields.
In his military career, COL Dietz served at the NATO Four Star level and held key
positions such as Deputy Commander of NATO SFOR Combined Joint Information Campaign
Task Force in Bosnia, PSYOP Group Staff Officer, PSYOP Battalion Commander, and Military
Intelligence Company Commander, among others. His expertise extends to Special Operations
Forces, particularly in PSYOP and Civil Affairs.
Transitioning into academia and law, COL Dietz has become an exceptional educator,
both in traditional classroom settings and online platforms. At Monterey College of
Law, he co-developed and taught courses like Negotiation Lab and Data Privacy Elective,
as well as the Law of Armed Conflict.
As an Attorney , COL Dietz led a boutique legal practice specializing in complex contract
issues and data privacy. His focus includes ensuring compliance with regulations such
as the EU’s General Data Privacy Directive and state laws like the California Consumer
Privacy Act. COL Dietz is also sought after for executive presentations on Privacy,
Intelligence, and Cyber Influence, catering to major software and services organizations. Lawrence
has serves as a Judge Pro-Tem in Santa Clara.
Currently teaching: Negotiation Skills for Law Students
