With a prior career working with online data assets for a marketing technology and consulting company, Marlaina was drawn to the fast-paced changes in data privacy and AI regulations. During law school, she served as editor-in-chief of the Colorado Technology Law Journal, where she worked with articles on emerging tech law and policy issues. She also served as both a law clerk and summer associate at Husch Blackwell, gaining practical experience in drafting privacy policies and tracking state privacy and AI bills. Her work at the firm further honed her skills in creating compliance strategies that address various privacy laws across different jurisdictions.