Kirkland & Ellis Hires Stephanie Spangler as Director of Responsible AI
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Kirkland & Ellis hired Stephanie Spangler, formerly of McKinsey's Tech Legal team and a founding member of the McKinsey Legal Lab, as Director of Responsible AI to develop the firm's responsible AI policies and governance frameworks, a role distinct from the Chief Innovation Officer.
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