Key HireAugust 7, 2026· Confirmed
Akerman appoints Michael Adler as Director of AI Governance and Data Protection
- Significance
- High
- Confidence
- Confirmed
Why this matters
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Akerman created a new Director of AI Governance and Data Protection role within its Akerman Intelligence unit, appointing Michael Adler (ex-Highspot, Autodesk, Amazon). Adler will develop governance and oversight frameworks for increasingly autonomous AI systems while advising clients on AI governance, data protection, and international AI regulation. The move reflects Akerman's view that enterprise attention is shifting from AI adoption to AI governance—particularly for agentic AI.
- Significance
- High
- Source type
- Trade Press
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