Akerman appoints Director of AI Governance from Highspot
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Am Law 100 firm Akerman appointed Michael Adler, formerly head of global data privacy and AI at Highspot, as its new Director of AI Governance and Data Protection within its Akerman Intelligence unit. He will also serve as a partner in the corporate practice group in Washington DC, developing the firm's AI governance framework.
""The conversation has moved from whether to use AI to how to govern it responsibly while protecting sensitive information, managing enterprise risk and maintaining accountability." — Michael Adler, Director of AI Governance, Akerman"
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