Kristin Turner

Legal Counsel- Privacy, AI, and Regulatory Compliance

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LocationMcLeanVirginia, United States
Government service21yrsFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

About

Seasoned privacy attorney with extensive experience advising on complex data protection, security, and regulatory compliance issues in dynamic, high-risk environments. Proven ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into actionable strategies that enable responsible technology development and secure operations. Skilled at partnering with engineering, security, and policy stakeholders to build and scale privacy-by-design programs, mitigate risk, and support technology innovation. Trusted adviser with strong judgment, technical curiosity, and a track record of managing incident response and enterprise-wide compliance initiatives.

Roles

Jan 2023–Sep 2025
Former role

Assistant General Counsel

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Office of the General Counsel

District of Columbia

Legal

Developed and led the legal team advising the FBI's nationwide Domestic Terrorism program. Provided legal, policy, and strategic guidance across the enterprise on complex privacy and compliance matters. Designed training distilling complex legal concepts for diverse audiences, ranging from executives to new hires. Identified and mitigated legal and regulatory risks related to operations, policy, legislation, and data protection.

Jan 2020–Jan 2023
Former role

Associate Division Counsel

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), San Francisco Division

California

Legal

Legal advisor for the FBI's San Francisco Division, providing real-time guidance on emergent issues across criminal, cyber, and national security investigations. FBI liaison to private sector companies.

Feb 2015–Jan 2020
Former role

Assistant General Counsel

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Office of the General Counsel

District of Columbia

Legal

Lead attorney advising the FBI’s nationwide Domestic Terrorism program. Provided legal, policy, and strategic guidance across the enterprise. Designed training distilling complex legal and regulatory concepts for large audiences, ranging from executives to non-lawyers. Identified and mitigated compliance risks related to operations, regulatory policy, legislation, and data protection. Provided guidance on the acquisition and use of new technology in investigations. Developed interpersonal skills by partnering with executive leadership to provide real-time operational support. 

Nov 2007–Feb 2015
Former role

Assistant General Counsel

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Office of the General Counsel

(appointed)District of Columbia

ComplianceTraining InstructionLegalData Privacy

Privacy counsel to the FBI focused on developing compliance and risk management frameworks enabling the adoption of new technology. Developed the FBI's privacy policy guide and training program. Provided expert legal advice on privacy and data protection issues, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and industry best practices.

Dec 2004–Nov 2007
Former role

Intelligence Analyst

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

District of Columbia

Intelligence Community
  • Provided tactical and strategic analysis on transnational organized crime, translating complex investigative data into actionable intelligence for policymakers at the FBI, CIA, and White House.