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AI is moving faster than the rules around it. The people who wrote federal AI policy, set the standards, and deployed these systems in government can help you get ahead of both.
When people seek this expertise
Building an AI governance program: boards and executives want AI adopted responsibly, and former officials who wrote government AI guidance know what credible governance actually looks like.
Navigating emerging regulation: AI rules are taking shape across federal agencies, states, and international bodies at once, and people who worked inside that process read the direction of travel earlier.
Selling AI to government: winning federal and state AI work means meeting procurement, security, and risk requirements that former agency technology leaders have applied from the buying side.
Assessing AI risk: deploying models in high-stakes settings calls for the testing, evaluation, and documentation discipline that government AI programs pioneered.
National security questions: AI intersects with export controls, foreign investment review, and defense applications, and former national security officials navigate that terrain daily.
Briefing leadership and boards: directors want a grounded view of AI opportunity and exposure, delivered by someone who has advised at the highest levels of government.
Where this expertise comes from
OSTP (White House Office of Science and Technology Policy): former staff map to national AI strategy and cross-government coordination.
NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology): former standards and measurement professionals map to AI risk management frameworks, testing, and evaluation.
Defense and intelligence AI offices: former Department of Defense and intelligence community technology leaders map to mission deployment, procurement, and security review.
Agency chief data and AI officers: former CDOs and CAIOs map to enterprise adoption, data governance, and responsible-use programs.
Regulators and enforcement: former FTC and sector-regulator officials map to consumer protection, algorithmic accountability, and marketing claims about AI.
Congressional technology staff: former committee advisors map to legislative outlook and hearing preparation on AI issues.
The organizations that get AI right will be the ones that understood the rules while they were still being written. Browse the professionals below and reach out directly.
AI SummaryServed as Assistant Director at FTC, focusing on consumer protection in financial technology. Specializes in consumer protection, technology regulation, and data privacy, advising on emerging technologies.
AI SummaryUsman M. Sheikh served at the Ontario Securities Commission. His roles in technology law and litigation make him suited for advising on emerging tech and digital assets.
AI SummaryServed at USAID, managing trade, partnerships, and development programs. Specializes in international trade, partnerships, and development strategy.
AI SummaryFormer Privacy & Civil Liberties Officer and Deputy General Counsel at the FBI, Erin Prest specializes in federal privacy law and data security strategy, advising on data breaches and AI governance.
AI SummaryServed at US Department of Commerce; specializes in international trade law, export controls, and sanctions. Experienced in legal research, regulatory analysis, and compliance.
AI SummaryDylan Hayden served as an analyst for HUD and VA, specializing in data-driven decision-making and AI governance. His current roles as a data strategist and educator in AI for public sector leadership suit him for consulting on AI and public policy.
AI SummaryServed as Director & Associate General Counsel - Integrity at Meta; trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice; expertise in complex litigation, regulatory compliance, and white-collar defense.
AI SummaryNazak Nikakhtar served as Assistant Secretary for Industry & Analysis at the U.S. Department of Commerce from 2018 to 2021, specializing in international trade law and national security.
AI SummaryJacquelynn Ruff served at the FCC and Verizon, focusing on international policy and trade. She specializes in telecom, media, and technology, advising on global issues and strategic direction.
AI SummaryTracye Winfrey Howard served as a law clerk at the Court of Federal Claims and a legislative assistant in the U.S. Senate, specializing in legal research and drafting, which suits her current role as a government contracts partner at Wiley Rein LLP.
AI SummaryFormer senior Department of Justice official, Megan L. Brown, specializes in cybersecurity, privacy, and national security law, advising global clients and associations on regulations and best practices.
AI SummaryServed as National Coordinator for federal cyber prosecutors; specializes in cybersecurity, privacy, AI, and law. Advises on incident response, regulatory strategy, and digital risk management.
AI SummaryWilliam Konrad Vesey served at the NSA and IARPA, specializing in cybersecurity and cryptography. His expertise in AI, privacy, and cybersecurity suits him for roles in technology and national security sectors.
AI SummaryAnn Dunkin served as CIO for the U.S. Department of Energy, managing IT and cybersecurity for national labs and power grids. Her expertise in national security, energy, and technology innovation suits her for advising on digital transformation and strategic planning.
AI SummaryCrystal Tully served in various roles at the U.S. Senate and federal agencies, specializing in public policy, telecommunications, and cybersecurity.
AI SummaryMichael served as a judge, U.S. attorney, and director at the DOJ. His current role as a litigator suits his background in criminal and civil law.
AI SummaryBrian Hengesbaugh served as special counsel at the US Department of Commerce, focusing on privacy and electronic commerce. His expertise in international policy and cybersecurity suits him for roles in data protection and cyber law.
AI SummaryKelechi Okengwu served as a Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. District Court. Their roles in litigation, compliance, and complex commercial disputes suit them for government investigations and high-stakes litigation.
AI SummaryJonathan Lenzner served as Chief of Staff to the FBI Director, specializing in crisis management and investigations. His roles include acting U.S. Attorney, CEO, and partner at Fenwick & West LLP, focusing on white-collar crime and government investigations.
AI SummaryRachel Ehlers served as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State. Her roles in compliance, privacy, and legal assistance suit her current work in cybersecurity and data privacy.
AI SummaryServed as law clerk for US District and Appeals Courts; Partner at Baker McKenzie, advising on IP, data, and tech transactions.
AI SummaryMercedes Subhani served at the White House Office of Science and Technology. Her roles in think tanks, government, and private sectors highlight her expertise in privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property.
AI SummaryServed at IRS; specializes in digital transformation, AI, and federal IT, with experience in large-scale program delivery and leadership.
AI SummaryServed as legal counsel at the FBI, specializing in privacy, AI, and regulatory compliance. Expertise in privacy law, risk management, and technology innovation.
Government wrote the frameworks everyone now borrows from and runs some of the highest-stakes AI deployments anywhere. People from that world bring judgment tested where failure was not an option.
Match the problem: governance and risk point to standards and White House backgrounds; government sales point to former agency technology buyers; security questions point to defense and intelligence alumni.
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