Hilary Briscoe, Ethics & Compliance, Anti-Corruption Counsel, Western Digital
Where do you work, and what is your role?
I am Ethics & Compliance, Anti-Corruption Counsel at Western Digital (“WD”)—we manufacture digital storage solutions such as hard drives.
What is the coolest thing about your line of work? Or about the industry you are in?
Anti-corruption work is cool because issues pop up across the organization (from Philanthropy to Procurement to Sales), manifest themselves differently across geographies, and often require people-centric solutions—not just policy, process, or technological solutions.
Regarding the digital storage industry—WD went from “legacy hardware” to “AI infrastructure backbone” due to the enormous amount of content and innumerable data sets needed to support AI workloads. All of the data must be stored somewhere, and WD has the goods!
Why did you join ACC, and what do you like the most about being an ACC SoCal Member?
I joined ACC last year because the current ACC SoCal Chapter President (Rhea Ricard) was so friendly at another non-ACC legal mixer and encouraged me to join! I’m so glad I did.
Thus far, I really enjoy the Pro Bono Committee events. Impactful ones include the Firefighter Expungement Clinic and the Children’s Hospital of Orange Country Conservatorship Clinic.
What resources do you consult or use to stay current re the legal matters you work on?
I think everyone has their preferred subject matter resources, but the ACC AI Center of Excellence for In-house Counsel has really helped me get my head around how to leverage AI for use in anti-corruption initiatives.
What is your favorite ACC event and why?
I am looking forward to the 29th Annual ACC Gala and Silent Auction with Malala Yousafzai in May. Her 2013 memoir is an inspiring read!
What’s something about you that fellow ACC SoCal members might be surprised to know?
Something old: I spent the first five years of my legal career in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
Something new: I am studying to become a University of California, Master Gardener!
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