Tech and AI Inside: Corporate Counsel Summit Presented by King & Spalding LLP

Emily Apte, Counsel, King & Spalding LLP, represents companies and individuals in high-stakes and sensitive investigations often involving at least one government agency across multiple subject matter areas with a focus on innovative technologies. Emily recently returned to King & Spalding after her time as Associate General Counsel for Regulatory Investigations at Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook) leading complex and high-risk government investigations. Emily also served as Associate Director in the White House Office of Presidential Speechwriting and served in the U.S. Department of Education in Congressional and Legislative Affairs.
Alex Davey is a Senior Associate with the Special Matters and Government Investigations practice group at King & Spalding LLP in Houston, Texas, with a broad experience of investigations, combined with experience counseling clients on expanding legal risks caused by cybercrime. Alex represents clients facing a wide range of cyber threats, and recently spent a year seconded to a large technology company where he advised the companies varied business units on cybersecurity risks. Alex is well attuned to the challenges clients face resolving cyber threats, addressing cybersecurity compliance requirements, and responding to resulting questions from government agencies.
Michael Galdo is a Counsel with the Special Matters and Government Investigations practice group at King & Spalding LLP in Austin, Texas, focusing on complex investigations, expecially those with cyber, transnational, or national security implications. Mr. Galdo served for over 15 years as a federal prosecutor, including as the Assistant United States Attorney in Charge of Cybercrime for the Western District of Texas, leading investigations into malware distributors, business email compromise schemes, and other cybercrime offenses. Mr. Galdo also spent nearly a decade as a national security prosecutor, investigating and charging export control violations for the unlawful export of sensitive technology, espionage, and terrorism offenses.
Sheri Hunter is a Counsel with the Intellectual Property practice at King & Spalding LLP in Austin, Texas. Sheri focuses on U.S. trademark and copyright law. She has extensive experience counseling clients in the areas of trademark, copyright, sweepstakes and contests, licensing, advertising, and marketing content.
Luke Roniger is a partner in King & Spalding's Business Litigation group. He represents corporate clients in high-stakes, complex international and domestic disputes. He offers extensive experience across a variety of industries - including energy, infrastructure, FinTech, cybersecurity, data privacy, and securities. Luke also regularly advises clients on commercial ("pre-dispute") issues involving data privacy, cybersecurity, and the evolving legal and regulatory landscape at the intersection of law and technology.
Rachel Zaldivar Johnson is a Senior Associate on the Data, Privacy & Security Team at King & Spalding LLP in Washington, D.C. Rachel is well-versed in federal and state data privacy laws, and regularly advises clients on the development of data privacy and security programs, data protection and security strategies, cross-border data transfers, regulatory enforcement investigations, AI/ML governance, and the privacy aspects of M&A transactions.
Da'Lacie McGrew is a seasoned attorney and corporate executive with over 15 years of experience leading legal, compliance, and operational strategy across global enterprises. Most recently Vice President, Compliance at Thomson Reuters, she oversaw enterprise compliance for AI-driven regulatory risk and fraud products. She is now General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Peridot Eight, a consultancy that helps organizations modernize risk, ethics and compliance functions through technology, AI and operational efficiency. Her work spans compliance automation, litigation management, and digital transformation, with a focus on aligning innovation with regulatory integrity. Da'Lacie is known for her strategic insight, collaborative leadership, and commitment to building agile, tech-enabled legal teams.
Cristina Nahidi, is a Senior Corporate Counsel at Omnicell, Inc., a global medical technology company dedicated to bringing the autonomous pharmacy to life. Cristina specializes in privacy law, AI and AI governance, and negotiating complex ecosytem partnership agreements. Previously, Cristina worked at Dell Technologies, where she was responsible for privacy matters related to global sales and financial services. She is pragmatic and strategic problem solver who builds relationships, manages risk, and helps tech companies navigate the changing landscape of privacy and AI regulation. Cristina grauated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a Psychology and Political Science double major, and received her J.D. with honors from the University of Texas School of Law in Austin. After over a decade as a trial attorney, she pivoted her career to focus on privacy and AI. Cristina holds three certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals - the CIPM, CIPP/US, and CIPP/E. Cristina has actively contributed to the Austin legal community, serving as president of the Travis County Women Lawyers Association, a member of the Calvert Inn of Court, and on the UT Law Technology Conference board. She is currently serving on an advisory board to help launch the Austin Chapter of Women in Security and Privacy (WISP).
Will Griffin is a pioneer in AI ethics and responsible innovation. In his previous role as Chief Ethics Officer at Hypergiant, he developed the Top of Mind Ethics (TOME) framework - an actionable AI use-case evaluation tool recognized with the Global IEEE Award for Distinguished Ethical Practices. He has been named a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, received the Communitas Award for Excellence in AI Ethics, and actively contributes to IEEE working groups shaping the future of AI governance and education. Will previously served as Vice President at Blockchain Creative Labs (a Fox Entertainment company), where he helped guide responsible innovation across blockchain and Web3 platforms. A frequent speaker and educator, Will is affiliated with the University of Texas Good Systems initiative and has guest lectured on AI ethics at the University of Texas Computer Science Department and Penn State Law School, championing the integration of human-centered design in AI systems. His thought leadership and op-eds have appeared in Fortune, VentureBeat, the Wall Street Journal, and other leading publications. Will's earlier career spans innovation in media and technology, including launching the first original content slate on the Sony Playstation Network (with Endemol North America), creating Hip Hop OnDemand (Comcast), and serving as Partner and President of Simmons Lathan Media Group. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of UWG, a WPP-affiliated advertising and marketing firm. His media work has earned honors such as the NAACP Image Award and the IAB/Brandweek Silver Medal for Innovation. He began his career in finance and consulting, working at Goldman Sachs (Asset-Backed Securities Group) and McKinsey & Company (Entertainment, Media & Tech Practice). Will holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School, a B.A. from Dartmouth College, and completed the Entrepreneurship Curriuclum at Harvard Business School.