Dominique Shelton Leipzig

Dominique Shelton Leipzig
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Attorney, Technology entrepreneur, Author
Organizations
Known forData privacy, cybersecurity, AI governance
Awards
Websitedominiquesheltonleipzig.com

Dominique Shelton Leipzig is an American attorney, author, and technology entrepreneur specializing in data privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence governance. She is the founder and CEO of Global Data Innovation.[4] Shelton Leipzig is also the co-founder and Co-CEO of NxtWork.[5]

Early life and education

Shelton Leipzig completed her undergraduate degree in International Relations and French Civilization at Brown University in 1988. While completing undergraduate studies, she also spent a year In France, studying at Lumière University Lyon 2 and Sciences Po.[6] In 1991, she obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center.[6]

Career

Shelton Leipzig specializes in AI governance, privacy and cybersecurity law. She has represented technology firms including Amazon (company), Microsoft, and Meta in the domain of cybersecurity laws and privacy.[7] She is a current member of the AI Governance Center Advisory Board[8] and the founder and CEO of Global Data Innovation.[9] Shelton Leipzig has also trained over 50,000 professionals on privacy, AI, and cybersecurity, including Fortune 100 CEOs and board members.[10]

During her tenure at Perkins Coie, Shelton Leipzig chaired the company's Global Data Innovation Team and co-chaired its Ad Tech Privacy & Data Management group.[11][12][13]

In 2020, she co-founded NxtWork, a non-profit organization that aims to diversify corporate leadership by promoting women inclusion, with Christine Lawton and Jenny Kim.[14]

In 2022, Shelton Leipzig joined Mayer Brown as a partner in the Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice, where she headed the firm's AdTech privacy and data management team, also founding its Global Data Innovation team.[15][16][17]

Shelton Leipzig is a recipient of two industry awards—a Global Vanguard Award (2024) and a Diversity in Privacy Award (2024) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).[18]

Global Data Innovation

Shelton Leipzig is the founder and CEO of Global Data Innovation, a legal advisory firm that coaches CEOs and board members on how to address the challenges in the fields of digital transformation and data governance.[19] In 2023, she founded the Digital Trust Summit, which was held at Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs.[20] In 2024, the organization held its second annual Digital Trust Summit at Brown University. The speakers included Brian Moynihan, Lesley Stahl, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator Jack Reed, Amandeep Gill, Aldo Carrascoso, and others.[21]

Notable cases

Selected publications

Books

  • Shelton Leipzig, Dominique (2023). Trust.: Responsible AI, Innovation, Privacy and Data Leadership. Forbes Books. p. 399. ISBN 9798887501734.
  • Shelton Leipzig, Dominique (2019). Transform: Data as a Pre-tangible Asset for a Post-data World (The Leader's Playbook). ASIN B07PNKM9SN.
  • Shelton Leipzig, Dominique (2020). Implementing the CCPA: A Guide for Global Business. International Association of Privacy Professionals. ISBN 978-1948771450.

Notable op-eds

Dominique Shelton Leipzig has written on critical market and policy developments in publications such as the Financial Times and Barron's. In September 2020, she authored an op-ed urging the US to capitalize on opportunities to end the standoff over international data-sharing, highlighting how enhanced clarity on data regulations could spur global economic growth.[24] In a more recent piece, Leipzig discussed the addition of DoorDash, Williams-Sonoma, and TKO stock to the S&P 500, illustrating the dynamic shifts in market indices and their broader economic impact.[25]

References

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  2. ^ "Prominent Privacy Attorney Must Face Negligence Suit, Court Says". law.com.
  3. ^ "getAbstract International Book Award 2024". getabstract.com.
  4. ^ "Dominique Shelton Leipzig, AIGP, CIPP/US". iapp.org. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
  5. ^ "BullseyeEngagement Welcomes Marketing Expert Betty Gower to Advisory Board". businesswire.com. 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
  6. ^ a b Coker, James (12 September 2022). "Profile Interview: Dominique Shelton Leipzig". infosecurity-magazine.com. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
  7. ^ a b c Merken, Sara (2022-04-04). "Mayer Brown lands veteran privacy lawyer from Perkins Coie". Reuters. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
  8. ^ Hughes, J. Trevor; Niva, Mikko (2023-05-10). "IAPP AI Governance Center, a call to action for the privacy profession". iapp.org.
  9. ^ Chachere, Vickie. "50 Over 50: Innovation". Forbes.com. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
  10. ^ "Dominique Shelton Leipzig". executive.berkeley.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  11. ^ "Evolving Privacy Laws". redcloveradvisors.com. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
  12. ^ "Dominique Shelton Leipzig". mcca.com. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  13. ^ "Dominique Shelton Leipzig, Susan Fahringer and Anna Mourlam". corporatecomplianceinsights.com. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  14. ^ Sherberg, Ellen (2024-02-26). "In Her Own Words: Dominique Shelton Leipzig's legal legacy". bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  15. ^ "Renowned Data Privacy Lawyer Dominique Shelton Leipzig Joins Mayer Brown's Growing Los Angeles Office". businesswire.com. 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
  16. ^ "Privacy and cybersecurity lawyer Dominique Shelton Leipzig, who has advised Amazon.com, Microsoft and Meta Platforms, is joining Mayer Brown as a partner in Los Angeles from Perkins Coie". mayerbrown.com. 2022-04-04. Archived from the original on 2022-12-03. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  17. ^ "Dominique Shelton Leipzig". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  18. ^ "IAPP announces 2024 privacy award winners". iapp.com. 2024-04-03. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  19. ^ Mills, James (2022-04-04). "Mayer Brown Grabs Prominent Perkins Coie Data Privacy Atty". law360.com. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  20. ^ Bilderback, Pete (2023-04-12). "First Digital Trust Summit held at Watson". watson.brown.edu.
  21. ^ "Trust Summit 2024". globaldatainnovation.com. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  22. ^ "Aaron's Conformed Stipulation for Entry of Final Judgment" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  23. ^ "FIRST CHOICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION v. THE WENDY'S COMPANY et al". law360.com. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  24. ^ Shelton Leipzig, Dominique (2020-09-16). "US should seize chance to end data-sharing stand-off". Financial Times. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
  25. ^ "DoorDash, Williams-Sonoma, and TKO Stock Added to the S&P 500". Barron's. 2025-03-07. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
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