Gail Crawford, Global Chair of Latham’s Data & Technology Transactions Practice and Co-Chair of Latham's Privacy & Cyber Practice, helps clients navigate complex data privacy and security matters, as well as to license, develop, and exploit artificial intelligence and other disruptive technology.
She advises many of the world’s leading global technology companies on multifaceted and precedent-defining data privacy and security matters. Her work encompasses advising on data privacy and, increasingly, artificial intelligence compliance programs, product counseling, as well as responding to data breaches and regulatory inquiries, advising on optimal organizational structures, and supporting large, strategic alliances and M&A transactions. She also helps clients navigate a myriad of issues in technology law, including commercial contracts, collaborations, and intellectual property.
Gail draws on her experience handling some of the most complicated and sensitive data privacy and technology related matters in the global market to provide pragmatic and commercially driven counsel. She brings a deep understanding of the innate value of data and artificial intelligence and the complex, ever-changing global regulatory framework to help clients achieve their business objectives.
Gail regularly writes and speaks on topics related to data privacy and disruptive technology, and serves as an editor of the Latham & Watkins Global Privacy & Security Compliance Law Blog.
Firm named Privacy & Data Security Law Firm of the Year and shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year honors across seven practice area categories, the most of any law firm.
Gail Crawford, Oscar Bjartell, Liz Longster, and Timothy Neo were recognized for their pro bono work on behalf of a nonprofit working to end female genital mutilation.
Prestigious publication names Latham to its Global Elite list in recognition of the firm’s standout data protection expertise.