Former Google CPO Keith Enright Joins Gibson Dunn As Co-Chair Of AI And Tech Practice
Former Google CPO Keith Enright Joins Gibson Dunn As Co-Chair Of AI And Tech Practice
Keith Enright, the former Vice President and Chief Privacy Officer for Google LLC, has joined Gibson Dunn as a partner in the firm’s Palo Alto office. Enright will serve as Co-Chair of the firm’s Artificial Intelligence Practice Group and Co-Chair of the Tech and Innovation Industry Group, focusing on AI, data privacy, and technology risks for a wide range of clients.
“Keith is a recognized global leader on privacy, AI and data innovation, with experience navigating countless front-page legal and regulatory issues and investigations,” said Ashlie Beringer, Co-Chair of Gibson Dunn’s Tech and Innovation Industry Group. “Keith’s technical depth and strategic insights will strongly benefit Gibson Dunn’s burgeoning and market-redefining technology, artificial intelligence, privacy, and cybersecurity platform.”
Enright's appointment adds to Gibson Dunn’s impressive roster of lawyers with senior executive experience in leading technology firms. His arrival follows recent high-profile hires, including former Apple Inc. Chief Privacy Officer Jane Horvath and former Facebook (now Meta) Deputy General Counsel Ashlie Beringer.
“With the swell of technology regulation globally, coupled with the technological shifts that GenAI is driving across industries, we are in a transformational era, and I look forward to expanding this growing practice at Gibson Dunn,” said Enright. “Gibson Dunn has built a destination practice for companies embracing the digital migration and grappling with data strategies and risks associated with these new disruptive technologies. I am excited to begin the next chapter of my career alongside the firm’s talented team to help clients address these complex challenges.”
Enright has over 20 years of experience in legal leadership, international strategy, AI governance, data privacy, cybersecurity, and risk management. At Google, he led the company’s worldwide privacy and consumer protection legal functions, overseeing teams in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
Gibson Dunn recently added several heavyweights to its tech practices in the UK and Europe, further enhancing its capabilities. The firm’s team of privacy, AI, and technology lawyers works closely together to develop integrated global strategies for implementing new regulations and defending against regulatory disputes.
He has previously served on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and currently serves as a founding member of the IAPP AI Governance Center Advisory Board.
