Michael Fleischman joins DLA Piper as an AI Policy Advisor at its Washington, DC office to enhance the firm's Government Affairs and Public Policy team. With over 10 years of experience, Michael previously led technology policy focused on AI and semiconductors and served as Legislative Director for Congresswoman Grace Meng.
Michael Fleischman joins DLA Piper as the AI Policy Advisor. Based in the Washington, DC office, serving as the key member of the Government Affairs and Public Policy team, bringing over a decade of experience in technology policy and legislative affairs.
Michael joins DLA Piper from a prominent national advocacy organisation in Washington, DC, where he led the technology policy team with a focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor cooperation and regulation. His extensive background includes significant roles within Congress and the Executive Branch.
Michael directed and supervised all legislative operations in his previous role as Legislative Director for Congresswoman Grace Meng in the US House of Representatives. He successfully led and organised the passage of multiple bills through the House and managed the Congresswoman’s activities on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Democratic Outreach & Engagement Task Force.
“Michael brings over 10 years of strong bipartisan relationships with Congress and the Executive Branch in Washington, DC, and recently oversaw the technology policy portfolio with a particular focus on AI. We are very excited to welcome Michael to our growing Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Practice,” said Tony Samp, Head of AI Policy at DLA Piper.
DLA Piper’s global Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Practice is renowned for its industry-leading team of over 100 lawyers, data scientists, coders, and policymakers dedicated to AI. The practice has been widely recognised as the foremost AI law practice, earning accolades from the Financial Times, American Lawyer, Business Insider, and other distinguished publications.
Fleischman’s appointment underscores DLA Piper’s commitment to enhancing its AI capabilities and providing top-tier policy and regulatory guidance to clients navigating the complex landscape of artificial intelligence.
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