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Emma was commended for her work with the OECD, WEF and the ITU on the regulation of AI, as well as her work with the Ditchley Foundation to consider whether the collaborative approach used for telecoms can also work for AI regulation.
The list, compiled by Computer Weekly, showcases the most influential and successful women in the technology industry, shining a light on the sector’s role models who look to inspire the next generation of women in tech with the aim of creating a more diverse and inclusive sector.
The top 50 shortlist was whittled down by a panel of expert judges from a longlist of more than 700 nominated women. You can find the full list here.
Emma also gave a keynote speech at this week’s Diversity in Tech conference hosted by Harvey Nash and Computer Weekly.
Emma is an expert in AI and emerging technologies regulation with considerable experience in, and a strong reputation for, handling global telecom, cyber and internet regulatory matters where companies and investors of all sizes seek her strategic counsel on governmental or regulatory matters. Emma previously worked as a policy advisor in UK Government and has worked in private practice on both sides of the Atlantic.
She is also an expert in complex technology or outsourcing procurements or supply chain issues including those that involve outdated infrastructure or assets in the retail, travel, payments and financial services and other regulated sectors where she acts for the disrupted and disruptors alike. Clients (lawyers and non-lawyers alike) often call on Emma to lead negotiations or regulatory submissions on their behalf as they appreciate her direct and open approach and ability to translate complex legal issues into business risk and value.
Emma is ranked as a leading partner in The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers UK. She is regularly included in ComputerWeekly's top 20 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, and consistently wins awards recognising her contributions to the legal profession and technology sectors. She is an international speaker. Pro bono work is very important to Emma; last year she spearheaded the investHER movement, developing the strategy to successfully reverse legislation that would disproportionately impact female angel investors and decimate the UK tech sector. She is also Director of the Interparliamentary Forum on Emerging Technologies; a not-for-profit that has built a global network of parliamentarians sharing best practice on AI and other emerging technology regulation. She is also s a founding member of the global UNESCO Women4EthicalAI, is collaborating with the University of Oxford in its AI in Education Hub and is a UNESCO Global Expert without Borders in AI regulation.
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