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A. Jessani

Ali A. Jessani

  • Adjunct Professor
  • JD, Duke University
  • BS, University of Miami (Communication Studies)
  • BA, University of Miami (Political Science)

Professional Information

  • Area(s) of Expertise:
    • Cybersecurity Law
    • Data Privacy

Contact Information

  • Address
    Antonin Scalia Law School
    George Mason University
    3301 Fairfax Dr.
    Arlington, VA 22201

Biographical Sketch

Ali A. Jessani counsels clients on privacy, cybersecurity and other regulatory risks related to data protection. His experience spans drafting policies and contracts, assisting with transactional matters, negotiating with counterparties on data issues, and providing practical, risk-based advice to his clients regarding their compliance obligations.

Professor Jessani routinely provides counsel to clients on challenges related to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI specifically, and advises companies on how they can adopt new and proposed uses of consumer information while accounting for issues related to data rights, integrity and governance.

Professor Jessani is a prominent thought leader in the data protection field. He regularly shares his experience on panels and at conferences. His written works have been featured in outlets such as Lawfare, Bloomberg Law, Law360 and LexisNexis and by the International Association of Privacy Professionals, and the American Bar Association. He has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers and as part of the “Ones to Watch” list by The Best Lawyers in America.