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US firm Akerman appoints director of AI governance from software company Highspot

The Global Legal Post · August 12, 2026 · International · AI Governance

US firm Akerman appoints director of AI governance from software company Highspot The Global Legal Post

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US firm Akerman appoints director of AI governance from software company Highspot

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