Mark Webber: a law firm’s perspective on AI governance
From Masters of Privacy by Sergio Maldonado
May 3, 2026 · 30 min · Season 10 · Episode 33
About this episode
Mark Webber discusses AI governance from a law firm's perspective.
Mark Webber is the US Managing Partner responsible for overseeing the operations of Fieldfisher in the country - an English lawyer located full time in Silicon Valley. Mark is a recognised leading privacy and AI expert, with a wealth of experience working alongside the world’s leading tech companies. Much of his time today involves the responsible development, training, and scaling of AI models and solutions. Our guest teaches classes for both the CIPP/E and AI Governance Professional Programme certification for the IAPP. He is a Fellow in Information Privacy (IAPP). As a leader at Fieldfisher he has been instrumental in establishing, nurturing, and expanding Fieldfisher’s presence, operations and services in the United States. References: * Mark Webber on LinkedIn * Mark Webber at Fieldfisher * Colorado AI Act * DPO Central (TODO.LAW) * EU AI Act: rolling out an AI governance framework with AI Sentinel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mastersofprivacy.com/subscribe
People in this episode
Host: Sergio Maldonado
Guest: Mark Webber
Topics covered
- AI governance
- privacy
- law
- technology
- business operations
Keywords
- AI
- governance
- privacy
- law
- Fieldfisher
- IAPP
- Silicon Valley
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fieldfisher, IAPP, DPO Central, EU AI Act
Places: Silicon Valley, United States
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