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Crowell & Moring—Emma Wright

16 April 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Firm strengthens tech expertise with strategic hire

Emma Wright, a leading lawyer in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, has joined Crowell & Moring's London office as a partner in its Privacy and Cybersecurity Group. Wright brings extensive experience in technology transactions and regulatory matters, having represented prominent technology companies and governments.

Wright co-founded the Interparliamentary Forum on Emerging Technologies and serves as a UNESCO AI Expert Without Borders. Her practice focuses on areas such as emerging AI and data regulation, cybersecurity, telecom regulation, and technology procurement. Robert Weekes, managing partner of the London office, stated that Wright's appointment 'bolsters our global capabilities in emerging tech.'

Previously, Wright led the Technology, Data, and Digital Group at Harbottle & Lewis and served as a policy advisor in the U.K. Government. Jeffrey Poston, co-chair of Crowell & Moring’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Group, expressed delight at her joining, noting that her move 'enhances the global reach' of the group.

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