Aly Dossa, chair of Chamberlain Hrdlicka’s IP and tech practice, has been appointed the firm’s first chief innovation officer.
Based in Houston, Dossa will continue serving as chair of the firm’s AI practice group, while overseeing initiatives designed to help clients navigate the legal, compliance, governance, cybersecurity, intellectual property and business issues associated with AI and emerging technologies, the firm said in a news release.
Dossa has spent nearly 25 years advising clients at the intersection of technology, intellectual property and privacy law. He began his technology-focused legal practice in 2001 with Osha Liang where he stayed for almost 16 years. He started working with AI and machine learning companies in 2014, counseling startups and established businesses on legal issues related to emerging technologies. He has been with Chamberlain Hrdlicka for nine years, advising clients on privacy and data security matters.
“The creation of a chief innovation officer role reflects our commitment to continuous innovation alongside our clients as technology continues to reshape the legal landscape,” said Larry Carbo, managing shareholder of Chamberlain Hrdlicka. “Our clients are operating in an environment where artificial intelligence raises new questions every day, questions that require experienced, practical legal counsel. By formalizing this role and bolstering our dedicated AI practice, we are making a direct investment in our ability to deliver the sophisticated, forward-looking guidance our clients need to protect and advance their interests. Aly’s engineering background along with his extensive experience in technology, intellectual property and data security practices make him the perfect person for this role.”
AREAS OF FOCUS
Dossa advises clients on matters involving AI, machine learning, data governance, privacy, cybersecurity and intellectual property protection. His practice includes counseling businesses on AI governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, cross-border data flows, contract structuring, vendor and model risk management, intellectual property strategy and the ethical and professional responsibility issues that arise from the deployment of emerging technologies.
EDUCATION
University of Houston (JD, 2005)
Queens University (BS, 2001)