Seattle AAIA Chapter
Seattle has emerged as a powerhouse in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, offering a unique combination of factors that make it an exceptional hub for AI innovation and development.
The city boasts a high concentration of AI jobs and talent, with major tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon driving growth and providing essential cloud infrastructure. A thriving startup ecosystem, supported by initiatives like the AI2 Incubator and AI House, fosters innovation and attracts diverse investments. World-class research institutions, including the University of Washington and the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, contribute to cutting-edge AI advancements. Seattle's AI applications span multiple sectors, from healthcare to enterprise solutions, demonstrating the industry's broad impact and potential. Government support and a collaborative community environment further enhance Seattle's position as a leading city for AI development and innovation.
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John Gauntt
Scott Giordano
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Chapter President, john.gauntt@aaiaglobal.com
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Executive Committee Member, scott@giordanoailaw.com
Scott M. Giordano is an attorney with more than 25 years of legal, technology, and risk management consulting experience. An IAPP Fellow of Information Privacy, a Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), and a Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Scott is principal at Giordano AI Law, a firm specializing in legal issues related to AI, privacy, and cybersecurity.
Prior to starting his firm, he served as General Counsel of Spirion LLC, a privacy technology firm. There Scott also served as the company’s subject matter expert on multinational data protection and its intersection with technology, export compliance, internal investigations, information governance, and risk management. Prior to joining Spirion, he served as Director, Data Protection, for Robert Half Legal and established the global privacy program for Esterline Technologies Corporation in Bellevue, WA.
During his career, Scott has held senior positions at several legal technology firms and is listed as co-inventor on Intelligent Searching of Electronically Stored Information, patent no. 13/842,910. In addition, he taught the first law school course anywhere on electronic evidence and e-discovery.
Scott is a member of the bar in Washington state, California, and the District of Columbia.