Karen is a globally recognized expert in practical governance strategies for AI and frontier technologies. As CEO and Founder of The Cantellus Group, she advises Fortune 50 companies, startups, consortia, and public agencies on AI strategy, risk management and readiness for successful adoption. Her expertise is informed by more than 20 years of practice and leadership at Latham & Watkins, LLP where she advised global businesses in complex antitrust matters, M&A, governance, and crisis management - bringing deep expertise at the intersection of policy, technology and business. 

Karen serves on the ABA Task Force on the Law and Artificial Intelligence and serves on the boards of AIEDU and Not For Sale. She was formerly a World Economic Forum Global Innovator, member of their Experts Network and an SME to the Business Roundtable. Karen is a frequent speaker and author, shaping the discourse on AI, technology and corporate governance.

The Firm

The Cantellus Group is a boutique firm advising clients on the strategy, oversight and governance of AI and other frontier technologies.

Improving the use, oversight, and practical governance of frontier technologies and helping organizations navigate with confidence and integrity in a rapidly changing world.

Deep expertise across business, law, technology, communications, government and academia.

Forefront of thought leadership and policy, regularly consulting with business, public policy leaders and think tanks.

In-depth knowledge of current technologies and how they are developed and used, their promise and their shortfalls.

Services

Advisory

Legal

Thought

Communications

Compliance