Ambika Mehra

About Ambika Mehra

I am part of Accenture’s core Global Compliance team within the newly established Data & Artificial Intelligence Compliance Program, contributing since its inception. My mission is to build and strengthen this program to ensure Accenture meets contractual obligations, legal and regulatory requirements, and voluntary commitments in data governance and artificial intelligence, while embedding Accenture’s values and culture throughout that align Responsible AI and data governance with policy, standards, and best practices—across EU, APAC, LATAM, and the Americas.I collaborate with legal, business, and technical stakeholders to translate evolving regulations into actionable policies, controls, and training, ensuring AI solutions are designed, tested, and deployed responsibly. Passionate about Responsible AI, risk mitigation, and scalable frameworks, I help organizations adopt AI safely, ethically, and at scale.My expertise spans EU AI Act, US NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and major frameworks, combined with hands-on experience in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), contract negotiations, due diligence, and quality management. I lead cross-functional initiatives, drive stakeholder engagement, and turn regulatory developments into clear guardrails and measurable outcomes.Energized by complex, multi-region challenges, I create business-aligned pathways to ethical AI adoption. Whether partnering with solution owners, data scientists, or legal teams, I ensure AI solutions comply with internal standards, meet contractual obligations, and stand up to scrutiny.

Experience

1. Compliance and Ethics Counsel Associate Manager

   Accenture

   Mar 2026 — Present · IN

   Design and implement a global Data & AI compliance program aligned with Accenture’s framework and industry best practices.2. Lead legal and regulatory development processes, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, statutory requirements, and voluntary commitments in data governance and artificial intelligence.3. Identify and map current and emerging regulations (EU AI Act, GDPR, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC standards, main frameworks) and translate them into policies, standards, and controls.4. Draft and maintain Accenture standards and controls, converting complex requirements into practical guidance and training materials.5. Conduct risk profiling for high-risk AI systems, creating assessments and questionnaires to mitigate compliance risks.6. Monitor technology trends and develop thought leadership, guidance, and training for internal stakeholders.7. Build strong relationships with legal, business, and technical teams, and engage with clients as needed.8. Built and scaled global AI/data compliance frameworks, aligning policy, controls, and training across EU/APAC/LATAM/US, reducing approval cycle times and improving audit readiness.9. Led high-risk AI use-case assessments, translating regulatory requirements into actionable guardrails and risk mitigations for production deployments.10. Drove CLM improvements (playbooks, templates, negotiation strategies) to streamline contracting, strengthen due diligence, and enhance quality assurance.11. Shaped policy through business consultations, enabling faster stakeholder alignment and consistent implementation across regions.

Education

• ILS LAW COLLEGE PUNE

  BSL LLB, Law

  2007 — 2012