Annelie Gallon

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ABOUT ANNELIE GALLON

AI-Native Legal Counsel | International Commercial Negotiator | Data Protection ExpertI work at the intersection of law, technology, and business.Where AI moves from hype to real infrastructure.As a Senior Legal Counsel in a fast-scaling international tech company, I design and implement AI-enabled product features and legal systems that support growth, enable commercial teams, and stand up to regulatory scrutiny. I have served as Interim Head of Legal (2022–2023) and Interim Head of Legal, Data Protection & Compliance (2024–2025), leading legal functions through phases of rapid growth, increasing AI adoption.🤖 AI as Legal InfrastructureI treat AI as part of legal architecture—not as an experiment.My work includes:• Advising the Product Team on new AI supported features• Designing AI-supported legal workflows, decision frameworks, KPIs• Building custom GPTs for contract review, risk assessment, and legal operations• Translating technical AI capabilities into legally sound, auditable processes🤝 International Commercial Negotiation.I lead complex international commercial negotiations across multiple jurisdictions. My focus areas include IP and AI usage rights, scalable contract structures, and risk-based negotiation strategies that support growth without overengineering legal risk.I work closely with commercial teams to ensure legal is a strategic enabler—not a bottleneck. Data Protection by DesignAI without governance is risk.I advise on data protection, privacy, as integral components of legal and product design—covering GDPR, international data transfers, AI-related data risks, and security-by-design principles. My approach connects legal requirements with technical and organizational measures that work in practice. Speaking & Knowledge SharingI regularly speak at conferences and professional events on AI in legal practice, Legal Operations, data protection with a strong focus on practical implementation.My talks are grounded in real-world experience: how legal teams integrate AI responsibly, how governance and commercial strategy interact, and what actually changes when AI becomes part of daily legal work.🤝 Building NetworksI am the co-founder of TOP7 Netzwerk, a professional community for women supporting each other through visibility, mentoring, and shared opportunities—because innovation thrives where access is shared.‍‍ To all working parents: you\'re not just balancing—you’re building. Raising a family while shaping a career in tech law is hard, beautiful, and worth every moment. Let\'s keep showing up