Crawford Long
VP, Associate General Counsel @ Centene | Technology, Privacy, Security, and AI Expert
- Role
- Vice President, Associate General Counsel at Centene Corporation
- Location
- Tampa, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Crawford Long
As a Senior Commercial Counsel at Centene Corporation, a Fortune 50 company and a leader in healthcare solutions, I leverage my 15 years of experience as a corporate attorney and a technology professional to support the company\'s procurement portfolio and drive innovation and efficiency in the sourcing and contracting process. I am a certified information privacy professional (CIPP/US) and an expert in data privacy, intellectual property, and commercial transactions, with a special interest in artificial intelligence and information security.In my current role, I lead the negotiation and management of complex supplier and sourcing contracts for all company functions, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other relevant regulations, protecting the company\'s key intellectual property assets, and advising on the legal, operational, and business risks and opportunities arising from each engagement. I also educate and empower the enterprise procurement team and other stakeholders on best practices and strategies for engaging, contracting, and maintaining relationships with key enterprise suppliers. My mission is to provide world-class legal counsel and business advice that aligns with the company\'s vision and values, and enhances its performance and outcomes.
Experience
Vice President, Associate General Counsel
Nov 2025 — Present · Tampa, FL, US
Leading the launch of enhanced legal support model for Centene\'s commercial contracting and procurement activities.• Implementing organizational change management and process optimization to enhance efficiency, accountability, and service quality. • Providing advice and thought leadership on legal, regulatory, technology/AI, security, and privacy matters.
Education
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theology, International Relations
University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law
JD
2002 — 2005
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