Johan Cho

About Johan Cho

As a member of Microsoft’s Office of Responsible AI, I drive global AI strategy…

Experience

1. Senior Corporate Counsel, Ai Platform

   Microsoft

   Feb 2022 — Present

   Core member of Microsoft’s central AI product counsel team that ensures the legal and responsible implementation of AI across an extensive product ecosystem: • Tackling intricate legal, privacy, and responsible AI challenges throughout the lifecycle of multimodal machine learning models, including Generative AI integrations with Search, Enterprise services, and Consumer apps. • Spearheading cross-functional teams to pioneer uncharted territories, which led to Microsoft’s first medical device certification. • Leading cross-functional efforts to shape Microsoft’s AI policies, governance, and strategies, including drafting company-wide product counseling guidance on Generative AI and Biometrics. • Partnering with Microsoft’s Office of Responsible AI to facilitate engagement, education, and constructive dialogues with global policymakers and regulators, shaping the future of AI and its legal landscape.

Education

• The University of British Columbia

  Bachelor of Arts, English

• The University of British Columbia

  Juris Doctor

Skills

• Strategy
• Commercial Litigation
• Leadership
• Intellectual Property
• Corporate Law
• Start-Ups
• Human Resources
• Management
• Compliance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Saas
• Joint Ventures
• Cloud Computing
• International Acquisitions
• Contract Negotiation
• Business Development
• Strategic Partnerships
• Legal Advice
• Corporate Governance
• Due Diligence
• Commerical Transactions
• International Business
• Risk Management
• Litigation