Mike Childers

About Mike Childers

Senior in-house attorney advising global technology organizations on employment law, data privacy, and artificial intelligence—with a focus on AI systems that process employee and applicant data at scale.Former BigLaw associate now supporting enterprise-wide AI initiatives at one of the world’s largest technology companies.My work sits at the intersection of: • Labor & employment law • AI governance • Data privacy • Product and policy developmentI regularly partner with product, engineering, data science, HR, and compliance teams to: • Advise on AI-enabled product development • Draft and operationalize policies for emerging AI and employment regulations • Assess risk related to algorithmic decision-making, bias, and workforce data • Ensure global compliance across jurisdictions

Experience

1. Senior Corporate Counsel

   Amazon

   Oct 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Provide global legal support to all Amazon organizations building artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies which process employee or applicant data. This includes reviewing agreements, counseling on product development, and drafting policies to ensure enterprise wide compliance with emerging AI laws.

Education

• The George Washington University Law School

  Doctor of Law (J.D.)

  2011 — 2014

• New York University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, Political Science, Classics

  2005 — 2007

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Westlaw
• Policy Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Ofccp
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Civil Litigation