Vanessa Stewart

Associate General Counsel @WorkWave

US

Serve as a senior legal advisor to company leadership, delivering practical, business-driven counsel on corporate law, employment law, litigation, AI governance, and data privacy matters.• Drive data privacy and cybersecurity initiatives, partnering with IT and Engineering teams on the Security Committee, leading DSAR compliance programs, conducting annual privacy policy updates, and managing legal responses to cybersecurity incidents.• Oversee AI regulatory compliance, ensuring the responsible implementation and usage of AI within company operations and software products.• Lead company litigation strategy, managing outside counsel to ensure efficient, cost-effective resolution of disputes while protecting company interests. • Negotiate complex commercial and vendor agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.• Advise on US and international product expansion, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory landscapes and mitigating global market entry risks.• Partner with sales, marketing, and product teams to proactively identify and mitigate legal risks, ensuring compliance in branding, advertising, and product development strategies.• Strengthen corporate compliance governance, implementing programs to enhance regulatory adherence and reduce enterprise risk.• Design and lead company-wide legal training initiatives, educating employees on regulatory requirements, risk management, and industry best practices.• Manage insurance strategy and risk mitigation efforts, working closely with brokers on annual renewals to optimize coverage across business lines.

Loyola Marymount University

B.A., Communication Studies, English

Chapman University Fowler School of Law

J.D., Law