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Attorney Profile

Lena Kempe



Lena Kempe is the Principal Attorney at LK Law Firm, with over 20 years of experience spanning an AM100 law firm and companies across diverse industries—from startups to multi-billion-dollar multinational corporations. She has held significant roles, including General Counsel, and has provided strategic guidance to general counsels, C-level executives, and boards.

A Yale Law School graduate, Lena has published articles on AI in esteemed legal publications, including the American Bar Association’s peer-reviewed Business Law Today and Bloomberg Law. She has spoken extensively on AI, including teaching Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs for the New York State and New York County Bar Associations. Additionally, she maintains an AI blog that offers valuable perspectives on AI-related legal issues, providing readers with expert analysis and practical advice. Her practice areas include AI, IT, IP, and Privacy.

Expertise: With expertise spanning AI, IP, IT, and privacy, Lena represents companies across various industries. She specializes in negotiating enterprise IT and AI agreements, formulating comprehensive IP and data privacy strategies (including for AI systems), establishing robust AI and data governance frameworks, and advising on compliance with complex regulations including data privacy law and employment law. Check out details of her services here.

Track Record: Known for her business and tech-savvy approach, Lena has served as General Counsel for a multinational E-commerce company, ModusLink Corporation, and a healthcare technology startup, Buoy Health. Lena has a proven track record of providing comprehensive legal counsel to companies in diverse industries, including well-established names like Pitney Bowes, Wolters Kluwer, and Rakuten. Prior to her in-house counsel roles, Lena honed her legal skills at reputable law firms, including a global AM100 law firm, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton.

Client Testimonials: Lena’s expertise is highly valued by her clients. Explore their testimonials here.

Speaking Engagements: Lena spoke extensively on AI law, including for both the New York State and New York County Bar Associations. Explore her speaking engagements here.

Publications: Fueled by a passion for thought leadership, Lena has published articles in reputable publications such as the American Bar Association’s peer-reviewed Business Law Today, Bloomberg Law, ACC, and Legal Dive. In these publications, she delves into pressing legal issues, including those related to AI, providing practical guidance to businesses navigating complex legal landscapes.  Discover her publications here.

AI Blog: In line with her commitment to sharing insights, Lena has launched an AI-focused blog on her website. Her blog offers valuable perspectives on AI-related legal issues, providing readers with expert analysis and practical advice. Dive into her blog posts here.

AI Law Course: Lena offers a series of virtual webinars that give a comprehensive understanding of AI law. Gain valuable insights to help protect your company’s business interests and prevent potential government investigations and class action lawsuits by purchasing Lena’s course here.

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