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James J. Ward

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CEO at Ward PLLC
📍 United Kingdom

Dr. James J. Ward is the CEO of Ward PLLC, a strategic consultancy advising global decision-makers on AI, data, and law. He is also a consultant with the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy. He holds a PhD from the University of Oxford and a Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame.

Dr. Wards work focuses on building forward-looking policies that integrate data and AI into daily operations for both commercial and government clients. He has developed products generating millions in revenue, built scalable AI programs, and advises on technology policy and asymmetric risk.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
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AI & Data Ethics
His work at the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy focuses on responsible AI, privacy, the data industry, and ethics.
Privacy Regulation
He frequently posts about privacy laws like APRA and CCPA, and his book explores privacy's evolution from a right to a commodity.
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Career

Work history

2017
CEO
Ward PLLC
10-2024
Consultant and Core Team Member
Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy
2022
Special Counsel
Actuate Law
2011 - 2015
Associate
Quinn Emanuel
2010 - 2011
Associate
King & Spalding
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Oxford
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Notre Dame
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