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Jon Adams

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Member, Board of Directors at CalWild
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Jon Adams is a Senior Director of Legal at LinkedIn, where he leads the Artificial Intelligence and Data Ecosystem team. An experienced technology lawyer with a background spanning Washington D. C. and Silicon Valley, he specializes in AI, data protection, and regulatory compliance. He holds a JD from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.

Outside of his legal career, Jon is a passionate outdoors advocate. He serves on the board of CalWild, an organization dedicated to protecting Californias natural landscapes. His personal interests include trail running, hiking, biking, and native plant gardening, reflecting his commitment to environmental conservation and the great outdoors.

Unique fact: Jon has co-authored and contributed to two ABA handbooks on cybersecurity, one focusing on M&A due diligence.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Member, Board of Directors
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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AI Governance
He leads the legal team for AI at LinkedIn and speaks publicly about AI compliance topics like the EU AI Act.
Data Privacy
His career at LinkedIn has included multiple senior privacy counsel roles, and he holds CIPP/US and CIPP/E certifications.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Member, Board of Directors
CalWild
9-2023
Senior Director, Legal
LinkedIn
3-2022
Member, Board Of Directors
Green Foothills
3-2021 - 9-2023
Director, Legal
LinkedIn
9-2018 - 3-2021
Senior Lead Product and Privacy Counsel
LinkedIn
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Jon Adams - Senior Director, Legal at LinkedIn | The Org. Featured in The Org
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Education
2007 - 2010
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
2002 - 2006
AB
William & Mary
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