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Njeri Mutura

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Deputy General Counsel at Mastercard Foundation
📍 United States

Njeri Mutura is a global legal executive, currently serving as Deputy General Counsel at the Mastercard Foundation. She has extensive experience in emerging technologies, AI, and complex transactions from her time at Microsoft. Licensed to practice in both Ontario and California, people describe her as committed, professional, detail-oriented, and dedicated.

Njeri is passionate about mentorship, particularly encouraging women and diverse law students to enter the technology-legal field. She actively leads pro bono initiatives, including legal clinics and career programs for youth, and has spearheaded the Association of Corporate Counsels internship program in Southern California.

She has authored articles on Kenyas technology sector, including “Silicon Savannah – Technology and Outsourcing in Kenya and Beyond.”

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Deputy General Counsel
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
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AI in the Legal Sector
Her previous role at Microsoft focused on AI global strategy and engagement. She's a sought-after speaker on the legal and regulatory issues of emerging technologies.
Youth Empowerment
Her current role at the Mastercard Foundation focuses on the critical role youth play in the future workforce. She also leads career programs for local youth.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Deputy General Counsel
Mastercard Foundation
10-2025
Vice President, Services
ACC Southern California (Association of Corporate Counsel)
2024 - 2025
Assistant General Counsel, AI Global Strategy Lead for CPS
Microsoft
2021 - 2024
Assistant General Counsel – Strategic Pursuits and Complex Technology Transactions, Americas
Microsoft
2017 - 2021
Legal Affairs & Compliance Lead – US West & Midwest Regions
Microsoft
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Education
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
University of Windsor Faculty of Law
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Western University
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