Peter N.

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Director | Counsel - Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property at Walmart

Greater Phoenix Area, United States

Overview

Peter is a senior technology attorney at Walmart, leading counsel for Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property. He specializes in AI adoption, data privacy (GDPR, CCPA), and technology transactions. Described by colleagues as energetic, astute, and thoughtful, he holds a J. D. from the University of Illinois College of Law and a CIPP/US certification.

Outside of his corporate role, Peter is deeply passionate about legal education. He serves as an adjunct faculty member at Arizona State Universitys Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, where he develops and teaches his own classes and actively engages with the student community.

He is the only lawyer in a companys 150+ year history to receive the prestigious Percy Neyman Award for Innovation and Excellence in Legal Services.

Personality Overview

Impact-Driven

Very Quick

Risk-Taker

More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.  They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

AI Governance
Manages Walmart’s global AI adoption, implementation, and usage, reviewing hundreds of AI use cases each quarter to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
Intellectual Property
Has a long career managing IP, including patent portfolios, technology licensing, and creating legal frameworks. He has also published articles on maximizing patent protection for industrial design.
Data Privacy
Holds a CIPP/US certification and has extensive experience drafting and negotiating data processing agreements and ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other privacy regulations.

Media Appearances

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Work History

2025
Director | Counsel - Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property at Walmart
2022 - 2025
Managing Counsel - Privacy and Intellectual Property at Lucid Motors
2022 - 2025
Adjunct Faculty at Arizona State University
2020 - 2022
Associate General Counsel - Intellectual Property, Privacy, Commercial and Sales Transactions at Nextiva
2018 - 2019
Senior Counsel, Licensing, Intellectual Property and Commercial Transactions at SABIC

Education

2003 - 2006
J.D. from University of Illinois College of Law
2001 - 2003
M.S. from Cornell University

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Insights For Selling To Peter

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Peter is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Peter

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Peter move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Peter take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Peter

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