Dominique Shelton Leipzig

Data Privacy, AI & Cybersecurity Authority

CEO and Founder of Global Data Innovation

Dominique Shelton Leipzig’s strategic approach goes beyond conventional methods, embracing innovation and adaptability to provide enterprise level guidance for leaders. Dominique founded the Global Data Innovation Teams at two successful international law firms where she provided strategic guidance to companies with a cumulative market capitalization of over  $3 trillion. Dominique has trained and coached over 50,000 professionals on AI privacy and security, including Fortune 100 executives, board members and leaders at major companies and universities, and judges on privacy, AI, and cybersecurity to keep your business ahead of the curve. With a focus on long-term growth, our strategy service is your compass in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Her testimony before the California Senate Judiciary has influenced key legislative decisions. She is also a trusted advisor to policymakers in Washington, where she is working closely with lawmakers charged with crafting the nation’s first legislative and regulatory framework on artificial intelligence. 

Dominique founded the Digital Trust Summit that brings together CEOs and board members to discuss data leadership in the areas of generative AI, privacy and cyber. Over 100 executives regularly attend the summit.

Dominique’s Accomplishments

 

  • Trained over 50,000 professionals in privacy, AI, and cybersecurity.
  • Advised hundreds of companies with a collective market cap exceeding $3 trillion.
  • Authored three books on data leadership, with a fourth forthcoming from Forbes.
  • Testified before the California Senate Judiciary as a designated expert on privacy.
  • Founded the Digital Trust Summit, bringing together CEOs and board members.
  • Quoted by major publications like the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.
  • Recipient of 23 awards, named a “Legal Visionary” by the LA Times.
  • Serves on the Advisory Board of the AI Governance Center and the Board of Directors of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).