Innovation Counsel
Sona Balachandran
About Sona
Sona works at the forefront of Cooley’s efforts to advance and leverage a variety of technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance the quality, efficiency and delivery of legal services across the firm. She draws on her background as an in-house attorney to bring a practical understanding of how technology can transform the legal experience for clients and attorneys.
Before joining Cooley, Sona was a key member of the knowledge and innovation team at a US-based international law firm. She also has extensive experience handling a range of corporate and commercial matters in house at a leading digital media and internet company and at a digital advertising and analytics platform.
Education
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Columbia Law School
JD, 2007 -
The George Washington University
BA, English and Political Science, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 2002
Memberships and affiliations
- International Association of Privacy Professionals
- Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/Europe)