Spencer Fane Market Share Analysis for August 2026

Having practiced in this area of law since 1999, Shawn is widely recognized in cybersecurity, data protection, and emerging AI law and governance. He is a Certified Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) and Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) who is frequently sought out and hired by other lawyers and law firms to advise them when these issues arise in cases for their own clients. While this area of the law has evolved greatly in the decades Shawn has been practicing – most recently with the rapid development of AI technologies – he continues to evolve with it as a practitioner representing his clients, academically as an author and instructor, and as an analyst for the national media. Shawn’s practice covers four distinct areas: Artificial Intelligence Strategy, Governance, and Risk Management – Advising companies on the legal, regulatory, and governance aspects of artificial intelligence, including AI strategy, risk assessment, and compliance with evolving U.S. and international laws and standards. Shawn assists clients with the structuring, negotiation, and drafting of AI-related contracts and commercial agreements; allocation of AI-related risk; and the governance and oversight of relationships with AI vendors, service providers, and other third parties. He also advises on the development and implementation of AI governance programs and the integration of AI risk controls into broader enterprise, cybersecurity, and data governance frameworks. Cyber Risk Management – Advising organizations on the assessment, management, and mitigation of enterprise cybersecurity risk. Shawn assists clients in developing, implementing, and maturing cybersecurity risk management programs designed to align with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and business objectives. Cyber Incident Response – Representing companies in connection with cybersecurity and AI-related incidents, including incident response coordination, crisis management, regulatory no