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PRITI SARASWAT Navigating the Data Deluge: Privacy, AI Governance, and the Future of Innovation READ ONLINE epubs.iltanet.org/i/1508143/39 ARTICLE OF THE YEAR: MEMBER P riti Saraswat received the Member Article of the Year Award for her article, "Navigating the Data Deluge: Privacy, AI Governance, and the Future of Innovation," which appeared in the 2023 Fall issue of Peer to Peer. Priti addresses critical concerns arising for many legal technologists as the industry navigates one of the most pivotal moments in its history. As a collective of front-line pioneers in what many call the fourth industrial revolution, marked by advancements in AI and big data analytics, the need for legal technologists to engage in robust discussions around ethics, privacy rights, and governance models is paramount.. Priti urges readers to adapt to changes in ways that uphold fairness, transparency, and accountability without hampering innovation. Emerging research across legal tech-focused publications makes it clear that data privacy and innovation are central issues for lawyers, firm leaders, and corporate counsels. In Priti's position as a legal technologist in an AmLaw 100 firm with previous vendor experience, she directs her technical skills and strategic thinking toward enhancing data protection frameworks within organizations and assisting clients in strengthening their operational privacy. Priti advocates for robust privacy practices, educating peers about emerging threats and innovative safeguarding strategies, and fosters dialogue that encourages proactive adoption of best practices across the industry. She consistently embodies ILTA's core values through her contributions to the legal technology industry. She is committed to fostering a trusted resource community, providing relevant and timely information, nurturing skills and talents for professional development, and advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as the Co-Chair of ILTA's DEI Committee. 2024 WINNER Member / A R T I C L E O F T H E Y E A R ILTA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 2024 1 9