Dominique Shelton is the CEO of Global Data Innovation, a legal advisory firm guiding CEOs and Boards to exponential data-driven growth while minimizing risks. With 30 + years in Big 

Law, she has trained 50,000+ professionals in AI, privacy, and cyber governance. Her insights have benefited companies with a combined market cap of over $3 trillion.

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Dominique’s  fourth book, Trust: Responsible AI, Innovation, Privacy & Data Leadership won the 2024 getAbstract Business Impact Award. Dominique's TEDx talk was the fifth highest viewed in 2024, with over 1.6 M+ views.  She is the creator of the patent-pending TRUST AI governance framework.

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An ADWEEK  AI Trailblazer Power 100, a Financial Times Agenda Board Future 50, a Forbes ‘50 Over 50 Innovator.” a  Diligent Modern Governance 100, and an LA Times “Legal Visionary,” Dominique has received 39 awards over her 34 year career. She is the founder of the Digital Trust Summit.  She is certified in AI and board governance. Her appearances include Bloomberg TV and CBS News.

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She sits on the Board of Directors of Harris & Associates - a 100% employee-owned consulting and engineering firm based in Concord, California, delivering planning, civil design, construction management, environmental compliance, and municipal finance services to public and institutional clients across the West Coast, with a focus on education, transportation, water, and municipal infrastructure.