DLA Piper welcomes former Federal Trade Commission Senior Attorney Michael Atleson to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics practice

DLA Piper is pleased to welcome former Federal Trade Commission Senior Attorney Michael Atleson as Of Counsel in the Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics practice. He will be based in the Washington, DC office.

Atleson has extensive experience in regulation, policy, enforcement, and management with a focus on AI, advertising, and privacy. He spent close to 20 years at the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, where he served several roles spanning Assistant Director for Regional Operations, Counsel to the Director, and most recently as Senior Staff Attorney in the Division of Advertising Practices.

During his time as Senior Staff Attorney, Atleson managed numerous and novel enforcement matters related to AI, consumer reviews, and advertising, and engaged with foreign, federal, and state agencies, as well as industry groups, academics, consumer organizations, and media representatives. Additionally, he authored two highly regarded reports to Congress on automated technology.

“We are excited to welcome Mike to our team. He brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at the FTC, including recent engagements in AI washing investigations and various other critical matters that are of significant importance to our clients,” said Danny Tobey, Chair of DLA Piper’s AI and Data Analytics Practice.

DLA Piper’s Chambers Global Market Leading AI and Data Analytics Practice is an industry unique team that consists of more than 100 lawyers, data scientists, coders, and policymakers focused on AI worldwide. The group has been widely recognized as a leading AI law practice, lauded by Financial Times, American Lawyer, Business Insider, and others.