Emma Wright, a prominent technology lawyer and expert in emerging technologies, has joined Crowell & Moring’s London office as a partner in its prestigious Privacy and Cybersecurity Group. With her extensive experience in technology transactions and regulatory matters, Wright will provide clients with comprehensive advice on regulatory and commercial aspects of emerging technologies.

Leadership Roles and Expertise

Wright serves as co-founder and director of the Interparliamentary Forum on Emerging Technologies and is an executive committee member of the global UNESCO Women4EthicalAI initiative. This showcases her commitment to promoting women’s leadership in the tech industry and her expertise in emerging technologies.

Areas of Expertise

• Emerging AI and data regulation
• Cybersecurity and resilience
• Telecom and online safety regulation
• Technology procurement and foreign investment
• Complex commercial transactions and investments in the tech sector
Wright’s practice encompasses complex transactions and investments in the tech sector, including advising on technology related to critical national infrastructure and multimillion-pound digital transformation projects.

Quote from Crowell & Moring’s Managing Partner

“The appointment of Emma Wright is a strategic move that bolsters our global capabilities in emerging tech and enhances our London legal offering. Her expertise in translating regulatory frameworks into commercial and practical advice will be invaluable to our clients.”
— Robert Weekes, Managing Partner, Crowell & Moring’s London office

Wright’s Background and Experience

Wright joins Crowell from Harbottle & Lewis, where she established and led the Technology, Data, and Digital Group. Prior to that role, she led the Government and Public Sector team for Deloitte Legal. Wright previously served as a policy advisor in the U.K. Government.

New Team Memberships and Additions

• Clare Sellars, counsel
• Rafi Azim-Khan, partner
• Rita Heimes, senior counsel
• Justin B. Weiss, senior counsel
These additions demonstrate Crowell & Moring’s commitment to building a comprehensive and experienced team in the field of privacy and cybersecurity.

Quote from Wright

“I am delighted to join Crowell & Moring’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Group, which is among the most respected within the market. I look forward to working with my colleagues in London and across the firm to deliver a comprehensive offering to clients operating at the forefront of technological innovation.”
— Emma Wright

About Crowell & Moring

Crowell & Moring is an international law firm with operations in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia. The firm helps clients capitalize on opportunities and provides creative solutions to complex regulatory and policy, litigation, transactional, and intellectual property issues.

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“Emma Wright is a proven leader in her field, and her move to Crowell enhances the global reach of our Privacy and Cybersecurity Group at a time when data protection and cyber issues are growing increasingly complex. We are delighted to welcome Emma to our team.” — Jeffrey Poston, Co-Chair of Crowell & Moring’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Group

Emma Wright brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Crowell & Moring, including a deep understanding of technology transactions and regulatory matters.