As Vice President, Advisory at Epiq, Paul works with businesses to ensure their information ecosystems leverage emerging technologies in safe, secure, and compliant ways that drive business value. His work centers on enabling enterprises to modernize their data governance and protection strategies, with special emphasis on responsible AI usage by strengthening data quality, integrity, classification, and lifecycle controls, securing the foundational elements required for trustworthy AI outcomes.
Paul has nearly three decades of experience spanning data governance, information protection, and eDiscovery. Paul has led large‑scale, cross‑functional initiatives that enhance data security, risk management, and regulatory compliance across highly regulated industries, including in the financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and technology sectors.
He is adept at translating emerging technological and regulatory challenges, most recently those introduced by AI and advanced automation, into practical, scalable governance frameworks. Paul has successfully led organizations in evolving their governance posture to meet rising expectations around privacy, transparency, and model risk management while ensuring responsible data stewardship.
Paul has partnered with numerous Fortune 100 companies to design and implement enterprise governance operating models, data protection programs, and strategies to prepare for AI implementation. These initiatives empower organizations to innovate confidently with AI while preserving compliance, transparency, ethical standards, and operational resilience.
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