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Emily Fedeles Czebiniak

SVP, Emerging Technologies

Emily brings over 14 years of experience as a practicing lawyer with a career spanning litigation, eDiscovery, privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI). Most recently, she has focused on advising on AI governance and the use of GenAI and large language models (LLMs). She is known for bridging the gap between people and technology to deliver innovative, practical solutions to complex client challenges.

At TCDI, Emily plays a pivotal role in advancing our technology strategy, particularly in integrating AI into workflows and innovative solutions. As recognized thought leader in the fields of technology, data, and privacy, Emily frequently shares her expertise through speaking engagements and published scholarship, making her a trusted strategic partner to clients and colleagues alike.

Education

J.D.: Emory University School of Law
Bachelor’s Degree, Economics and History: Emory University

Certifications

AIGP
CIPP/E

Prior Experience

Medidata Solutions, Inc. (Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Privacy)
Colgate-Palmolive Company (Chief Data Privacy Counsel)
BakerHostetler (Senior Associate)
Shook, Hardy & Bacon (Associate – Tampa, Florida, and Geneva, Switzerland)

Professional and Community Affiliations

The Sedona Conference Working Group 6 (International Electronic Information Management, Discovery, and Disclosure)
The Sedona Conference Working Group 11 (Data Security and Privacy Liability)
The Sedona Conference Working Group 13 (AI and the Law)
The Sedona Conference All-Sedona Diversity Committee
ACEDS NY

Publications

Existing and Emerging Biometric Technologies, The GDPR Challenge: Privacy, Technology, and Compliance In An Age of Accelerating Change (chapter co-author)
AI and Clinical Data, Capstone Legal Bangalore E-Discovery Conference, (2018), RAIL (2019) (co-author)
Ransomware – Practical and Legal Considerations for Confronting the New Economic Engine of the Dark Web 23 RICH. J.L. & TECH. ANN. SURVEY (2017) (co-author)
Cognitive Computing and Approaches for the Conceptual Organization of Case Law Knowledge Bases – A Proposed Model for Information Preparation, Indexing, and Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Law, 24(4):347-370 (co-author)
Sedona Conference Contributing Author:
- AI and the Law Regulatory Crosswalk (in progress)
- Data Privacy Primer (in progress)
- Exporting Data from the People’s Republic of China (in progress)
- Model Transparency: Core Principles in AI System Design
- Commentary on BYOD: Principles and Guidance for Developing Policies and Meeting Discovery Obligations
- Commentary and Principles on Choices and Conflict-of-Laws for Transfers of Personal Data Across Borders

Speaking Engagements

Federal Bar Association
American Bar Association
Georgetown Advanced eDiscovery Institute
ARMA
The Sedona Conference
Bloomberg BNA
Women in eDiscovery
ACEDS
Richmond Journal of Law and Technology (JOLT) Symposium
Cardozo Data Law Initiative
Today’s General Counsel
Master’s Conference
Ipro Innovations
Software Information Industry Association (SIIA)
Association of Test Publishers
North Texas American College of Healthcare Executives

TCDI Talks Episodes

November 19, 2025 – How can artificial intelligence enhance legal workflows without losing the human insight that makes good decisions possible? Join Michael Gibeault and Emily Fedeles Czebiniak, TCDI’s Senior Vice President of Emerging Technologies, as they explore what “inclusive intelligence” really means and why diversity and ethics are key to building responsible AI.