Episode 216: Balancing Power with Responsibility – Women Leading AI Ethics, Governance and Risk Management

In this episode, women leaders in AI ethics, governance, and compliance Gabrielle Lyons, Deputy General Counsel, Gilbert + Tobin,  Annie Haggar, Partner, Head of Cybersecurity, Australia, Norton Rose Fulbright, Dr Bernadette Hyland-Wood, Research Fellow, Centre for Data Science, Queensland University of Technology and Ilona Meyer, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Nuix shared frameworks for responsible AI deployment that protect both organisations and clients.  The panel showcased women's leadership in developing ethical guidelines, governance frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies addressing data privacy, regulatory compliance, and ethical considerations that impact enterprise reputation. Attendees gained practical risk assessment and compliance insights tailored to professional services contexts, ensuring innovation remains principled. This episode was part of the Women + AI APAC Summit 2025 program on 29 July 2025 with Vanderbilt Law School in collaboration with Gilbert + Tobin. If you would prefer to watch rather than listen to this episode, you'll find the video in our CLI-Collaborate (CLIC) free Resource Hub here.