In this episode of The Business of Information, Chris Mohr speaks with Anne Voigts, Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP and head of the firm’s appellate practice, about the increasingly complex legal landscape surrounding data, privacy, regulation, and high-stakes litigation. Anne offers a rare window into how the courts are approaching novel issues in AI, cybersecurity, and digital compliance—and what information companies should be doing now to prepare for future scrutiny.
Anne shares what it’s like to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court, why the appellate process plays a unique role in shaping public policy, and how trial and appellate teams can better collaborate when the legal issues get thorny. She also explains why the current moment feels different—and more consequential—than any previous era of digital transformation.
Anne Voigts has argued over 70 cases in federal and state appellate courts and clerked for both the U.S. Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit. A former federal prosecutor and a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, Anne is recognized as one of the top appellate litigators in the country, with particular expertise in class actions, cybersecurity, privacy, and critical motions involving novel legal questions.
In this conversation, you’ll hear:
How appellate courts are approaching cases involving AI, algorithms, and emerging tech
What businesses get wrong—and right—when preparing for litigation or regulatory inquiry
Why documentation and internal dialogue are key to building a strong legal position
The difference between writing for judges vs. persuading a jury
How lawyers are advising companies on “gray zone” compliance issues before regulators weigh in
Anne’s take on what’s coming next in tech policy litigation and enforcement
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