Partner Mel Soliz was recently invited to speak on an IAPP panel entitled “AI Governance and Privacy Operations: Practical Insights for Today’s Challenges.” The in-person program brought together local leaders in privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity law to discuss the rapidly evolving legal and operational challenges organizations face as artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise deployment.

At the program, Mel shared practical insights on how organizations can responsibly operationalize AI initiatives while managing legal risk, governance expectations, and real-world business pressures. Drawing from her work advising clients on emerging technology, digital health platforms, contracting, privacy, and regulatory compliance, she discussed how companies can move beyond high-level AI principles toward durable governance models that work in practice. 

Mel’s practice focuses on AI governance, health technology and SaaS contracting, complex data-sharing arrangements, interoperability laws, and state and federal privacy compliance. She advises clients at the intersection of innovation, regulation, and commercial growth, with a particular emphasis on helping organizations deploy new technologies responsibly and strategically.

She is a frequent speaker on privacy, interoperability, and emerging technology issues and serves as President of the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys (AzSHA). Mel has also been recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, BTI Client Service All-Stars, and Southwest Super Lawyers. 

Learn more about Mel.