Kelly Ann Harris
About Kelly Ann Harris
Kelly Ann Harris serves as the Americas Lead for Data, IP & Digital at UBS and has extensive experience in data privacy and intellectual property law. She has held various legal positions across multiple organizations, including Prudential Financial and Deloitte, and specializes in legal counsel for artificial intelligence and digital assets.
Work at UBS
Kelly Ann Harris currently serves as the Managing Director and Global Head of Cyber Legal at UBS, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she leads initiatives in cybersecurity legal matters and oversees compliance with data privacy regulations. Additionally, she holds the title of Americas Lead for Data, IP & Digital, focusing on the intersection of data management and intellectual property within the organization. Her work is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity and Privacy Law
Prior to her role at UBS, Kelly Ann Harris worked at Prudential Financial as Vice President and Corporate Counsel for Global Cybersecurity & Privacy from 2016 to 2021. She also held a position at Deloitte as Director and Assistant General Counsel, specializing in Cybersecurity, Incident Response, and Privacy from 2021 to 2023. Her experience includes significant roles in various organizations, where she provided legal counsel on cybersecurity and data privacy issues.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Ann Harris earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History from Rutgers University, completing her studies from 1993 to 1997. She then attended Seton Hall University School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor degree from 1997 to 2000. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in data privacy, intellectual property law, and legal counsel for artificial intelligence and digital assets.
Professional Background
Kelly Ann Harris has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various legal capacities. She began her career as an Associate Attorney at Gibbons P.C. from 2004 to 2006 and later worked as Corporate Counsel at Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. from 2006 to 2009. She has also served as Senior Compliance Counsel at Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. and as Senior Counsel at Wyndham Worldwide/RCI. Her experience spans over two decades in the legal field.
Board Membership and Contributions
In addition to her professional roles, Kelly Ann Harris serves as a board member for the National Cyber-Forensics and Training Alliance (NCFTA). This position allows her to contribute to initiatives focused on cybersecurity and the collaboration between law enforcement and the private sector in addressing cyber threats.