Elaine Critides

Elaine Critides

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

Elaine Critides is of senior counsel at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. She has led the design and implementation of enterprise-wide privacy and data governance programs tailored to business strategy and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and the AI Executive Order. Ms. Critides' work includes building privacy-by-design frameworks, conducting data protection impact assessments, and aligning AI practices with ethical, risk-based standards. She helps data-driven organizations manage compliance and mitigate legal exposure across sectors. Ms. Critides has advised on post-merger privacy integration, developed cross-functional training, and led incident response planning under attorney-client privilege. She is passionate about helping businesses of all sizes navigate the evolving regulatory landscape and leverage technology to deliver innovative and secure solutions. Ms. Critides' approach combines legal insight with operational execution, ensuring scalable and sustainable compliance practices. She is certified in AI governance by the IAPP and advises on a broad range of privacy and cybersecurity matters, including: Privacy and security by design Consumer protection / Regulatory product review, Complex legal agreements with customers and vendors, Supply chain, Privacy policies, notices, and consent management, GLBA, CCPA, TCPA, Incident Response and General and Roles-based Training. Ms. Critides earned her B.A degree from Rutgers University, her J.D. degree from Widener University School of Law and her L.L.M. in Communications & Antitrust Policy from Georgetown University.

Elaine Critides's Courses

  • AI Hallucinations, Sanctions, and Your License: A Legal Ethics Guide

    Generative AI

    New Release!

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
    Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
    Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
    Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
    California CLE Approved 3 Total
    Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
    Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
    Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
    Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
    Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
    Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
    Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
    Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
    Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
    Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
    Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
    Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
    Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
    Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
    Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
    Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
    Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
    Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
    Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
    North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
    North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
    Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
    New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
    New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
    New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
    Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
    New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
    Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
    Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
    Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
    Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
    South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
    Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
    Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
    Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
    Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
    Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
    Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
    Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
    West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
    Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
    OnDemand
    3 Nebraska CLE
  • AI-Assisted Drafting for Lawyers: What Works and What Doesn't

    Best Seller

    Generative AI

    NBI Applied

    NBI Applied Courses show how legal work is actually done — using real-world examples, forms, workflows, and demonstrations.

    New Release!

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
    Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
    Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
    Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
    California CLE Approved 3 Total
    Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
    Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
    Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
    Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
    Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
    Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
    Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
    Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
    Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
    Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
    Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
    Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
    Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
    Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
    Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
    Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
    Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
    Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
    North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
    North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
    Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
    New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
    New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
    New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
    Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
    New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
    Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
    Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
    Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
    Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
    South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
    Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
    Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
    Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
    Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
    Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
    Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
    Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
    West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
    Wyoming CLE Upon Request 3 Total
    OnDemand
    3 Nebraska CLE