Michael Whitbread

Michael Whitbread

Littler Mendelson P.C.
New York, NY
https://www.littler.com/people/michael-whitbread

Michael Whitbread is of counsel at Littler Mendelson P.C. He is an international employment and data privacy lawyer whose work sits at the intersection of employment and labor law, emerging technology, and regulatory design. He advises multinational employers on complex cross-border issues, with a particular focus on the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace and evolving legal frameworks governing automated decision-making. He has extensive experience navigating and shaping compliance strategies across divergent legal regimes. He regularly advises on cutting-edge laws and proposals, including New York City's AEDT Law (Local Law 144), the California FEHA automated decision-making amendments and CPPA regulations, CCPA/CPRA, Illinois Human Rights Act AI amendments, and the Colorado AI Act. His work often involves designing governance frameworks that operate coherently across jurisdictions with fundamentally different approaches to privacy, equality, and labor regulation. He is particularly experienced in advising organizations during periods of regulatory transition, where legal frameworks are unsettled and practical "playbooks" do not yet exist. His experience spans the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation, the early application of the EU AI Act, emerging 'digital workplace' health and safety laws, and forthcoming reforms to the Australian Privacy Act. He brings a strong interest in how legal systems adapt to technological change, particularly in balancing the values of innovation, fairness, and individual protection. He has held senior in-house roles with global responsibility. He most recently served as deputy to the general counsel of an AI-driven resume parsing and document comparison company headquartered in Australia. He previously held positions as global director of data protection, group data protection officer, and in-house employment law counsel at a FTSE 250 institutional and private client services group, with responsibility across nearly 20 jurisdictions. Earlier, he served as regional head of data protection and employment law at an international bank, and practiced as a privacy and employment lawyer at an offshore 'Magic Circle' firm. Before relocating to the United States, he served as chair of the Employment and Discrimination Tribunal in a British offshore jurisdiction during a period of significant legislative reform. He has substantial experience leading complex workplace investigations and advising on sensitive employee relations matters, including prior roles within a Magic Circle law firm in London and a major insurance company in Sydney. He is a regular speaker on AI governance, workplace technology, and the future of work. His broader interests focus on the development of legal frameworks that support fair, efficient and effective labor markets in rapidly changing technological and economic environments. He earned his B.A and LL.B degrees from University of Newcastle and his M.A. degree from University of Sydney.

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  • AI in the Workplace: Managing Employment Law Risk From Hire to Fire

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    AI in the Workplace: Managing Employment Law Risk From Hire to Fire

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    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
    HRCI Approved 3 Total
    SHRM CP/SCP Approved 3 Total
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