Privacy & AI Governance Professional

Frank E.
Hudson

30+ years at the intersection of law, data protection, and emerging AI governance — bridging legal expertise with technical understanding of privacy-enhancing technologies.

503.451.0493 frank@fehudson.com Portland, Oregon fehudson.com LinkedIn

About

Privacy and AI governance professional specializing in privacy compliance, AI governance, and privacy-enhancing machine learning. Combines three decades of legal expertise with technical knowledge and thought leadership in emerging AI governance frameworks. Published researcher and advocate for privacy-preserving technologies, with deep experience in data protection law, e-discovery technology, and regulatory compliance.

Experience

2021 — Present Portland, OR

Document Reviewer & Quality Control Specialist

Consilio
  • Complex document review for litigation and regulatory matters using Relativity, including privilege review, issue coding, and confidentiality designations
  • Quality control audits ensuring review accuracy and consistency across large-scale e-discovery projects
  • Utilized advanced Relativity features: analytics, predictive coding workflows, and custom coding layouts
  • Applied privacy and data protection expertise to identify sensitive personal information and regulatory compliance issues
2019 — Present

Privacy & AI Governance Research and Thought Leadership

FE Hudson Consulting
  • Publish bi-monthly research and analysis on privacy-enhancing machine learning and AI governance frameworks on LinkedIn
  • Board Member, Technology Section, Oregon State Bar — advising on emerging technology and privacy issues
  • Developed frameworks for structured transparency in data and AI governance
  • Active contributor to OpenMined community focused on privacy-preserving machine learning
2017 — 2018

Project Attorney

Epiq Global
  • Helped design and administer a mediation program for a top-five U.S. bank under CFPB oversight
  • Developed protocols for handling sensitive consumer financial data in compliance with federal privacy regulations
2016

Attorney At Law

Hudsonlaw LLC
  • Focused on information privacy and security in private law practice
  • Advised clients on data protection compliance and security incident response
1991 — 2007 Portland, OR

Deputy City Attorney

City of Portland
  • Represented the city in land use, public records, civil litigation, and information privacy matters
  • Developed policies and procedures for government data handling and public records compliance
  • Provided legal guidance on technology procurement and information security issues

Skills

E-Discovery Platforms

Relativity (Advanced) Predictive Coding Analytics Workflows

Privacy Technologies

PETs Differential Privacy Federated Learning OpenMined

Regulatory Frameworks

GDPR CCPA / CPRA HIPAA CFPB State Privacy Laws

AI Governance

Risk Assessments Algorithmic Accountability Transparency Mechanisms Privacy-by-Design

Publications

"An Oregon Lawyer's Guide to Ethical AI Use (In a Nutshell)"

LinkedIn Article  ·  January 2026

"Structured Transparency: A New Framework for Data and AI Governance"

LinkedIn Article  ·  June 2025

"Privacy Enhancing Technology: Striking a Balance Between Innovation and Privacy"

LinkedIn Article  ·  December 2024

Education & Certifications

Lewis and Clark Law School

Doctor of Law (JD) — International Business

Portland, Oregon

University of Illinois Chicago

Bachelor of Arts — English Literature & Psychology

Chicago, Illinois

Certifications

Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
Certified Information Privacy Professional — United States (CIPP/US)
Certified Information Privacy Professional — European Union (CIPP/E)
Data Science: Machine Learning — HarvardX PH125.8x
Executive Data Science Specialization