A recent piece in the New Jersey Law Journal provides an exclusive look into the perspectives and background of Microsoft’s Chief Legal Officer, Hossein Nowbar. Throughout the interview, Nowbar shed light on his views about the inevitable advances in technology and how it continues to shape our culture and society.
One of the key points he emphasized is the importance of embracing change brought by technology, instead of merely expecting things to catch up. As he stated, “Technology is inevitable. How it pushes our culture to evolve is inevitable. Instead of denying it and just expecting things to catch up with you, you can apply ownership to it.” This statement suggests a proactive stance towards technological developments, pointing out that law professionals can and should take an active role in shaping these inevitable changes.
Further details of the article remain behind a paywall. However, even with the available information, it’s clear that the CLO of one of the world’s tech giants holds views that are likely worth considering by other legal professionals navigating in an increasingly digital world.