King & Spalding has announced a significant addition to its business litigation practice group in San Francisco with the hiring of Benjamin Softness as a partner. Softness makes the transition from Google, where he held the role of regulatory and litigation counsel. His responsibilities at Google encompassed regulatory response and litigation pertaining to artificial intelligence. Notably, he led teams handling inquiries from global regulators concerning aspects of generative AI, as noted in the announcement by the firm.
King & Spalding is recognized for its robust legal expertise, and the addition of Softness is likely to bolster the firm’s capabilities in navigating the complex landscape of AI regulation and litigation. This strategic hire underscores the increasing importance of regulatory expertise in the rapidly evolving AI field.
This information was initially reported by Bloomberg Law.