Whitney Ford

Corporate Counsel at Sanofi
Whitney Ford is Corporate Counsel at Sanofi, where she advises on commercial strategy, compliance, and enterprise-wide business initiatives at one of the world's leading biopharmaceutical companies. Her practice spans commercial law, artificial intelligence, antitrust and competition law, and business strategy, partnering with business leaders to navigate complex legal and operational challenges while enabling innovation and creating long-term enterprise value. Whitney is also a foundational board member of Cognizant Karting, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing STEAM education for underserved youth.

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Hidden Handcuffs? Balancing AI Efficiencies with Enterprise-Wide Risks

As AI becomes embedded in enterprise operations, in-house counsel must address AI governance, vendor lock-in, and long-term technology risk — not just software procurement. Whitney Ford, Corporate Counsel at Sanofi, explores how legal teams can balance AI efficiency with contractual flexibility, data portability, and sustainable enterprise AI strategy.