Global law firm Freshfields announced recently that Anna R. Gressel has joined the firm as a litigation partner and Global Co-Head of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) practice.
Based in New York, Anna has a long track record of representing some of the most sophisticated AI labs and technology developers across the globe. A strategic advisor to boards and senior legal leadership, Anna’s cross-functional practice focuses on counseling companies on AI-related legal, regulatory and reputational considerations, including with respect to AI safety, liability, intellectual property, privacy, integrity and consumer protection. She has led internal investigations and defended companies in regulatory investigations regarding their AI technologies. She also regularly helps corporations to benchmark and mature their AI governance and regulatory structures, particularly as advances in agentic AI and other technologies continue to pose novel legal challenges.
“AI is a transformative force that is reshaping industry, just as electricity and the internet reshaped industry in prior generations,” noted Freshfields’ U.S Managing Partner Sarah Solum. “Anna is one of the most sought-after advisors in the rapidly evolving field of AI regulation, whose deep technical knowledge and experience across sectors further strengthens our industry-leading AI and data practice.”
Co-Head of U.S. Litigation and Co-Lead of Global Strategic Risk Management Beth George added, “AI will be at the center of nearly every company’s business strategy – whether that is building AI products or adopting AI for improving efficiency. Anna is a pioneer in AI law and will be instrumental as our team continues advising clients regarding the competitive and global landscape around AI development and deployment. She deepens our global bench of AI law practitioners, and we are so glad she has chosen to bring her practice to Freshfields.”
In 2025, Anna received an inaugural nationwide Artificial Intelligence 2025 ranking by Chambers USA and was acknowledged by Chambers Global among their 2025 “Global Market Leaders”.
On joining Freshfields, Anna noted, “I am thrilled to join Freshfields’ premier tech team, particularly as the legal, regulatory, and geopolitical risks presented by AI are becoming increasingly complex for global corporations. Freshfields not only understands the strategic importance of AI, but it has also invested in building a market-leading AI team that seamlessly provides advice to companies on their most high-stakes and challenging technology matters worldwide. Our clients’ need for sophisticated AI-focused legal counsel is expanding rapidly, and I am excited to continue supporting companies in innovating while staying ahead of regulatory and reputational risk.”
