Eversheds Sutherland appoints Rachel Reid as global co‑head of AI

Eversheds Sutherland’s partner Rachel Reid (pictured) has been appointed global co‑head of AI for the firm, joining Dubai-based partner Nasser Ali Khasawneh. As global co-heads, the pair will also direct Eversheds Sutherland’s global AI leadership team, debuted in 2023.  

Reid has been serving as the firm’s US head of AI and will continue to guide US strategy while expanding her oversight globally. In her new role, she will help lead external, client-facing AI strategy worldwide, focusing on emerging regulatory frameworks, responsible AI deployment and sustained governance, intellectual property and cross-border advisory work.

The reaction

Nasser Ali Khasawneh, global co-head of AI, commented on Reid’s appointment: “As our AI client advisory work continues to grow, it’s the right time to expand the executive responsibility and ownership of our global AI strategy to increase support for our clients who need multi-jurisdictional perspective at the highest level. I am delighted that Rachel will now co-lead with me on this critical front […]”