Cullen O'Keefe

Cullen O'Keefe is a highly experienced legal professional specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence and law. Currently serving as the Director of Research and Founding Advisor at the Institute for Law & AI, Cullen oversees research on legal challenges associated with AI. Cullen is also a Research Affiliate at the Centre for the Governance of AI and previously held multiple roles at OpenAI, including Research Lead in Policy Frontiers. Cullen's background includes internships and research assistant positions at prestigious organizations such as Harvard Law School and the American Civil Liberties Union, focusing on algorithmic decision-making and civil liberties. Cullen earned a Juris Doctor cum laude from Harvard Law School and holds a Bachelor of Science with Distinction from the University of Michigan.