Laurel Guild Yancey

Laurel G. Yancey is a distinguished legal professional with over four decades of experience in telecommunications, privacy, and information technology law. As the Managing Partner at the Law Office of Laurel G. Yancey PC in Atlanta, GA, she provides expert counsel on governmental policy, administrative, and judicial decisions related to national and international information communication technology, privacy and data protection, and competition law.

Laurel's career spans both public and private sectors. She began her journey at the Federal Communications Commission, where she held various roles from 1978 to 1993, including Attorney-Advisor in the Office of International Communications. Her expertise in telecommunications policy and regulation was further honed during her tenure as Chief Policy Officer at the Center for Advanced Communication Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology.

As an Appointed Neutral on the AAA National Roster of Neutrals for Commercial Arbitration since 2004, Laurel decides complex commercial disputes involving financial technology, e-commerce, data security, and privacy. Her commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements is evident in her membership in the inaugural AAA AI Working Group.

Laurel holds multiple certifications, including Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US), Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E), and Certified Information Privacy Management (CIPM). She is admitted to practice in Georgia, the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and before the U.S. Supreme Court.

A thought leader in her field, Laurel has authored publications on dispute resolution and AI, telecommunications policy, and media law. She is also an active member of various professional and civic organizations, demonstrating her commitment to community service and professional development.

Laurel's unique blend of legal expertise, policy experience, and technological acumen positions her as a valuable advisor in the rapidly evolving landscape of information technology and privacy law.