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Avi Gesser

Avi Gesser

Global 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Privacy & Data Security: Cybersecurity

USA

2 years ranked

Artificial Intelligence

Global Market Leaders

1 year ranked

Contributions and articles

2 Global Practice Guides

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Privacy & Data Security: Cybersecurity - USA

Band 4
Individual Editorial
Avi Gesser is well known for advising large tech companies on AI readiness. He also has extensive experience of assisting clients in incidents stemming from both data breaches and ransomware events.
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Artificial Intelligence - Global Market Leaders

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Avi Gesser is co-chair of Debevoise & Plimpton's global data strategy & security group and leads the firm's AI practice. Gesser advises on AI governance, compliance and risk assessment strategy.

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Strengths

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  • I think Avi is the top expert in the space. He sees so much. He is so in the know on updates in the cybersecurity space. Really smart to deal with and thinks through issues.

    Privacy & Data Security: CybersecurityChambers Global Guide

  • Avi is considered a leader in the thought space for AI and legal governance.

    Privacy & Data Security: CybersecurityChambers Global Guide

  • Avi is an unparalleled expert in areas of data governance and AI.

    Privacy & Data Security: CybersecurityChambers Global Guide

  • Avi is not only very knowledgeable on matters of data security/privacy, but also on the intersection of data and AI.

    Privacy & Data Security: CybersecurityChambers Global Guide

  • Avi is fantastic, practical and extremely knowledgeable.

    Artificial IntelligenceChambers Global Guide

  • Avi is extremely knowledgeable on AI regulations, compliance and technology.

    Artificial IntelligenceChambers Global Guide

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Global Market Leaders

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