Governor's Office of California

The Chief Counsel serves as the principal legal advisor to the Office of Data and Innovation (ODI) and the Director. The Chief Counsel provides all legal advice and representation to ODI, and is responsible for setting policy and procedures, directing operational activities, advocating solutions and positions, engaging in contracts and procurement efforts, and implementing new programs and systems. The Chief Counsel provides advice, counsel, and specialized legal services to ODI on legal issues related to contracts, conflicts of interest, human resources, Generative Artificial Intelligence, legislation, information technology (IT), regulations and policies, and other administrative and programmatic topic areas.