Hi, I’m Cat. I’m a lawyer, AI researcher, legal and regulatory analyst, and writer

Latest reflections

The Patchwork of U.S. AI Laws: What Companies Need to Know in 2025

by Catarina Conran

1 Sept 2025 · Policy & AI

Training the Commons: Copyright, Large Language Models, and the Road to Reciprocity

by Catarina Conran

27 Apr 2025 · Policy & AI

My mission

I believe that artificial intelligence is the most transformative development of our time, and it will only become more central to the practice of law, the operation of government, and the way businesses and individuals interact with the world. I am deeply passionate about using my talent for research and writing to bring clarity to this rapidly evolving legal landscape — making sense of new AI laws and regulations, cutting through confusion, and helping colleagues and clients understand the risks, opportunities, and responsibilities that come with this technology.

Biography

I help organizations navigate the evolving landscape of AI regulation by doing the core work that makes compliance possible: researching new laws, drafting concise summaries, and monitoring global developments to flag risks and opportunities. I’ve created plain-language guidance for product teams on generative AI and copyright, designed governance frameworks for nonprofit initiatives, and tracked federal, state, and international regulatory changes to keep stakeholders informed. My focus is always on turning complexity into clarity — whether by producing executive-ready analyses, updating compliance frameworks, or writing on how emerging AI regulations will shape innovation, policy, and practice at the intersection of law and technology.

Key areas of interest

  • AI Research & Monitoring – Researching new AI laws and regulations and drafting concise, client-ready summaries

  • Governance – Supporting governance frameworks to meet evolving AI compliance requirements

  • Compliance – Delivering executive-ready analyses that synthesize compliance, regulatory risk, and enforcement trends

  • Legal Research & Writing – Producing publication-quality written materials that communicate complex AI issues with clarity

My experience

  • Researched and analyzed federal, state, and international AI and regulatory developments; drafted concise, client-ready summaries that informed both attorneys and product teams

  • Monitored global legal changes and systematically updated internal resources to keep colleagues and stakeholders current on evolving AI laws and guidance

  • Identified and flagged high-impact policy developments with potential regulatory and compliance implications

  • Designed and implemented governance frameworks to ensure transparency and compliance for AI-driven initiatives in nonprofit and corporate contexts

  • Produced executive-ready analyses and plain-language guidance translating complex AI and IP issues into actionable strategies for decision-makers

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work

  • Published in a leading legal journal and on AI governance, contributing thought leadership that made complex issues accessible to a broad audience

Legal publications

Monumental Change? Rethinking the Role of the Courts in the Antiquities Act → Catarina Conran, 2022, Virginia Environmental Law Journal

Levees Against the Rising Tide
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Catarina Conran, 2023, University of Virginia