Speaking & Training
Bringing Privacy & AI Governance to Life
April McDonald translates complex privacy and AI governance frameworks into clear, actionable insights — for boardrooms, conferences, legal teams, and compliance professionals.
A Practitioner at the Podium
With almost a decade of hands-on privacy and governance experience, April brings real-world credibility to every speaking engagement. Her sessions go beyond theory — drawing on active client work, regulatory developments, and practical program-building to give audiences tools they can use immediately.
Whether addressing a room of general counsel, a compliance team, or a technology conference, April tailors each session to the audience's level of sophistication and the challenges they face right now.
Ideal Audiences
- Corporate legal and compliance departments
- Privacy and data governance conferences
- Technology and product teams
- Bar associations and CLE conferences
- Nonprofit and government organizations
- Business schools and executive education programs
Speaking Topics
Topics April Speaks On
Privacy Program Fundamentals
Building a privacy program that actually works — from policy frameworks to operational workflows, consent management, and cross-functional accountability.
AI Governance & Responsible AI
Navigating AI risk frameworks, bias assessments, model governance, and the emerging regulatory landscape — including the EU AI Act and U.S. state-level AI laws.
GDPR & U.S. Privacy Law Landscape
A practitioner's guide to GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and the patchwork of U.S. state privacy laws — what they require, how they interact, and how to build compliance programs that scale.
Data Governance for Legal & Compliance Teams
Practical data governance strategies for organizations managing sensitive data — including data mapping, retention, vendor risk, and cross-border transfer mechanisms.
Privacy by Design in Product Development
How to embed privacy into the product lifecycle from ideation through launch — working with engineering and product teams to operationalize privacy-by-design principles.
The Fractional Privacy Officer Model
Why more organizations are turning to fractional CPOs, what the model looks like in practice, and how to evaluate whether it's the right fit for your organization.
Engagement Formats
How We Can Work Together
Keynote
45–60 minute keynote presentations for conferences, summits, and corporate events. Tailored to your theme and audience.
Workshop
Half-day or full-day interactive workshops for legal, compliance, and technology teams. Participants leave with frameworks and action plans.
Panel & Moderation
Experienced panelist and moderator for privacy, data, and AI governance discussions. Brings depth and keeps conversations grounded in practice.
Corporate Training
Custom training sessions for in-house legal, compliance, HR, and technology teams — from privacy awareness basics to advanced governance program design.
Book April for Your Next Event
Interested in having April speak at your conference, lead a workshop, or train your team? Reach out to discuss availability, topics, and format.