Ann O'Leary, Senior Government and Public Policy Litigation Leader, Joins OpenAI as Vice President of Global Policy

Ann O'Leary, former Co-Chair of Jenner & Block's Government Controversies and Public Policy Litigation Practice, has joined OpenAI as Vice President of Global Policy.

Throughout her tenure at Jenner & Block, Ann established herself as a leading authority on complex government matters and policy litigation. Based in the firm's San Francisco office, she counseled clients on high-stakes regulatory and policy challenges at the intersection of law, government, and technology. Ann brought unique perspective to her practice, drawing on extensive experience in federal, state, and local government, including as Chief of Staff to California Governor Gavin Newsom, in the White House, in Congress, and at San Francisco's City Hall.

In her newly created role at OpenAI, Ann will lead global policy efforts for the artificial intelligence company.

"Ann is an exceptional lawyer and strategic advisor who seamlessly bridges the worlds of policy, government, and sophisticated legal practice,” said Co-Managing Partners Ishan Bhabha and Randy Mehrberg. "Her deep government experience and counsel have been invaluable to our clients navigating complex regulatory and policy landscapes. We are proud that a client of the firm recognized Ann's extraordinary talents and look forward to her continued success at OpenAI."

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Ann O'Leary, Senior Government and Public Policy Litigation Leader, Joins OpenAI as Vice President of Global Policy

Ann O'Leary, former Co-Chair of Jenner & Block's Government Controversies and Public Policy Litigation Practice, has joined OpenAI as Vice President of Global Policy.

Throughout her tenure at Jenner & Block, Ann established herself as a leading authority on complex government matters and policy litigation. Based in the firm's San Francisco office, she counseled clients on high-stakes regulatory and policy challenges at the intersection of law, government, and technology. Ann brought unique perspective to her practice, drawing on extensive experience in federal, state, and local government, including as Chief of Staff to California Governor Gavin Newsom, in the White House, in Congress, and at San Francisco's City Hall.

In her newly created role at OpenAI, Ann will lead global policy efforts for the artificial intelligence company.

"Ann is an exceptional lawyer and strategic advisor who seamlessly bridges the worlds of policy, government, and sophisticated legal practice,” said Co-Managing Partners Ishan Bhabha and Randy Mehrberg. "Her deep government experience and counsel have been invaluable to our clients navigating complex regulatory and policy landscapes. We are proud that a client of the firm recognized Ann's extraordinary talents and look forward to her continued success at OpenAI."

© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.

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