Justin Antonipillai stands at the forefront of the intricate intersection of privacy, artificial intelligence, data protection, law, and technology. As one of the leading authorities in the field, he brings a unique blend of legal acumen and technical expertise, making him a sought-after voice on topics related to artificial  intelligence, governance, privacy and data protection.

Justin's dedication to public service saw him holding pivotal roles across all three branches of the federal government. During President Barack Obama’s second term as President, Justin was appointed Acting Under Secretary for Economic Affairs and General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Commerce. In that capacity, Justin led the Economic and Statistics Administration, which includes two of our nation’s leading information agencies: the US Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Justin also spearheaded numerous high-priority technology efforts for the United States, including leading negotiations on pivotal privacy frameworks like the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and EU-US Privacy Shield. His leadership extended to driving the Administration’s Open Data initiatives across 15 agencies, and he played a pivotal role in domestic policy development on issues ranging from encryption and quantum computing to tax policy. 

In 2016, James Clapper, the US Director of the Office of National Intelligence, awarded Justin the National Intelligence Medallion for service to the Intelligence Community. 

Justin was the Founder and CEO of WireWheel (2016 through 2023), a leading provider of privacy and data protection software (sold in 2023). During that time, Justin was instrumental in shaping the future of privacy compliance through innovative software solutions. His vision and leadership have propelled WireWheel to industry-wide recognition, with accolades from global organizations such as Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and RSA. 

In the legal arena, Justin's expertise was honed during his time as a partner at the international law firm, Arnold & Porter. Here, he showcased leadership in commercial 
matters and was lauded for his pro bono initiatives. 

A distinguished alumnus of Cornell University, Justin went on to achieve his JD, Summa Cum Laude, from American University Washington College of Law.