As Managing Director of PineWest Data Intelligence and Chair of Akerman's Data Intelligence practice, Elan Hersh helps organizations transform enterprise data into actionable intelligence that drives better decisions, manages risk, and creates measurable business value. Working at the intersection of law, technology, and AI, he advises corporate legal departments, compliance teams, and business leaders on leveraging data strategically across litigation, investigations, regulatory matters, compliance, and corporate transactions. Elan leads with AI as a core operating discipline, helping organizations move beyond reactive responses to legal and regulatory demands and toward proactive data intelligence strategies. Drawing on decades of experience at the intersection of law, technology, and data, Elan combines legal expertise with modern information management practices to help organizations navigate increasingly complex data environments with confidence.