Erin Cornetti
Privacy And AI Compliance Specialist
Hilton Head Island,SC
Summary
Privacy and AI Governance Specialist with a focus on operationalizing complex international data protection standards and emerging AI mandates within fast-paced GTM environments. Adept at bridging the gap between business team and legalese, translating the technical nuances of global regulatory frameworks into actionable, risk-based business strategies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional impact assessments and orchestrate defensible incident response protocols under tight deadlines, ensuring organizational excellence and regulatory conformity without stalling innovation.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Privacy and AI Specialist - Legal Compliance
IBM
Remote - South Carolina
01.2026 - Current
- Transitioned to IBM to provide continued, dedicated privacy governance and strategic oversight for Red Hat’s global operations, ensuring total continuity of compliance frameworks and risk management protocols.
Privacy and AI Specialist - Legal Compliance
Red Hat
Remote
10.2022 - 12.2025
- Serves as a strategic advisor to international teams, navigating complex regional and local privacy regulations, and leading high-stakes negotiations of data protection and privacy terms for global commercial agreements
- Reviews and drafts DPIAs and AI impact assessments to identify and mitigate risks within engineering, procurement, marketing technology and sales data ecosystem
- Performs proactive impact analysis on emerging global privacy and AI legislation to ensure organizational readiness and seamless compliance before new mandates take effect
- Advises GTM team on operationalizing privacy by design principles across the product development lifecycle, including marketing, notice-and-choice requirements, and automated data-handling guardrails
- Manages the privacy governance workstream for the incident response team, providing critical guidance on risk triage, regulatory notification thresholds, and formal incident responses
- Forges strategic partnerships with InfoSec, IT, HR, and Procurement to harmonize enterprise-wide data handling practices, ensuring alignment between infrastructure and company policies with global privacy requirements
- Advises and facilitates the strategic adaptation of global privacy frameworks, orchestrating enterprise-wide updates to ensure continuous alignment with legislative amendments and shifting enforcement trends in major regulations such as GDPR and CCPA
- Oversees the lifecycle of mandatory data processing and database registrations, ensuring the organization maintains seamless legal standing and transparency with international supervisory authorities across all operating jurisdictions
Senior Contracts Specialist
Red Hat, Inc.
Remote, SC
09.2017 - 10.2022
Contracts Specialist
Red Hat, Inc.
Raleigh, NC
12.2012 - 09.2017
- Led complex vendor negotiations to secure superior legal and commercial protections, ensuring all contractual outcomes remained aligned with Red Hat’s aggressive business requirements
- Orchestrated the drafting and negotiation of high-visibility agreements—including MSAs, SOWs, and DPAs—across cloud-native categories (SaaS, PaaS), professional services, marketing, sponsorships and global facilities
- Served as the primary legal point of contact for internal business units, resolving high-friction contractual roadblocks to accelerate time-to-value for global procurement initiative
- Conducted rigorous legal assessments to minimize enterprise liability, ensuring global compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and anti-corruption regulations.
- Engineered and implemented global procurement templates and risk assessment frameworks, significantly improving the speed and consistency of contract reviews across the organization
- Mentored the global procurement organization on negotiation best practices and policy adherence, fostering a culture of operational consistency across diverse regions
- Developed and delivered training programs for internal clients to enhance organizational awareness of contract risk, corporate governance, and liability management
- Led the onboarding and technical training of new associates, ensuring a seamless transition into Red Hat’s complex legal and procurement ecosystem
Contracts Manager
Eaton Corporation
Raleigh, NC
02.2009 - 12.2012
- Directed the end-to-end Commercial Contracts organization for Eaton’s Electrical Division (Power Quality Operations), overseeing a high-stakes portfolio and driving departmental excellence.
- Spearheaded the negotiation of complex, multi-million dollar strategic agreements, including government contracts and OEM partnerships, ensuring favorable commercial terms and regulatory alignment.
- Led cross-functional initiatives to institutionalize best practices and process improvements, significantly accelerating the contract lifecycle and operational efficiency
- Partnered with internal business to empowered them through targeted education on corporate policies and legal requirements, fostering a culture of proactive risk management and informed decision-making
- Developed frameworks to track contract metrics and project performance, providing executive leadership with actionable visibility into departmental output and accountability
- Engineered reporting frameworks to track contract metrics and project performance, providing executive leadership with actionable visibility into departmental output and accountability
- Led the talent development strategy for the legal and contracts team, increasing organizational subject-matter expertise in contract law, negotiation tactics, and corporate procedures
Contract Administrator
Eaton Corporation
Raleigh, NC
08.2006 - 02.2009
- Negotiated and executed a high-volume portfolio of commercial agreements, including revenue contracts, OEM agreements, and sales agent contracts, to ensure favorable terms and risk alignment.
- Authored and standardized corporate legal templates, including terms and conditions and amendments, to maintain clarity and mitigate institutional risk.
- Partnered with HR, Credit, Sales, and Engineering units to safeguard corporate interests and streamline cross-departmental operational workflows.
- Led the onboarding and training of regional legal team members, standardizing protocols for contract review, negotiation, and policy compliance.
Document Reviewer
Synergy Legal Professionals/Nextra Litigation Solutions
Raleigh, NC
01.2006 - 08.2006
- Reviewed and coded documents from a pharmaceutical company and a banking institution for litigation and government investigation.
- Participated in case strategy discussions by providing valuable insights based on document analysis findings.
- Identified key issues in complex legal documents, leading to more informed decision-making processes.
- Enhanced document review accuracy by implementing thorough quality control measures.
Governmental Affairs Consultant
North Carolina Bar Association
Cary, NC
09.2003 - 08.2005
- Researched, compiled, and presented information to members and legislators concerning judicial selection methods employed at the state-level throughout the US
- Conducted research and planned enhancements for Governmental Affairs website to improve accessibility and user engagement
- Established inaugural key contact program for Governmental Affairs, fostering stronger relationships with stakeholders
- Assisted in drafting resolutions presented to the Board of Governors
- Planned and coordinated programs to educate members on legislative process and inform legislators in North Carolina General Assembly on essential legal concepts
Intern
Barkley Law Offices, PC
Raleigh, NC
06.2003 - 11.2003
- Managed closing documentation and drafted title opinions to ensure compliance and seamless transaction execution.
- Conducted legal research and drafted pleadings for property and commercial disputes to inform litigation strategy.
- Coordinated with lenders, insurers, and government offices to optimize workflows and accelerate transaction lifecycles.
Intern
Kurtz & Blum, PLLC
Raleigh, NC
05.2002 - 01.2003
- Investigated complex legal theories across diverse practice areas—including employment discrimination, negligent hiring, and tort law—synthesizing judicial precedents into actionable memoranda to inform litigation strategy and corporate risk mitigation
- Spearheaded initial due diligence and intake interviews to evaluate case viability, systematically gathering evidentiary data and translating client narratives into comprehensive risk assessments for senior counsel
Buyer
Belk Inc.
Raleigh, NC
07.1999 - 08.2001
- Directed the procurement and assortment strategy for the moderate sportswear category across a 59-store Southeastern US portfolio, managing high-volume annual spends to meet regional consumer demand
- Architected data-driven financial plans and open-to-buy budgets, aligning inventory investments with regional store performance targets and corporate growth objectives
- Spearheaded integrated pricing and promotional strategies, utilizing market analysis and technical specifications to optimize product positioning and maximize sell-through rates
- Optimized supply chain efficiency by implementing vendor performance KPIs, proactively resolving logistics bottlenecks to ensure 100% on-time product delivery across the store network
- Cultivated high-value, long-term partnerships with top-tier vendors, negotiating favorable terms that balanced stringent quality standards with competitive unit pricing
- Maintained complete and accurate documentation to ensure internal compliance and budgetary accountability.
- Utilized trend forecasting and data analytics to evolve merchandising strategies, successfully anticipating purchasing shifts and increasing regional market share
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of North Carolina School of Law
Chapel Hill, NC05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Psychology, Speech and Hearing Science
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC05-1999
Skills
- Risk assessment and compliance
- Pragmatic problem solving
- Proficient in contract review, drafting and negotiation
- Process optimization
- Policy analysis
- Client-centric
- Team leadership
Timeline
Privacy and AI Specialist - Legal Compliance
IBM
01.2026 - Current
Privacy and AI Specialist - Legal Compliance
Red Hat
10.2022 - 12.2025
Senior Contracts Specialist
Red Hat, Inc.
09.2017 - 10.2022
Contracts Specialist
Red Hat, Inc.
12.2012 - 09.2017
Contracts Manager
Eaton Corporation
02.2009 - 12.2012
Contract Administrator
Eaton Corporation
08.2006 - 02.2009
Document Reviewer
Synergy Legal Professionals/Nextra Litigation Solutions
01.2006 - 08.2006
Governmental Affairs Consultant
North Carolina Bar Association
09.2003 - 08.2005
Intern
Barkley Law Offices, PC
06.2003 - 11.2003
Intern
Kurtz & Blum, PLLC
05.2002 - 01.2003
Buyer
Belk Inc.
07.1999 - 08.2001
Juris Doctor -
University of North Carolina School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Psychology, Speech and Hearing Science
University of North Carolina