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Implementation of Colorado’s Artificial Intelligence Act (SB 24-205) has been delayed five months to June 30, 2026, as a result of amendments Gov. Jared Polis signed on Aug. 28, 2025 (SB25B-004). This change from the original Feb. 1, 2026, effective date results from extensive negotiations during the state’s recently concluded special legislative session.

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David Zetoony, Co-Chair of the firm’s U.S. Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice, focuses on helping businesses navigate data privacy and cyber security laws from a practical standpoint. David has helped hundreds of companies establish and maintain ongoing privacy and security programs, and he

David Zetoony, Co-Chair of the firm’s U.S. Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice, focuses on helping businesses navigate data privacy and cyber security laws from a practical standpoint. David has helped hundreds of companies establish and maintain ongoing privacy and security programs, and he has defended corporate privacy and security practices in investigations initiated by the Federal Trade Commission, and other data privacy and security regulatory agencies around the world, as well as in class action litigation.

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Elizabeth (Liz) Harding helps organizations protect and commercialize of their data assets. Liz is qualified in Colorado and the United Kingdom, and has over 20 years of experience focusing on privacy and data matters, including deep familiarity with the GDPR, CCPA, and various…

Elizabeth (Liz) Harding helps organizations protect and commercialize of their data assets. Liz is qualified in Colorado and the United Kingdom, and has over 20 years of experience focusing on privacy and data matters, including deep familiarity with the GDPR, CCPA, and various other U.S. federal, state, and international privacy and cybersecurity regulations.

Liz applies a risk based approach to privacy compliance, marrying deep technical know-how with industry experience. She supports clients across a wide array of industries including advertising, media and telecommunications, entertainment, financial services, health care, hospitality, retail, education, AI, and cloud based technology.

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Mikaela Shaw Masoudpour is a trusted advisor to employers on high-stakes employment matters, combining deep courtroom experience with strategic guidance on workforce management and compliance. She stays on the forefront of the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, helping clients navigate the…

Mikaela Shaw Masoudpour is a trusted advisor to employers on high-stakes employment matters, combining deep courtroom experience with strategic guidance on workforce management and compliance. She stays on the forefront of the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, helping clients navigate the evolving patchwork of federal, state, and local AI laws, assessing AI-driven employment tools, and conducting AI bias audits. Executive leadership and boards frequently call on Mikaela to investigate workplace misconduct claims and advise on remediation measures. Mikaela also focuses on pay equity matters, including counselling clients on equal pay and pay transparency laws and conducting proactive audits and compensation analyses.

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