María Adriana Sanford, J.D., Dual LL.M., is a distinguished law professor, humanitarian, former Fortune 10 regional counsel, international television commentator, and globally recognized authority on privacy law, artificial intelligence governance, cybersecurity, global compliance, and international business law. A Chilean American multilingual legal scholar and practitioner, she has advised, educated, and engaged audiences across the Americas and Europe, bringing more than two decades of cross-border legal and business experience to complex global issues.
Professor Sanford has delivered more than 150 keynote addresses and trained tens of thousands of attorneys, executives, and senior professionals. She has educated more than 8,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, law, executive education, and professional programs in the United States, Chile, Mexico, and Spain. Her work has been recognized internationally, including her selection as the 2019 Cybersecurity Woman Law & Privacy Professional of the Year and as one of the 2024 Top 20 CSWY Cyber Women of the World. She has also served as a Senior Analyst for CNN en Español, reaching audiences of more than 90 million across the Americas, and has held leadership roles within the American Bar Association’s International Law Section.
