The "Wild West" of experimentation is over. As your organization deploys generative AI tools today and prepares for agentic systems tomorrow, the primary barrier to scale is trust. At UpwardAction® Advisory, we bridge the gap between "move fast" innovation and strategic risk management. Whether you are benchmarking against ISO 42001, upskilling for AI literacy, or establishing oversight committees, we help you move forward with clarity and control.
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At UpwardAction® Advisory, we partner with leaders of professional service firms, corporate executives, and mission-driven organizations to close the Governance Gap. As AI adoption accelerates, the risks shift from technical to organizational. You need more than a policy; you need Trust Infrastructure. We blend the regulatory rigor of a former Federal Chief Privacy Officer with the strategic perspective of a global advisor. Whether you're building governance frameworks, evaluating vendors, or preparing your leadership team for AI adoption, we provide the strategic clarity to innovate responsibly and scale with trust.
Build Trust. Scale with Confidence.
Governance gaps create hidden liability. We design the policies and trust infrastructure your organization needs before AI adoption accelerates. Drawing on federal-grade standards (NIST and ISO 42001) and our proprietary GUARD Framework™, we build guardrails that allow your teams to use tools like ChatGPT and Claude responsibly, protecting your IP while unlocking efficiency.
Contact us to discuss how this program can support your company goals.
Equip Your Leadership to Govern AI.
AI fluency is now a fiduciary responsibility. We deliver high-impact, interactive Executive AI Bootcamps built on our proprietary LEAD Framework™ that give your board and C-suite the knowledge to ask the right questions, evaluate opportunities, and make defensible decisions. Grounded in global regulatory trends and practical governance principles, we prepare your leadership team to govern AI adoption with confidence.
Contact us to discuss your organization's specific AI readiness goals.
Strategic Oversight Without the Full-Time Hire.
You need an independent voice at the table as AI decisions unfold. We serve as your AI Governance Advisor on retainer, providing ongoing strategic counsel, vendor due diligence, human-in-the-loop protocol oversight, and regular risk assessments. This ensures your AI adoption stays aligned with your values, your regulatory obligations, and your risk tolerance.
6-month minimum with quarterly renewal. Contact us to get started.
Translate Global Trends into Local Strategy.
The future of AI is geopolitical. Drawing on insights gathered across six continents, from international forums like Davos and Web Summit to direct conversations with leaders navigating AI adoption in diverse regulatory and cultural environments, we help you anticipate the shifts others miss. Backed by certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (AIGP, CIPM), we translate international trends into an actionable roadmap that aligns with your organization's values, culture, and long-term vision. Contact us to inquire about availability.
Unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for your senior leaders and middle managers. Through personalized coaching for executives, board members, and legal professionals, we cultivate digital leadership, AI literacy, and strategic confidence. Our sessions emphasize digital transformation, ethical decision-making, and effective communication in this age of AI.
Prepare your organization’s leadership for the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence. Our interactive workshops and educational sessions equip boards, partners, and executives with practical tools to oversee AI responsibly, proactively manage risk, and integrate AI into strategic planning—ensuring compliance and ethical excellence at every level.
Empower your team with practical, jargon-free AI education. Our customizable training programs demystify artificial intelligence, highlighting key ethical, regulatory, and business considerations for law firms, corporations, and regulated sectors. Equip your professionals to confidently leverage AI while upholding industry standards and codes of conduct.
Navigate the evolving AI landscape with expert guidance. We design tailored governance frameworks and risk management strategies specifically for law firms and highly regulated industries. Our consulting services include policy development, regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO 42001 and the EU AI Act), readiness assessments, and incident response—grounded in global best practices.
Are you leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, governance, or compliance efforts?
This checklist enables professional service leaders to identify governance gaps, clarify accountability structures, and strengthen oversight processes so your organization is prepared for what regulatory evolution and stakeholder expectations require.
Is automation changing how your team works—and how you lead?
This checklist enables professional service leaders to build stakeholder trust, apply strategic thinking, and lead with clarity and alignment as technology shifts roles, workflows, and team dynamics.
Responsible for AI implementation, governance, or compliance?
This checklist enables professional service leaders to assess privacy risks, map accountability structures, and strengthen governance practices before challenges arise.
At UpwardAction®, we empower lawyers, executives, and digital entrepreneurs to optimize artificial intelligence for their strategic advantage. Through tailored coaching and training, we focus on AI strategy, governance, and leadership development to drive business efficiency, scale digital assets, and expand executive influence.
At UpwardAction®, we empower lawyers, executives, and digital entrepreneurs to optimize artificial intelligence for their strategic advantage. Through tailored coaching and training, we focus on AI strategy, governance, and leadership development to drive business efficiency, scale digital assets, and expand executive influence.
At UpwardAction® Advisory, we help Boards and Executives close the gap between rapid AI adoption and organizational readiness. As the market shifts from generative tools to autonomous Agentic AI, the risks have evolved from technical glitches to systemic liabilities. We equip leaders to build the Trust Infrastructure required to innovate without compromising fiduciary duty or stakeholder trust.
We are led by TC Cooper, JD, AIGP, CIPM (IAPP), a former federal Senior Agency Official for Privacy who specializes in operationalizing global standards like NIST AI RMF and ISO 42001.
Our Advisory moves organizations beyond "compliance checklists" to build governance architectures that are:
• Resilient: Designed for the unpredictability of autonomous agents and evolving regulations.
• Aligned: Integrating AI strategy directly with values and risk tolerance.
• Accountable: Establishing clear "Human-in-the-Lead" oversight protocols.
• Scalable: Turning governance into a competitive advantage that accelerates safe deployment.
Whether you are a global consultancy or a mission-driven organization, we provide the strategic clarity to govern the future of work.