Press Release
AESC Partnership with Fieldfisher Expands Legal Resources for Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global association representing the + billion executive search and leadership consulting industry, is proud to welcome Fieldfisher as its newest global partner. Fieldfisher is an international law firm with market-leading expertise in areas such as technology, financial services, energy, and life sciences—making them a valuable resource for executive search and leadership consulting professionals navigating complex regulatory and business landscapes.
“AESC is committed to partnering with organizations that understand and support the unique work of executive search and leadership consulting,” said James Edmund Datri, President and CEO of AESC. “We’re excited to welcome Fieldfisher as an AESC global partner and look forward to the insights and legal expertise they will provide to our members around the world.”
With offices across Europe, the US, and China, Fieldfisher is known for its deep sector knowledge and practical, business-friendly legal solutions. From guiding firms through cross-border compliance issues to advising on employment law, data privacy, digital regulation, AI governance, ESG matters, and corporate governance, Fieldfisher is well-positioned to support AESC members in their global operations.
Fieldfisher will support AESC in providing timely, practical guidance on the implications of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. Through this global partnership, AESC member firms will gain access to Fieldfisher’s insights on how the new legislation practically impacts the use of AI in executive search and leadership consulting, including compliance requirements, ethical considerations, and risk management. This collaboration will help ensure that AESC members remain at the forefront of responsible AI adoption while navigating an evolving regulatory landscape.
“Fieldfisher is really thrilled to join forces with AESC as a global partner,” said Felicity Fisher, a Partner in Fieldfisher’s Silicon Valley Office. “Our expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, particularly in AI governance and data privacy, will be invaluable to AESC members. We look forward to providing practical, business-friendly materials and insights that will help members understand the impact of the AI Act on executive search and leadership advisory professionals, build for compliance, and address key risks in the evolving regulatory environment.”
As an AESC partner, Fieldfisher joins a prestigious group of organizations committed to strengthening the executive search and leadership consulting profession worldwide.
For more information about Fieldfisher, visit www.fieldfisher.com.
