Dev Stahlkopf
Executive Vice President
Chief Legal Officer
Articles
Why Protecting Innovation Matters
3 min read
We've reached a milestone that underscores this legacy: Cisco has been granted its 25,000th U.S. patent. This is not just a number; it is proof of the scale, consistency, and depth of the ideas born inside Cisco.
Living Our Purpose Through Pro Bono
1 min read
It’s remarkable what can be achieved when a motivated global team is aligned with a clear mission. At Cisco, our purpose is to power a more inclusive future for all. And within Cisco Legal, we live this purpose through pro bono. When we published our inaugural pro bono report in 2023, we celebrated the participation […]
Safe and trustworthy AI is a shared responsibility
2 min read
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industry and society, collaboration between the public and private sectors has never been more critical. Trust and safety are ultimately on the line. Learn more from Dev Stahlkopf, Cisco EVP & Chief Legal Officer.
Cisco’s Commitment to Human Rights: A Tribute to the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
2 min read
For Cisco, as we work to securely connect everything to make anything possible, the 75th anniversary of the UN Declaration of Human Rights is an opportunity to reflect on the intersection between technology and human rights.
Unlocking Industrial Data: The EU Data Act
2 min read
Given the novel aspects of EU Data Act, there will undoubtedly be additional compliance and design processes created in order to participate in this new data economy. But for organizations like Cisco, with established data governance and cloud compliance programs in place, there is a clear roadmap forward.
Responsible AI is built on a foundation of privacy
3 min read
AI is not new for Cisco. We’ve been incorporating predictive AI across our connected portfolio for over a decade. At its core, AI is about data. And if you’re using data, privacy is paramount.
An opportunity and a responsibility
2 min read
Cisco’s purpose is to power a more inclusive future for all. For Cisco Legal, this means leveraging their skills and expertise to increase access to justice. See just some of the amazing ways we’ve made an impact in the new Cisco Legal pro bono report.
The Power and Importance of a Free and Open Internet
2 min read
At Cisco, we strongly believe in the power of the Internet to foster free expression and accelerate the ability to educate, empower, and inspire people around the world. Making information more accessible and opportunities more available comes with the inherent risk of this technology being misused. Navigating this balance – securely connecting billions of people while respecting human rights – is core to who we are at Cisco.