Blog Post 02.14.25
A capable and astute rising star who is able to teach us as a client, [and] provide a tailored approach and advice accordingly.
Mia Rendar is a thoughtful technology and business process transactions advisor who focuses a substantial portion of her practice on technology and outsourcing engagements.
With in-depth experience negotiating SaaS deals, cryptocurrency platform implementation, and integration of artificial intelligence technologies, Mia has had the opportunity to support global leaders in the finance, retail, startup and health care sectors. She has also advised clients on multinational IT and business processes, facilities management and managed network services, logistics and fulfillment deals, systems integration, and software licensing arrangements.
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Mia is a key member of Pillsbury’s cloud team and supports clients as they enter into contracts with major cloud providers, plan strategic cloud migrations and go to market with cloud-based products. Mia has advised global companies moving to cloud-based critical services, as well as technology-focused clients engaging with cloud providers on migrating on-premise service offerings to cloud-based solutions. She has also helped first-time cloud users scope financial commitments and migration goals across multiple cloud providers. With her extensive experience in cloud technology, Mia provides critical guidance to her clients, ensuring successful cloud initiatives that meet their business goals.
Mia has emerged as a leader in AI-related negotiations and risk mitigation strategies. She has successfully negotiated with major cloud and AI service providers, addressing specific risks faced by large, regulated institutions when utilizing AI products. Her work includes crafting agreements with cutting-edge AI companies and assisting clients in navigating the complex risk landscape surrounding generative AI from both governance and procurement perspectives.
Mia’s experience extends to providing targeted training sessions and helping clients understand the nuances of AI technology. Her deep knowledge of SaaS and cloud vendors has positioned her at the forefront of AI negotiations, allowing her to offer valuable insights into the evolving legal and technological landscape. By combining her understanding of cloud technologies with AI-specific considerations, Mia provides comprehensive guidance to clients, ensuring their AI initiatives align with business goals while effectively managing associated risks.
Professional Highlights
- Recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. for Outsourcing (2023)
- Publications
- “AI Testing: NIST’s Dioptra as a Step Forward, and Other NIST Guidance,” Pillsbury SourcingSpeak Blog Post, Author: Mia Rendar, July 29, 2024
- Three Tech Sourcing Best Practices That Are Relevant for AI, Law360, Author: Mia Rendar, April 11, 2024
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- Publications (cont’d)
- “Is Your AI Testing Tool a Breach of Contract Claim Waiting to Happen?” Pillsbury SourcingSpeak Blog Post, Authors: Mia Rendar, Samuel Reno, April 8, 2024
- “Old Tricks for the New Dog: Why Traditional Technology Sourcing Best Practice Is Relevant for Cutting-Edge AI,” Pillsbury SourcingSpeak Blog Post, Author: Mia Rendar, March 22, 2024
- Trusting AI Systems, Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Law, Authors: Elizabeth Zimmer, Sandro Serra, Mia Rendar, April 28, 2023
- “AI Systems Adoption: Finding a Balance in Regulated Industries,” Pillsbury SourcingSpeak Blog Post, Authors: Elizabeth Zimmer, Sandro Serra, Mia Rendar, March 30, 2023
- “Earning Your Trust: The Need for “Explainability” in AI Systems,” Pillsbury SourcingSpeak Blog Post, Authors: Elizabeth Zimmer, Sandro Serra, Mia Rendar, March 23, 2023
- “Artificial Intelligence Systems and Risks in Commercial Contracting,” Pillsbury SourcingSpeak Blog Post, Authors: Elizabeth Zimmer, Sandro Serra, Mia Rendar, March 8, 2023
- “The Legal Risks of AI Systems in Technology Services,” Pillsbury SourcingSpeak Blog Post, Authors: Elizabeth Zimmer, Sandro Serra, Mia Rendar, March 8, 2023
- “U.S. Department of the Treasury Confronts the Risks to the Financial Sector Associated with Cloud Computing,” Pillsbury SourcingSpeak Blog Post, Authors: Brian H. Montgomery, Mia Rendar, February 22, 2023
- “How Can Customers Address AI Bias in Contracts with AI Providers?” Pillsbury Internet & Social Media Law Blog Plost, Author: Mia Rendar, November 16, 2020
- Managing Security Risk: How COVID-19 Pandemic and Work-from-Home Arrangements Pose New Security Considerations, Employee Relations Law Journal, Authors: Meighan E. O'Reardon, Mia Rendar, Vol. 46, No. 2 Autumn 2020
- “Managing Security Risk: How COVID-19 Pandemic and Work-from-Home Arrangements Pose New Security Considerations,” Pillsbury SourcingSpeak Blog Post, Author: Mia Rendar, May 11, 2020
- “Time to Review Your (and Your Suppliers’) Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans,” Pillsbury Client Alert, Authors: Aaron M. Oser, John L. Barton, Mia Rendar, March 23, 2020
- “Managing Risk in Light of the Wipro Data Breach,” Pillsbury Client Alert, Authors: Andrew Caplan, Mia Rendar, April 24, 2019
- Speaking Engagements
- “Anatomy of an SOW: Special Issues in Drafting Statements of Work in Technology Transactions,” myLawCLE webinar, July 17, 2024
- “The Latest Market View of Key Issues in SaaS Contracts,” Federal Bar Association webinar, May 8, 2023
Education
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J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School, 2018
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University, 2015
Admissions
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District of Columbia
New York