David Harrigan

David Harrigan is a strategic legal mind and emerging thought leader at the intersection of technology, ethics and education. A former long-serving lawyer for Disney and Paramount Pictures, David holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Newcastle and Graduate Diploma for Generative AI in the Legal Profession from Berkeley University.

Known for his calm under pressure and intense curiosity, David has navigated personal transformation through challenge, risk-taking and reinvention.

Today, his mission is to help shape a generation of AI-literate children by leading conversations on the ethical and responsible use of emerging technologies.

Grounded, articulate and deeply reflective, David is carving a new kind of leadership: one that blends intellect with humanity, precision with purpose, and vulnerability with quiet authority.