James Burnham
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James Burnham is an American lawyer serving as General Counsel at xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk. Earlier in his career he practiced law at Jones Day, where he worked on high-profile appellate and regulatory matters. He also served in the U.S. Department of Justice during the Trump administration, including work related to the Office of the Deputy Attorney General. Burnham is known for advising technology and government clients on complex legal and regulatory issues before moving into the AI industry.
Updated 5 August 2026
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