Capstone Internship Project Proposal
Isabel Budenz × IntegrityStudio.ai
Position Title
AI Governance & International Compliance Research Intern
Department: Policy & Compliance Supervisors: John Skelton (Head of Policy) & Aaron Weise (Head of AI Compliance Development) Duration: 12 weeks (Full-time) or 20 weeks (Part-time) Location: Remote with optional hybrid in Austin, TX
Executive Summary
IntegrityStudio.ai seeks to leverage Isabel Budenz’s unique combination of international commercial arbitration expertise, EU law foundation, and multilingual capabilities to develop a comprehensive cross-jurisdictional AI compliance framework. This capstone project will produce actionable research and tooling that directly enhances IntegrityStudio’s enterprise compliance offerings for multinational clients navigating the evolving global AI regulatory landscape.
Project Title
“Cross-Border AI Compliance: Building an International Dispute Resolution Framework for Enterprise LLM Governance”
Project Rationale
The Business Need
As enterprises deploy LLMs across multiple jurisdictions, they face a fragmented regulatory environment:
- The EU AI Act (effective 2024-2026) introduces risk-based classifications and compliance obligations
- International commercial disputes arising from AI system failures lack established arbitration precedents
- Enterprise clients require audit-ready documentation that satisfies multiple regulatory regimes simultaneously
Why Isabel Budenz
Isabel’s profile uniquely positions her to address these challenges:
| Qualification | Application at IntegrityStudio |
|---|---|
| LLM International Commercial Arbitration (Stockholm) | Design dispute resolution clauses for AI service agreements |
| LLB International & European Law (Groningen) | Navigate EU AI Act compliance requirements |
| EU AI Act coursework | Immediate familiarity with regulatory framework |
| Quadrilingual (DE/ES/EN/FR) | Analyze regulations across key EU jurisdictions |
| Legal research for A for Arbitration | Academic rigor for policy documentation |
| Clifford Chance Antitrust Virtual Internship | Understanding of enterprise legal operations |
Project Scope & Deliverables
Phase 1: Research & Analysis (Weeks 1-4)
Objective: Establish the regulatory landscape for AI governance across priority jurisdictions.
Tasks:
- Conduct comparative legal analysis of AI regulations in:
- European Union (EU AI Act, GDPR intersections)
- Germany (national implementation measures)
- France (CNIL guidance on AI)
- Spain (AEPD AI frameworks)
- United Kingdom (post-Brexit AI regulation)
- United States (state-level AI laws, NIST AI RMF)
- Map compliance obligations to IntegrityStudio’s product capabilities:
- Which monitoring features satisfy which regulatory requirements?
- Identify gaps in current tooling vs. regulatory demands
- Research emerging arbitration case law involving AI systems:
- Contract disputes arising from AI failures
- Liability allocation in AI-mediated transactions
- Evidentiary standards for AI audit trails
Deliverable: Regulatory Mapping Report (25-30 pages)
Phase 2: Framework Development (Weeks 5-8)
Objective: Create actionable compliance frameworks for IntegrityStudio’s enterprise clients.
Tasks:
- Develop a Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance Matrix that maps:
- AI system risk classifications across jurisdictions
- Required documentation and audit trail specifications
- Notification and reporting obligations
- Penalty structures and enforcement mechanisms
- Draft Model Contractual Clauses for AI service agreements:
- Liability allocation provisions
- Audit rights and compliance verification
- Dispute resolution mechanisms (arbitration vs. litigation)
- Governing law and jurisdiction selection guidance
- Create Compliance Checklist Templates integrated with IntegrityStudio’s observability features:
- Pre-deployment compliance verification
- Ongoing monitoring obligations
- Incident response documentation requirements
Deliverable: AI Governance Compliance Toolkit (Framework + Templates)
Phase 3: Dispute Resolution Innovation (Weeks 9-11)
Objective: Establish IntegrityStudio as a thought leader in AI dispute resolution.
Tasks:
- Design an AI Arbitration Readiness Protocol:
- Evidence preservation requirements using IntegrityStudio’s audit trails
- Chain of custody documentation for LLM outputs
- Expert witness preparation guidelines for AI-related disputes
- Develop Arbitration Clause Recommendations optimized for AI disputes:
- Recommended arbitral institutions (ICC, LCIA, SCC, DIS)
- Procedural adaptations for AI-specific evidence
- Expedited procedures for AI system failures
- Create a White Paper positioning IntegrityStudio’s observability platform as essential infrastructure for AI dispute resolution
Deliverable: AI Dispute Resolution Framework & White Paper
Phase 4: Integration & Presentation (Week 12)
Objective: Synthesize all work into client-ready materials and internal knowledge assets.
Tasks:
- Present findings to IntegrityStudio leadership team
- Conduct a client-facing webinar (with supervision)
- Document all research for internal knowledge base
- Provide recommendations for product roadmap enhancements
Deliverable: Final Presentation & Webinar Recording
Final Capstone Deliverable
“The IntegrityStudio International AI Compliance & Dispute Resolution Handbook”
Format: Interactive digital handbook (PDF + web-based tool)
Contents:
PART I: REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
├── Chapter 1: EU AI Act Deep Dive
│ ├── Risk classification system
│ ├── High-risk AI system requirements
│ └── Timeline and enforcement
├── Chapter 2: National Implementation (DE, FR, ES, UK)
├── Chapter 3: US Federal and State Approaches
└── Chapter 4: Regulatory Convergence & Divergence Analysis
PART II: COMPLIANCE TOOLKIT
├── Chapter 5: Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance Matrix
│ └── [Interactive tool: Select jurisdictions → View requirements]
├── Chapter 6: IntegrityStudio Feature Mapping
│ └── [Which features satisfy which obligations]
├── Chapter 7: Compliance Checklists by AI Risk Level
└── Chapter 8: Documentation Templates
PART III: CONTRACTUAL FRAMEWORK
├── Chapter 9: Model AI Service Agreement Clauses
├── Chapter 10: Liability Allocation Strategies
├── Chapter 11: Governing Law Selection Guide
└── Chapter 12: Arbitration Clause Drafting Guide
PART IV: DISPUTE RESOLUTION
├── Chapter 13: AI Arbitration Landscape
├── Chapter 14: Evidence & Audit Trail Best Practices
├── Chapter 15: Arbitral Institution Comparison
└── Chapter 16: Case Studies & Precedent Analysis
APPENDICES
├── A: Regulatory Text Excerpts (Original + Translation)
├── B: Template Library
├── C: Glossary (EN/DE/FR/ES)
└── D: Resource Bibliography
Unique Value Proposition: This handbook will be the first resource combining AI observability platform capabilities with international arbitration expertise—a direct competitive differentiator for IntegrityStudio in the enterprise market.
Growth Opportunities
Professional Development Track
| Area | Opportunity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Literacy | Shadow engineering team; learn OpenTelemetry basics | Ability to translate technical capabilities into legal/compliance language |
| Client Exposure | Attend (observer) 3-5 enterprise client calls | Understanding of real-world compliance challenges |
| Thought Leadership | Co-author blog post with John Skelton | Published work demonstrating expertise |
| Public Speaking | Present at internal all-hands + external webinar | Presentation experience with technical audience |
| Network Building | Introductions to IntegrityStudio’s legal/compliance partners | Professional connections in AI governance space |
Skill Development Matrix
WEEK 1-4 WEEK 5-8 WEEK 9-12
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Legal Research Framework Design Strategic Advisory
↓ ↓ ↓
Regulatory Analysis → Template Drafting → Client Communication
↓ ↓ ↓
Comparative Law Contract Drafting Thought Leadership
↓ ↓ ↓
Technical Translation Product Integration Executive Presentation
Potential Post-Internship Pathways
- Full-Time Role: AI Compliance Analyst at IntegrityStudio
- Continued Collaboration: Consulting arrangement for ongoing regulatory updates
- Academic Track: Research partnership for LLM thesis on AI arbitration
- Reference & Network: Strong recommendation for AI governance roles at:
- International arbitration institutions (ICC, LCIA, SCC)
- Enterprise legal departments (AI compliance functions)
- Law firms with AI/technology practices
- Regulatory bodies (EU AI Office, national authorities)
Mentorship Structure
Primary Supervisors
John Skelton (Head of Policy)
- Weekly 1:1 meetings (30 min)
- Focus: EU AI Act interpretation, policy strategy, regulatory relationships
Aaron Weise (Head of AI Compliance Development)
- Weekly 1:1 meetings (30 min)
- Focus: Product-compliance integration, client requirements, practical implementation
Cross-Functional Exposure
| Team Member | Role | Interaction |
|---|---|---|
| Alyshia Ledlie | CEO | Monthly check-in; strategic context |
| Micah Lindsay | Chief Data Scientist | Technical sessions on AI evaluation |
| Chandra Srivastava | CMO | Positioning compliance offerings |
| Engineering Lead | TBD | OpenTelemetry & platform architecture overview |
Success Metrics
Quantitative
- Complete regulatory analysis for 6+ jurisdictions
- Develop 10+ template documents (checklists, clauses, protocols)
- Produce 1 comprehensive handbook (80+ pages)
- Deliver 2 presentations (internal + external)
- Co-author 1 published piece (blog or white paper)
Qualitative
- Demonstrate ability to translate legal requirements into product features
- Show growth in technical communication skills
- Receive positive feedback from client-facing interactions
- Produce work product integrated into IntegrityStudio’s sales materials
Logistics
Compensation
Competitive internship stipend commensurate with experience; details to be finalized.
Tools & Access
- IntegrityStudio platform demo environment
- Legal research databases (provided)
- Collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Google Workspace)
- Direct access to leadership calendars for scheduling
Work Arrangement
- Remote-first with flexibility for European timezone
- Core collaboration hours: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM CET (overlap with Austin, TX)
- Optional on-site visit to Austin office (travel supported)
Application of Isabel’s Unique Strengths
| Isabel’s Background | Direct Application |
|---|---|
| Stockholm LLM in International Commercial Arbitration | Design arbitration frameworks for AI disputes; analyze SCC procedures |
| Groningen LLB in International & European Law | EU AI Act analysis; cross-border compliance mapping |
| EU AI Act coursework | Immediate productivity on regulatory research |
| Native German | Analyze German national implementation; translate regulatory texts |
| Native Spanish | Cover Spanish AEPD guidance; support Latin American expansion research |
| C2 English | Primary drafting language for all deliverables |
| B1 French | Support French CNIL analysis; review French-language sources |
| Amnesty International PR experience | Stakeholder communication; public-facing content |
| A for Arbitration research | Academic research methodology; arbitration institution knowledge |
| Clifford Chance virtual internship | Enterprise legal operations understanding |
Next Steps
- Introductory Call: Meet with John Skelton and Aaron Weise to discuss project scope and expectations
- Onboarding: Platform access, tool setup, team introductions
- Kick-off: Finalize 12-week project plan with milestone dates
- Week 1 Start: Begin Phase 1 regulatory research
This capstone internship represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI governance at the intersection of technology and international law. Isabel Budenz’s distinctive qualifications make her an ideal candidate to drive this initiative and establish IntegrityStudio as the trusted platform for compliant AI deployment worldwide.
Prepared for: IntegrityStudio.ai Leadership Team Date: January 2026 Contact: sales@integritystudio.ai