Law & Regulation

Legal experts and regulators who drive the discourse in law, governance, and policy-making, shaping the legal landscape with their knowledge and experience

Carmia Weideman

Carmia Weideman

I am a Graphic designer who found a passion for Webflow Development and Figma design systems based on Kent Island, Maryland. I am passionate about creating, whether it's bringing a simple, colorless canvas to life or repurposing tired, weathered items. Growing up in South Africa has given me a culturally rich, bold perspective—I am a designer that takes chances. When friends and co-workers describe me, the words “fearless” and “hard worker” are often used, which makes me proud and shows me that I might be able to inspire and motivate others. I was born with a curious mind and I would love to infect the world with my positive outlook on life!

I am a Graphic designer who found a passion for Webflow Development and Figma design systems based on Kent Island, Maryland. I am passionate about creating, whether it's bringing a simple, colorless canvas to life or repurposing tired, weathered item... Show more

Serge Gautron

Serge Gautron

President of GMSInc. a tax practice specializing in Cdn/US and Crypto taxation. Serge is an Enrolled Agent specializing in US federal taxation.
Serge feels it is very important for the web3-space to understand its tax filing requirements.
Serge is also deep into the Crypto/NFT space, having founded a Crypto Mining company and is the current Owner/Founder of 2 NFT projects.
He has a passion for the opportunities that can be found in the Web3 space.
To sum up Serge is an author, tax pro, web3 enthusiast, family man, and a helping hand!

President of GMSInc. a tax practice specializing in Cdn/US and Crypto taxation. Serge is an Enrolled Agent specializing in US federal taxation. Serge feels it is very important for the web3-space to understand its tax filing requirements. Serge is... Show more

Irene Diomi

Irene Diomi

Irene is a data analyst and Figma enthusiast. She was recognized as a Tableau visionary, one of the most prestigious title in the field of data.

She enjoys learning, teaching, mentoring, and sharing new techniques with the data community and design community.
Irene has accumulated more than 100k views on her tableau public profile and her work was featured in news outlets, a gallery, and a book.

Irene worked with companies like PwC, Aldermore, and Breedon to support their analytics capabilities. Throughout her work history, Irene has taught thousands of professionals topics surrounding data literacy, data storytelling and design approach.

Irene has a very user-centric approach in her work, she loves to use Figma to design visualizations that express her artistic side while pushing her to explore new design techniques.

Irene is a data analyst and Figma enthusiast. She was recognized as a Tableau visionary, one of the most prestigious title in the field of data. She enjoys learning, teaching, mentoring, and sharing new techniques with the data community and desi... Show more

Jamie Hirst

Jamie Hirst

Jamie comes from an operational background within public services before moving over to technology. Now with almost a decade of experience with Dynamics and Power Platform under his belt, he identifies hidden talent that exists within his clients' organisations to ensure they are properly supported and nurtured so that both the organisation and the individual benefit .
More recently, as he's taken on more management and leadership roles, he has been involved with actively building in house teams to enable organisations to become more self sufficient: one of his recent clients started with a single Power Platform developer, by the end of his year long engagement Jamie had successfully expanded the team to ten people of complementary skill sets and varying skill levels.

His lofty aim is to build enough talent that he becomes redundant as a freelancer.

Jamie comes from an operational background within public services before moving over to technology. Now with almost a decade of experience with Dynamics and Power Platform under his belt, he identifies hidden talent that exists within his clients' o... Show more

Sara Scruton

Sara Scruton

Sara Scruton, aka Ninaflower and BLOCKJ4NE, is a renowned DJ/Producer from Toronto known for her signature style and sound. With over 20 years of experience and a background in music business and law, she brings unique perspectives to her work. She manages internet radio station dogglounge.com and hosts "Music Therapy" radio show. Sara also started blockjanerecords.com, in partnership with modadao.audio, to connect web2 and web3 music platforms. Learn more at sarascruton.com.

Sara Scruton, aka Ninaflower and BLOCKJ4NE, is a renowned DJ/Producer from Toronto known for her signature style and sound. With over 20 years of experience and a background in music business and law, she brings unique perspectives to her work. She m... Show more

Ernest Paolini

Ernest Paolini

Mr. Paolini is a Human Resources executive with over 20 years of experience in building, managing and leading technology-driven HR & Recruitment organizations and meeting corporate HR needs. He has successfully delivered HR & performance management solutions to medical practices, driving business objectives utilizing a client-focused approach. He has a unique ability to passionately communicate and align a central vision, motivate and develop high functioning HR and staffing teams and deliver value to clients.

Additionally, Mr. Paolini has managed international recruitment campaigns (SE Asia, Canada, UK and Australia) and is very familiar with US-CIS processes for work visas.

He attended Rutgers University and the Widener University School of Law.

Mr. Paolini is a Human Resources executive with over 20 years of experience in building, managing and leading technology-driven HR & Recruitment organizations and meeting corporate HR needs. He has successfully delivered HR & performance management s... Show more

Thanawat Thomas

Thanawat Thomas

Director/Founder at PACHI-FUNK - a creative lab exploring IRL x Digital experiences | Co-Founder at Anspar |Currently a mPhil/PhD (Human Rights) Law.

Director/Founder at PACHI-FUNK - a creative lab exploring IRL x Digital experiences | Co-Founder at Anspar |Currently a mPhil/PhD (Human Rights) Law. Show more

Miko Matsumura

Miko Matsumura

Miko is a General Partner with gCC Gumi Cryptos Capital, a Silicon Valley investment fund with over $400M in assets including early-stage investments in unicorns like OpenSea, Yield Guild Games, VEGA Protocol, Qredo, Agoric, Astar and 1Inch Network.

Miko fell in love with open source software 25 years ago as chief Developer Evangelist for the Java Programming Language and Platform at Sun Microsystems. He is a board member or advisor in successful startups like GIANT Protocol (Network Infrastructure), IntoTheBlock (algorithmic trading), LIT Protocol (NFT Access Control) and KEYLESS (ID infrastructure). He holds a Master’s degree in Neuroscience from Yale University where he worked on abstract computational neural networks.

Miko is a General Partner with gCC Gumi Cryptos Capital, a Silicon Valley investment fund with over $400M in assets including early-stage investments in unicorns like OpenSea, Yield Guild Games, VEGA Protocol, Qredo, Agoric, Astar and 1Inch Network. ... Show more

Anna Seacat

Anna Seacat

From breaking launch records for a new AI-based IoT solution at IBM to opening a new hotel for Marriott International and flipping private jets, Anna Seacat has a knack at turning restrictions, challenges, and short runways into competitive advantages. Currently, Seacat is serving as Co-Founder and Board Chair of glypta.org, which is a nonprofit on a mission to increase safety in NFTs and web3 for everyone, especially women. Coming from a long line of entrepreneurs, Seacat masterfully balances her gritty marketing agency experience with her formal education, including a Bachelor’s in Communication and Culture, Master’s of Science in Marketing, and Graduate Certificate in Search and Social Media Marketing.

From breaking launch records for a new AI-based IoT solution at IBM to opening a new hotel for Marriott International and flipping private jets, Anna Seacat has a knack at turning restrictions, challenges, and short runways into competitive advantage... Show more

Douglas Eriksen

Douglas Eriksen

My career was in the music industry as a producer. It was in this role that I began to understand the socio-economic value of creative content, mainly in developing infrastructures, which I presented a TED Talk on. It was through this scope that I started down the blockchain rabbit-hole.
By 2020, I delved deep into the Web3 space. I embarked on my Masters in Law, as I knew it was an important sector in Web3 with new technologies needing modern legal frameworks and innovative interpretations of current law. My dissertation was on blockchain technology in IP law. I also studied Blockchain Strategy through Oxford University, earning myself a diploma.
In 2022 I was included in the list of Top 333 Web3 Content Creators on Linkedin and continue to build, connect and innovate in the Web3 space.

My career was in the music industry as a producer. It was in this role that I began to understand the socio-economic value of creative content, mainly in developing infrastructures, which I presented a TED Talk on. It was through this scope that I st... Show more

William Bello

William Bello

William Bello is a privacy professional and expert in Enterprise architecture design and IT Service Management.
He studied in University of Zagreb and he has a master’s degree in mathematics and informatics.
William build his management carrier in pharmaceutical industry as PLIVA CIO and later INA (gas & oil) and Mladost (publishing). Trained by Apple, Oracle, TechGnosis and IBM he sharpened his professional carrier as CTO of Business System Planning project teams in Pliva and INA. Starting 1993 he founded telecommunication and networking company that build state of the art networking solutions in banking, utilities and telco sector across SEE Europe.
Since many years William has been working as senior business consultant for a number of projects ranging from Data Center Tier-4 design, functional specification management, project portfolio management, SW development and testing and many others.
During more then 30 years of practical work William acquired a broad expertise in the number of ICT and business subject matters running many mission critical projects. William is cofounder of ITSMF Croatia chapter, and he is ITIL and IAPP privacy CIPP/E, CIPM and CIPT certification trainer.
For a long time, William is a privacy and data protection practitioner and “William Bello Lectures on Privacy” trainer. He is Data Protection Officer of EADPP (European Association of Data Protection Professionals) as well as a number of organizations from wide range of industries. William is member of Support Pool of Experts of the EDPB and regular speaker and educator in number of conferences in ICT and business.

William Bello is a privacy professional and expert in Enterprise architecture design and IT Service Management. He studied in University of Zagreb and he has a master’s degree in mathematics and informatics. William build his management carrier in... Show more

David Batkins

David Batkins

With 41 years of experience in law enforcement, David Batkins is a proud officer. He dedicated his career to protecting various communities in Virginia, including his hometown Newport. In 2012, David Batkins gained the F.B.I. Secret Security Clearance. This allowed him to accomplish his law enforcement projects with utmost efficiency.

With 41 years of experience in law enforcement, David Batkins is a proud officer. He dedicated his career to protecting various communities in Virginia, including his hometown Newport. In 2012, David Batkins gained the F.B.I. Secret Security Clearanc... Show more

Jake Bernardes

Jake Bernardes

A technology leader with significant experience in funding rounds, delivering security transformation and building best in class security functions. Passionate, innovative & pragmatic with an understanding of what makes businesses tick and how to take them from start up or growth phase to enterprise level security capabilities, opening doors to new customers and opportunities along the way.

A technology leader with significant experience in funding rounds, delivering security transformation and building best in class security functions. Passionate, innovative & pragmatic with an understanding of what makes businesses tick and how to tak... Show more

CLAUDINE BLANDEL-BEJERMI

CLAUDINE BLANDEL-BEJERMI

Claudine BLANDEL-BEJERMI N2E LE 15 SEPTEMBRE 1954
avocate de 1983 à 2018 passionnée , retraitée active,
Cours à l'université de 2004 à 2016 , 2019 création NOMAD-KREO qui diffuse des logiciels open source collaboratifs participatifs

Claudine BLANDEL-BEJERMI N2E LE 15 SEPTEMBRE 1954 avocate de 1983 à 2018 passionnée , retraitée active, Cours à l'université de 2004 à 2016 , 2019 création NOMAD-KREO qui diffuse des logiciels open source collaboratifs participatifs Show more

Janelle Hsia

Janelle Hsia

Janelle is the President of Privacy SWAN Consulting and a trainer, consultant, and trusted advisor for strategic and tactical decision-making within global organizations of all sizes. She is focused on the field of privacy and data protection and brings a diverse background with strong leadership, technical, and business skills spanning over 20 years. Because of this, she brings a unique perspective regarding how to integrate data protection with security and technology while helping companies operationalize their privacy requirements. Her passion is creating comprehensive and tailored data governance programs for SMBs with an international presence.

She is an International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Official Training Partner, an Institute of Operational Privacy Design (IOPD) Founding Board Member, an ISSA Privacy Special Interest Group Tri-Chair, and is a member of IEEE, CSA, ISACA, and PMI. She holds the following certifications CIPM, CIPT, CIPP/US/E, CISA, PMP, and GSLC.

Janelle is the President of Privacy SWAN Consulting and a trainer, consultant, and trusted advisor for strategic and tactical decision-making within global organizations of all sizes. She is focused on the field of privacy and data protection and bri... Show more

Anthony Kava

Anthony Kava

hacker ║ speaker ║ chaotic good ║ LE but EFF Rightwards arrow cyber crime, infosec, digital forensics ║ not my employer’s ║ (he|him)

hacker ║ speaker ║ chaotic good ║ LE but EFF Rightwards arrow cyber crime, infosec, digital forensics ║ not my employer’s ║ (he|him) Show more

(William) Bill McFarlane Law

(William) Bill McFarlane Law

(William) Bill McFarlane is a renowned litigator whose practice includes asset protection, insurance coverage, maritime negligence and insurance litigation and defense. A graduate of Nova University Law School, Mr. McFarlane has litigated thousands of cases over the past 25 years. He is a member of the Florida Department of Insurance PIP Fraud Task Force and is Senior Founding Partner for McFarlane Law Attorneys.

(William) Bill McFarlane is a renowned litigator whose practice includes asset protection, insurance coverage, maritime negligence and insurance litigation and defense. A graduate of Nova University Law School, Mr. McFarlane has litigated thousands o... Show more

Alander Pulliam

Alander Pulliam

Alander Pulliam is an american film producer,author, actor, writer, business owner and investor. Running for President of the United States 2024. Forming many corporations throughout his career, spending many years in the major label spectrum, he was responsible for several successes in the music industry. Owner of ABM Streams and ABM Go Networks.

Alander Pulliam is an american film producer,author, actor, writer, business owner and investor. Running for President of the United States 2024. Forming many corporations throughout his career, spending many years in the major label spectrum, he was... Show more

Mathias Segerlund

Mathias Segerlund

Working with cloud for public sector in Sweden. Experienced in security and compliance

Working with cloud for public sector in Sweden. Experienced in security and compliance Show more

Hadas Cassorla

Hadas Cassorla

Hadas Cassorla, JD, MBA, CISSP, CIPT has a lot of letters after her name, but the three letters she cares the most about are Y-E-S. Marrying her business, legal, IT and improv backgrounds, she helps organizations build strong, actionable and implementable security programs by getting buy-in from the boardroom to the basement. Her focus is on helping companies enable scaled, thoughtful security. She has built corporate security offices from ground-up and help develop them into departments of Security as a Service. When not managing security, Hadas works as an improvisational actor and corporate trainer, teaching companies how to get to “yes” and stay on course in a fast-changing world where the unexpected happens every day.

Hadas Cassorla, JD, MBA, CISSP, CIPT has a lot of letters after her name, but the three letters she cares the most about are Y-E-S. Marrying her business, legal, IT and improv backgrounds, she helps organizations build strong, actionable and implemen... Show more

Mary Hardy

Mary Hardy

Mary Hardy has more than a decade of specialized experience as an in-house open source attorney for large tech companies, advising on all aspects of the use of, creation of, and interaction with open source. She helps enable the responsible contribution to and adoption of open source AI. She has advised on large-scale Linux kernel contributions, merger and remediation strategies, and authored and delivered open source training to thousands of engineers.

Mary Hardy has more than a decade of specialized experience as an in-house open source attorney for large tech companies, advising on all aspects of the use of, creation of, and interaction with open source. She helps enable the responsible contribut... Show more

Bedabrata Bora

Bedabrata Bora

Results-driven Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience in full-stack development (backend
heavy), automation, and cloud solutions.

Results-driven Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience in full-stack development (backend heavy), automation, and cloud solutions. Show more

Mohamed Farahat

Mohamed Farahat

Mr. Mohamed Farahat is a lawyer admitted before the Egyptian Courts of Appeal and Administrative Judiciary, a member of the United Nations High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence, a member of the Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Group of the African Internet Governance Forum, a board member of the African Digital Rights Network and a board member of the Innovation for Change Network in the Middle East and North Africa, and former Vice-Chair of the Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Group of the Internet Governance Forum in North Africa, a member of the Steering committee of the Internet Rights and Principles Alliance.

Mr. Farahat works as a consultant with UNESCO to prepare the report on the AI readiness Assessment of the Egyptian, and he has also worked as a legal expert and consultant with many international governmental and non-governmental organizations such as UNESCO, the International Organization for Migration, UNICEF, and the United Nations Women.

Mr. Mohamed Farahat holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Postgraduate Diploma in International Law - Faculty of Law - Cairo University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Society and Human Rights, a Postgraduate Diploma in Parliamentary Studies, a Postgraduate Diploma in International Negotiations - Faculty of Economics and Political Science - Cairo University, a Postgraduate Diploma in African Studies - Institute of African Research and Studies - Cairo University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Migration and Refugee Studies - The American University in Cairo.

Mr. Mohamed Farahat is a lawyer admitted before the Egyptian Courts of Appeal and Administrative Judiciary, a member of the United Nations High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence, a member of the Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Group of the Af... Show more

Pedro Henriques

Pedro Henriques

I founded BRIDGE IN to help companies establish tech hubs and hire talent in Southern Europe, providing professional soft-landing and business relocation services for startups looking to expand efficiently and with minimal risk. We aim to support decentralized organizations, fostering flexible, resilient companies with diverse talent pools.

With 18 years of experience in building, restructuring, and managing tech businesses, I specialize in go-to-market strategies, revenue growth, digital product strategy, and leading distributed teams across international markets. My career spans roles in executive leadership in multinational firms like Xpand IT, Devoteam, Capgemini, and ESW Capital.

Beyond corporate leadership, I have been a startup advisor, professional trainer, and university lecturer for seven years at Universidade Lusófona. Now, through BRIDGE IN and my mentorship at Founder Institute, I focus on empowering global companies and entrepreneurs to establish a strong presence in Portugal’s thriving tech ecosystem.

I founded BRIDGE IN to help companies establish tech hubs and hire talent in Southern Europe, providing professional soft-landing and business relocation services for startups looking to expand efficiently and with minimal risk. We aim to support dec... Show more

Frode Skaarnes

Frode Skaarnes

I en tid med økt usikkerhet og et sammensatt og uoversiktlig trusselbilde mot både offentlige og private virksomheter, er kunnskap om hvordan man best kan beskytte seg viktig. Frodes lange erfaring fra Forsvaret, utenrikstjenesten, Etterretningstjenesten og Nasjonal sikkerhetsmyndighet gjør at han har mange og gode perspektiver hvordan man blir truffet av dette og hvordan man kan skape robuste systemer for å beskytte seg. Han er kunnskapsrik, engasjerende og beskriver disse alvorlige temaene gjennom historier om alt fra utro tjenere til utspekulert sosial manipulering fra organiserte kriminelle.

I en tid med økt usikkerhet og et sammensatt og uoversiktlig trusselbilde mot både offentlige og private virksomheter, er kunnskap om hvordan man best kan beskytte seg viktig. Frodes lange erfaring fra Forsvaret, utenrikstjenesten, Etterretningstjene... Show more

Pascal Gemperli

Pascal Gemperli

Pascal Gemperli is a LegalTech entrepreneur, combining his expertise in engineering and mediation to revolutionize conflict resolution through technology. As the founder of Gemperli Consulting Sàrl, he has developed innovative platforms such as amiable.ch and easydivorce.ch, specializing in technology-assisted online divorce. Holding a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in LegalTech from Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich, he focuses on Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) to make justice more accessible. By enhancing user experience in mediation and ODR, he continues to explore synergies between LegalTech and AI, modernizing conflict resolution with pragmatic and innovative solutions.

Pascal Gemperli is a LegalTech entrepreneur, combining his expertise in engineering and mediation to revolutionize conflict resolution through technology. As the founder of Gemperli Consulting Sàrl, he has developed innovative platforms such as amiab... Show more

Yana Franco

Yana Franco


I have developed immensely strong analytical and negotiation skills working for both Jack Jaffa and Associates and pursue my masters degree at the New School in Media Management with concentration in Data Privacy and Regulations. I have dedicated my time to develop thesis on Lack of Regulations for Data Privacy in USA and Europe.

I have worked under Howard Homonoff, the Senior Advisor for the U.S. Media & Entertainment Industry at Grant Thornton, LLP, Senior Fellow at Columbia Business School’s Institute on Tele-Information. I was trained with professionals from General Counsel for NBC Cable Networks, Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance, as well as with professionals for a U.S. District Court judge.

I have developed immensely strong analytical and negotiation skills working for both Jack Jaffa and Associates and pursue my masters degree at the New School in Media Management with concentration in Data Privacy and Regulations. I have dedicated m... Show more

Ewald Horn

Ewald Horn

Ewald is a notorious freelancer with questionable coding ethics and even worse barista skills. When he's not screwing up a good coffee, he can be found messing up some poor PM's day. In his spare time, he plays with his dog and wishes he had a real job, like a lawyer.

Ewald is a notorious freelancer with questionable coding ethics and even worse barista skills. When he's not screwing up a good coffee, he can be found messing up some poor PM's day. In his spare time, he plays with his dog and wishes he had a real j... Show more

Christina Aar

Christina Aar

Christina Aar
Utdannet jurist og har videreutdanning innenfor forvaltningsinformatikk. Tjenesteansvarlig for personvern i EYs rådgivningsvirksomhet. Hun har godt over 20 års erfaring innen de fleste sidene av personvern- og informasjonssikkerhetsarbeid i både private og store offentlige virksomheter, både som fagansvarlig og i en koordinerende rolle.

Christina Aar Utdannet jurist og har videreutdanning innenfor forvaltningsinformatikk. Tjenesteansvarlig for personvern i EYs rådgivningsvirksomhet. Hun har godt over 20 års erfaring innen de fleste sidene av personvern- og informasjonssikkerhetsarb... Show more

Melanie Lindahl

Melanie Lindahl

Discovering and solving problems for students, faculty, and staff, Melanie enhances web experiences through user research, design, and donuts at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.

Discovering and solving problems for students, faculty, and staff, Melanie enhances web experiences through user research, design, and donuts at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law. Show more

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