Orlin Vasilev is Principal Open Source and Cloud Native Technology Advocate at SUSE. Community Manager for Project Harbor and Project K3s as part of the Cloud Native team. Second term CNCF Ambassador and driving the biggest Meetup Group in Bulgaria and Kubernetes Community Days Sofia organizer.. KubeCon CfP review board member and co-chair for Track 101 and Community. Previously SysAdmin/Dev/SRE/System engineering roles for over 15 years! Located in Bulgaria, Europe! Father of two - a girl and a boy! Passionate snowboarder, DIY and semi-professional BBQ Pitmaster and baker.

Orlin Vasilev is Principal Open Source and Cloud Native Technology Advocate at SUSE. Community Manager for Project Harbor and Project K3s as part of the Cloud Native team. Second term CNCF Ambassador and driving the biggest Meetup Group in Bulgaria ... Show more

Patience Muwanguzi is a Ugandan lawyer and human rights advocate with experience at the intersection of law, digital rights, civic space, and access to justice. Her work focuses on how legal systems, technology, and state power affect marginalised communities, including LGBTI persons, particularly in restrictive political environments.

She has worked on human rights litigation, legal research, and advocacy relating to freedom of association, digital safety, and the protection of lawyers, activists, and vulnerable communities. Patience has contributed to national and international research initiatives, including collaborative work with Lawyers for Lawyers (Netherlands), and has engaged with United Nations human rights mechanisms on issues affecting civic space, legal defence work, and the protection of LGBTI-related advocacy.

She has supported LGBTI organisations and individuals through legal representation, strategic litigation, and community-based advocacy, including work on access to justice, safety, and digital security. Her experience also includes conducting digital rights awareness and safety trainings for activists and community members, with a focus on understanding digital risks, surveillance, and the use of digital evidence.

Patience brings a practical, Global South–grounded perspective shaped by lived experience, legal practice, and engagement with communities. Her work is driven by a commitment to inclusive, people-centered approaches to digital rights, justice, and resilience.

Patience Muwanguzi is a Ugandan lawyer and human rights advocate with experience at the intersection of law, digital rights, civic space, and access to justice. Her work focuses on how legal systems, technology, and state power affect marginalised co... Show more

FIstro on the cloud

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Aimee is a founding Partner at Perry & Villarreal, LLP. Aimee’s love for education and her student centered approach to practicing law stems from a family of teachers, and from a father who retired as a superintendent. Many summers and evenings were spent helping her mom put up bulletin boards in her classroom or creating materials for her class. Conversations with her dad about life as a director of curriculum, assistant superintendent and superintendent have helped her to understand her client’s needs on a more personal level.

As an attorney, Aimee strives to understand a client’s short-term, intermediate, and long-term goals. This allows her to assist the client with day to day operations, while planning for the long-term needs of the local educational agency and students. Aimee’s practice is focused on special education and student matters. She has worked with local educational agencies across the state for over a decade navigate difficult IEP and 504 team meetings, student discipline matters, CDE, OAH and OCR complaints. Her expertise also includes inter and intra-district student transfer issues, student records, mandatory reporting, bullying, immunizations, mask requirements, medication administration, as well as representing local educational agencies in due process, and a myriad of other student and special education related issues.

Aimee earned her undergraduate degree from San Diego State University, where she majored in International Business. Ms. Perry is fluent in Spanish and gained a certificate to do business in Spanish as part of her major at San Diego State. Ms. Perry earned her law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.

As a mother of two young daughters, Aimee spends her free time with them and her husband, normally playing at the park or going on bike rides. She enjoys traveling, doing art and science projects with her daughters, and going to the beach.

Aimee is a founding Partner at Perry & Villarreal, LLP. Aimee’s love for education and her student centered approach to practicing law stems from a family of teachers, and from a father who retired as a superintendent. Many summers and evenings wer... Show more

Software Developer turned Power Platform and RPA Developer. Legal Tech in the horizon...

Software Developer turned Power Platform and RPA Developer. Legal Tech in the horizon... Show more

Natalia-Rozalia Avlona is a lawyer and Postdoctoral Researcher for the ERC-funded DataSpace project at the Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen. She recently completed her PhD in Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow within the DCODE project. Her research focuses on the responsible development and deployment of AI systems in high-risk domains, particularly in healthcare.
She extensively employs qualitative methods, such as ethnography and action research, with the long-term aim of designing a transdisciplinary space of mutual elucidation between how policymakers envision and regulate data-driven technologies and how the established regulatory frameworks both facilitate and constrain the workflows of computer scientists and domain experts.
Natalia's academic background includes law studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2006) and an LLM in Human Rights Law from King’s College London (2007). She also pursued coursework in the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London, and in the Department of Curating Contemporary Art at the Royal College of Art.
Specialising in the intersection of emerging technologies, law, and society, she has worked for over a decade on the legal and ethical implications of emerging technologies. She has held positions in several organisations and European research programmes across the UK, Belgium, Greece, and Cyprus, including the Future Emerging Technologies Unit (DG CONNECT, European Commission), the Royal College of Art, the University of Nicosia, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the Organisation of Industrial Property in Greece, the General Secretariat for Gender Equality, and the Greek Universities Network (GUnet). Before joining the University of Copenhagen, she was a Research Fellow at the Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP), where she led the AMIF ATHENA research programme.
From 2019 to 2021, she also worked as a researcher for the Horizon 2020 project TARGET: Taking a Reflexive Approach to Gender Equality for Institutional Transformation.
She is currently a member of the Management Committee of the Cost Action Platform Work Inclusion Living Lab (P-WILL). and previously of the COST Action From Sharing to Caring (CA16121). In 2020, she co-founded the techno-feminist hacking network Restorative Infrastructures.
Beyond her academic work, Natalia is deeply committed to feminist ethics and activism in the commons and Social and Solidarity Economy. She has run workshops on Wikipedia for the Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) sector; co-organised feminist workshops on FOSS at Hackerspace.gr (Django Girls Athens), techno-feminist festivals (/EtcAthens), and (un)conferences on the commons. She has also delivered seminars on gender and open technologies, as well as gender and SSE. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she co-initiated Emergency Making Aid, a local bottom-up initiative of makers, architects, and researchers that produced and donated 3D-printed protective equipment to public hospitals.

Natalia-Rozalia Avlona is a lawyer and Postdoctoral Researcher for the ERC-funded DataSpace project at the Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen. She recently completed her PhD in Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen as a ... Show more

Sinéad Lunny is Managing Director of Vocalis, a NI-based voice and communication skills training company.

A lawyer for many years, Sinéad draws on her courtroom experience and Speech and Drama skillset to provide unique, fun, top quality training in how to use one’s voice for maximum effect.

Two dramatic life experiences resulted in her decision to change career in 2017. An almost fatal car accident and being wheelchair-bound for 6 months, and watching her son undergo unexpected life-saving heart surgery as a tiny baby.

Sinéad is now an award-winning trainer, actor, voiceover artist, event host and keynote speaker. She was the 2024 winner of the FSB regional award for Top Entrepreneur and runs a 200-strong Speech and Drama school. She is often invited to contribute to radio discussions about voice, words and language, speaking confidence, accent and dialect and career change.

As well as in the corporate world, Sinéad uses her voice to support causes close to her heart such as the A1 Road Safety Campaign, Children's Heartbeat Trust and campaigning to CCEA for more accommodation for students who stammer.

Clients include BT, EOS, Liberty IT, Danske, Almac, Citi, Bank of Ireland, Savills, Queen’s University Belfast, Tughans Solicitors, The Law Society of NI and NHS.

Sinéad partners with several Tech clients, both in group and individual settings, coaching them to "own the room" through effective vocal skills, stage presence, clarity, storytelling and gravitas. Her training is unique, fun, practical and, of course, always evidenced by theory. Once a lawyer, always a lawyer!

Sinéad Lunny is Managing Director of Vocalis, a NI-based voice and communication skills training company. A lawyer for many years, Sinéad draws on her courtroom experience and Speech and Drama skillset to provide unique, fun, top quality training ... Show more

Amélie E. Koran is currently the Senior Technology Advocate for Splunk and recently served as the Deputy Chief Information Officer and most recently as Chief Technology Officer for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General. However, Amélie’s path prior to today took her the long way around − through multiple industry sectors, academia, and the public sector. Her professional experience includes time spent at The Walt Disney Company, Carnegie Mellon University’s CERT/CC, Mandiant, The World Bank, Constellation Energy (now Exelon) and The American Chemical Society. She began her time in the public sector as Lead Enterprise Security Architect for the U.S. Department of the Interior, eventually moving on to lead Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation implementation for the U.S. Treasury Department. Amélie later spent time on a leadership development rotation as part of the President’s Management Council Fellowship serving the Federal CIO in supporting cybersecurity policy analysis and legislative review, where she took an active role in the government-wide Open Data Initiative and helped in giving “birth” to the United States Digital Service (USDS). She’s an ardent advocate for innovative approaches to hiring talent and rationally applying security strategies and technologies for the public and private sector.

In her free time she collects movie memorabilia, toys and LEGO sets and swims and bicycles for exercise and fun. She’s an avid motorcyclist, having ridden the Iron Butt 50CC Challenge in 2010 on her way to BlackHat and DEFCON. She volunteers at local security conferences, primarily BSides DC and BSides NoVA, but can also be seen at BSides Las Vegas and DEFCON as a Goon. She’s married to a wonderful spouse (also a techie) and became a recent parent to two precious kittens at the end of October. While working for Stan “The Man” Lee, she received her superhero nickname when helping move his personal comic book collection to the company vaults from his original home in the hills overlooking Hollywood. Her original foray into the Internet was in 1993, building one of the first 1000 websites ever, called the “Star Wars Multimedia Archive”, and then in 1996 built the preeminent film and television music website, SoundtrackNet, which she ran until 2012 when she sold it to focus more towards her main career. While she plays the drums, she’s not very good at them, but can at least keep time.

Twitter: @webjedi

Amélie E. Koran is currently the Senior Technology Advocate for Splunk and recently served as the Deputy Chief Information Officer and most recently as Chief Technology Officer for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspe... Show more

Houda Hmida est conseillère de service public en formation à l’École Nationale d’Administration (ENA) de Tunisie. Doctorante en droit privé et sciences criminelles à la Faculté de droit et des sciences politiques de Tunis, elle est également membre active de plusieurs laboratoires et associations juridiques, notamment le laboratoire de recherche sur le règlement des litiges et voies d’exécution et l’Association Tunisienne de Droit à la Santé (ATDS).

Ex-Avocate et enseignante universitaire en droit du patient et droit médical, Houda cumule une solide expérience professionnelle et académique dans le domaine du droit, avec un intérêt particulier pour les questions liées à la protection des données personnelles, à la responsabilité civile médicale et aux défis juridiques de l’intelligence artificielle.

Passionnée par les enjeux éthiques et réglementaires des technologies émergentes, elle intervient régulièrement lors de colloques internationaux et contribue à la réflexion sur une intelligence artificielle responsable et respectueuse des droits fondamentaux.

Houda Hmida est conseillère de service public en formation à l’École Nationale d’Administration (ENA) de Tunisie. Doctorante en droit privé et sciences criminelles à la Faculté de droit et des sciences politiques de Tunis, elle est également membre ... Show more

Apasionado por la lucha contra el cibercrimen, con una trayectoria que combina experiencia operativa, investigación y liderazgo estratégico. Ex Oficial de Gendarmería Nacional Argentina y Police Advisor para Naciones Unidas, donde lideré iniciativas claves en contextos internacionales de alta exigencia. Instructor y mentor de fuerzas de seguridad y organismos judiciales. Actualmente, me desempeño como Analista Senior de Ciber Fraude en ICBC, desarrollo e impulso estrategias que fortalecen la protección frente al fraude y brindo asistencia técnica especializada a las distintas áreas de la institución.

Apasionado por la lucha contra el cibercrimen, con una trayectoria que combina experiencia operativa, investigación y liderazgo estratégico. Ex Oficial de Gendarmería Nacional Argentina y Police Advisor para Naciones Unidas, donde lideré iniciativas ... Show more

Ingénieur en sécurité informatique passionné par la protection des systèmes d'information, je consacre ma carrière à la sécurisation des environnements numériques, à la gestion des risques cyber et à la réponse aux incidents. Fort d’une expertise avérée en gouvernance, risque et conformité (GRC), j’accompagne les organisations dans la mise en œuvre de systèmes de management de la sécurité de l’information (SMSI) conformes aux standards internationaux, notamment la norme ISO 27001.

Mon profil technique est renforcé par des certifications reconnues telles que :

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer – pour le déploiement de SMSI efficaces,

CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator) – pour l’investigation numérique et la réponse aux incidents,

CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) – pour la détection proactive des vulnérabilités,

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) – pour une base solide en réseaux et infrastructures.

Actuellement Responsable de la Sécurité des Systèmes d’Information (RSSI), j’interviens également en tant que consultant en cybersécurité et GRC, avec une approche pragmatique orientée résultats, conformité et résilience organisationnelle.

Ingénieur en sécurité informatique passionné par la protection des systèmes d'information, je consacre ma carrière à la sécurisation des environnements numériques, à la gestion des risques cyber et à la réponse aux incidents. Fort d’une expertise avé... Show more

Ali has been serving international clients with a nexus in the UAE for the best part of a decade, with a focus on web3 over the past three years. Retained clients include exchanges, OTC desks, RWA tokenisation projects, infrastructure, DePin and marketing. Ali sat on the focus groups for VARA in 2022 and works with the Dubai Legal Affairs Department in devising and designing ecosystem augmentation programmes, such as web3 legal hackathons. Ali is also the co-chair of the Institute of Directors web3 Special Interest Group in the UK and a member of the Middle East Stablecoin Association.

Ali has been serving international clients with a nexus in the UAE for the best part of a decade, with a focus on web3 over the past three years. Retained clients include exchanges, OTC desks, RWA tokenisation projects, infrastructure, DePin and mark... Show more

Daniel Fernando Mejía Terán.
Abogado especializado en Derecho de Empresa y Nuevas Tecnologías. Especialista Magna Cum Laude en Compliance y Anticorrupción por la Universidad Hemisferios. Msc (c) en Ciencias Económicas. Msc (c) en Propiedad Intelectual y Derecho Tecnológico. Líder implementador de la ISO 27001 y Chief AI Officer.

Actualmente se desempeña como asesora de grandes empresas tecnológicas a nivel nacional e internacional, además de, importantes empresas del sector bancario y de seguros en materia de protección de datos personales, uso ético de IA, Derecho de consumo, Compliance y Propiedad Intelectual.

Daniel Fernando Mejía Terán. Abogado especializado en Derecho de Empresa y Nuevas Tecnologías. Especialista Magna Cum Laude en Compliance y Anticorrupción por la Universidad Hemisferios. Msc (c) en Ciencias Económicas. Msc (c) en Propiedad Intelect... Show more

FARIA, Milena De Bonis, licenciada em Administração de Empresas e Direito: 4293-A, Faculdade São Francisco de Barreiras - Bahía (FASB). Pós-graduada em: Administração de Empresas: Gerência de Negócios; e Pós-graduada em Perícia Criminal - Escola Superior de Ensino Verbo Jurídico - Porto Alegre / RS. Mestre em Ciências Jurídicas pela Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa. Pós graduada em Neurociência do Comportamento. MBA em Tecnologia para Negócios e em Neuromarketing, cursando MBA em Neurociência , Consumo e Marketing. Docente Universitária nos cursos de Administração (Marketing) e Direito . Coordenadora Núcleo de Julgamento Processos Administrativos - PROCON /TO, Assessora Fórum .

FARIA, Milena De Bonis, licenciada em Administração de Empresas e Direito: 4293-A, Faculdade São Francisco de Barreiras - Bahía (FASB). Pós-graduada em: Administração de Empresas: Gerência de Negócios; e Pós-graduada em Perícia Criminal - Escola Sup... Show more

Christian Quicaño es un Ingeniero en Inteligencia Artificial con una Maestría en IA y más de 18 años de experiencia en desarrollo web, ingeniería móvil y soluciones impulsadas por Machine Learning. Su trayectoria profesional lo ha llevado a especializarse en aprendizaje profundo, procesamiento de lenguaje natural (NLP) y computación en el borde, integrando modelos de IA en dispositivos móviles y plataformas en la nube.

Actualmente, trabaja en LATAM Airlines como Senior Machine Learning Engineer, donde desarrolla y optimiza modelos de IA para mejorar la eficiencia operativa y la experiencia del cliente. Anteriormente, en GIPHY, lideró el desarrollo de aplicaciones de IA, optimizando modelos de lenguaje como GPT para mejorar la búsqueda y recomendaciones de contenido. También ha trabajado en la integración de CoreML para llevar experiencias de IA en tiempo real a dispositivos móviles.

Como Microsoft Certified en Azure AI, combina su experiencia técnica con una fuerte pasión por la educación, habiendo enseñado IA y ML por más de 6 años en Udemy, formando a la próxima generación de profesionales en inteligencia artificial. Además, ha desarrollado soluciones de impacto social como Lector Billetes Perú y JurisPeruAI, que utilizan IA para mejorar la accesibilidad y el acceso a la información legal.

Apasionado por la innovación y la democratización de la IA, continúa explorando nuevas tecnologías y colaborando en proyectos que expanden los límites del Machine Learning en la nube y en dispositivos móviles.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianquicano/?locale=en_US

Christian Quicaño es un Ingeniero en Inteligencia Artificial con una Maestría en IA y más de 18 años de experiencia en desarrollo web, ingeniería móvil y soluciones impulsadas por Machine Learning. Su trayectoria profesional lo ha llevado a especiali... Show more

"As a J.D. holder and certified mediator with the Mediation Center of the Pacific (Hawaii), the Florida Supreme Court (Family Mediation), and the Tennessee Supreme Court (Family and General Civil Mediation), I possess a strong foundation in dispute resolution. Additionally, I serve as a divorce coach, helping individuals navigate the complexities of divorce. My work also extends to peacemaking and peacebuilding initiatives, where I strive to foster greater understanding, empathy, and harmony within communities."

"As a J.D. holder and certified mediator with the Mediation Center of the Pacific (Hawaii), the Florida Supreme Court (Family Mediation), and the Tennessee Supreme Court (Family and General Civil Mediation), I possess a strong foundation in dispu... Show more

Dr. Victoria J. Dinger is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator in County, Family, Dependency, Circuit Civil, and Appellate Court cases, as well as a Florida Qualified Arbitrator. As the Executive Director of the Institute of Mediation and Arbitration, she specializes in conflict resolution, mediation training, and arbitration services. With an extensive background in cognitive psychology and dispute resolution, Dr. Dinger has successfully mediated complex cases involving high-conflict personalities and multifaceted legal issues.
Dr. Dinger has presented at national and international conferences on mediation ethics, advanced negotiation strategies, and dispute resolution innovations. She serves on the Supreme Court of Florida Mediator Qualifications and Discipline Review Board and is the Co-Chair of the APFM Verified Training Committee. Her passion lies in equipping ADR professionals with the tools needed to navigate evolving challenges in conflict resolution.

Dr. Victoria J. Dinger is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator in County, Family, Dependency, Circuit Civil, and Appellate Court cases, as well as a Florida Qualified Arbitrator. As the Executive Director of the Institute of Mediation and Arbit... Show more

Harold Oehler is the primary author of the Florida Mediation Best Practices Handbook, Florida’s first best practices handbook for mediation. Harold is one of only approximately 140 mediators in the United States to be inducted into the American College of Civil Trial Mediators. He is also a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Mr. Oehler is past Chairman of the Mediation and Arbitration Section of the Hillsborough County Bar Association and serves on the Executive Council of the Florida Bar’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. In 2022, Harold received the ADR Section’s MVP Award for his work in engaging mediators, trial lawyers and their clients to improve mediation together. This CLE is part of that ongoing collaborative effort.

Mr. Oehler has sat in every seat in the mediation room during his legal career having worked both as a trial lawyer and as an in-house General Counsel who attended mediations throughout the country in the decision maker’s seat. Having spent more than three decades mediating from every seat in the room, Harold’s unique legal and business background allows him to connect with decision makers, adjusters and trial lawyers during mediation.

Harold Oehler is the primary author of the Florida Mediation Best Practices Handbook, Florida’s first best practices handbook for mediation. Harold is one of only approximately 140 mediators in the United States to be inducted into the American Coll... Show more

I am a Mediator, Arbitrator, Special Master, and former Law Secretary for 30 years in the New York State Court System.

I have 30 years of experience negotiating cases on behalf of judges in the NYS court system including working in the commercial division (1994-2023). I earned an LLM in International Dispute Resolution at Fordham Law School (2022) and became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (2022). In 2023, I retired as a law clerk to embark on a career in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Before becoming a full-time mediator, I trained for over 4 years, over 200 hours of training. I am certified in Florida, which required another 40-hour round of training, numerous observations of experienced mediators in the field, and criminal and personal background checks after being fingerprinted. I am also mediator qualified in the State of New Jersey,

As a full-time mediator and special master, I mediate commercial division cases, business disputes, business divorces, contract disputes, real estate, personal injury, employment, and anything else I am assigned or hired to resolve. I serve on court rosters with mandatory periods of free time and provide substantial pro bono work as a mediator. I bill at $400 per hour. I have done arbitration work for FINRA since 2018. I am chair-qualified and also FINRA mediation-qualified.

I am a Mediator, Arbitrator, Special Master, and former Law Secretary for 30 years in the New York State Court System. I have 30 years of experience negotiating cases on behalf of judges in the NYS court system including working in the commercial ... Show more

MEGAN M. KELLY, a Michigan native and University of Denver law graduate, practiced law in Denver before founding her solo firm in Naples, Florida, in May 2018. Megan's practice extends across Florida and Colorado, and she is also licensed in the District of Columbia.
As a lawyer Megan's services focus on private client services, including estate planning, trust and estate administration and business succession planning,

Megan brings a wealth of professional as well as personal experience to her practice. As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator for Circuit Court and Family Law cases, Megan is also dedicated to promoting alternative dispute resolution. Her mission is to help clients minimize the financial and emotional strain of litigation and craft solutions that center on the individual needs of the parties while also contributing to a more efficient court system.
Throughout her years of practice, Megan has sought to cultivate a robust network of trusted industry professionals, establishing herself as a valuable resource for her clients. Her professional philosophy centers on efficiency, simplicity, and clarity, with a commitment to exceeding client expectations.
Beyond her legal pursuits, Megan is actively involved in the Catholic community in Naples, and also enjoys watching her teens perform competitve cheerleading, horseback riding and competitive soccer. She keeps her battery running with yoga, running, skiing (in Colorado not Florida!), and her book club.

MEGAN M. KELLY, a Michigan native and University of Denver law graduate, practiced law in Denver before founding her solo firm in Naples, Florida, in May 2018. Megan's practice extends across Florida and Colorado, and she is also licensed in the Dist... Show more

Since being admitted to the Florida Bar in 1976, I have practiced in various fields of law, such as civil trial and family law. I was President of the Lee County Personal Injury Association, and the Southwest Florida Trial Lawyers Association. In recent years, I have focused on Mediation and Arbitration, including “hybrid” Mediation/Arbitrations. I have led, since September 2020, a group of Arbitrators who meet twice a month, by Zoom, to discuss best practices and techniques. The ADR section has approved 1/3 of the hours of the discussion group for credit towards

Since being admitted to the Florida Bar in 1976, I have practiced in various fields of law, such as civil trial and family law. I was President of the Lee County Personal Injury Association, and the Southwest Florida Trial Lawyers Association. In rec... Show more

Steven Gard practiced the majority of his nearly 50 year legal career in the areas of securities litigation and arbitration. He has authored many articles and spoken on securities topics at legal education and securities industry seminars. He has also served as an arbitrator and mediator for FINRA, the New York Stock Exchange and the American Arbitration Association, as well as an instructor for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Mr. Gard is a native of Detroit, Michigan, and has practiced law since 1976. He received his undergraduate degree with honors from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Mr. Gard was certified in 2010 and re-certified in 2015 by The Florida Bar as an expert in the field of business litigation. Mr. Gard is licensed to practice law in the states of Florida, Georgia and Missouri, and in several federal district and appellate courts. In 2017 Mr. Gard joined the faculty of the National Attorneys General Training and Research Institute, a national group of approximately 150 faculty members who train attorneys in state Attorneys General offices throughout the country. Since then, he has participated in national training programs which included trial advocacy, effective legal writing, motion practice, e-discovery; settlement strategies, and deposition techniques. Mr. Gard retired in 2020 from law practice to begin mediating full time. He is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court and County Court Civil Mediator, a certified Federal Court Mediator in the Middle District of Florida, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators. He also serves as a mediator and arbitrator for the Florida Bar Fee Arbitration program and the Florida Lemon Law Program.

Specialties: Securities and financial services litigation, arbitration and mediation.

Steven Gard practiced the majority of his nearly 50 year legal career in the areas of securities litigation and arbitration. He has authored many articles and spoken on securities topics at legal education and securities industry seminars. He has als... Show more

Qualified Chartered Accountant, backed by approximately four years of post-qualification expertise in diverse Accounting Functions, Auditing & Assurance Services (including Statutory Audits, Internal Audits, and Tax Audits), and Statutory Compliances.

Qualified Chartered Accountant, backed by approximately four years of post-qualification expertise in diverse Accounting Functions, Auditing & Assurance Services (including Statutory Audits, Internal Audits, and Tax Audits), and Statutory Compliances... Show more

Bijan is Veterans Affairs Canada's Power BI Champion (and also an Analytics Lead and Power BI Architect on his own time) who believes data isn’t just the new oil—it’s the new gossip, and he’s here to help you spill the tea 🍵. With a career spent building scalable data solutions across the public and private sectors, Bijan specializes in integrating Power BI with Azure DevOps and the Power Platform, making sure your BI ecosystem is as organized as a well-maintained star schema.

Known for his engaging (and occasionally punny) approach, Bijan will have you thinking about your data models like they’re Shakespearean plays—full of relationships, some cross-filtering drama, and the occasional circular reference tragedy 🗡. He’s passionate about turning data chaos into order, and if he could, he’d marry a well-crafted DAX formula (yes, he's single).

When he’s not teaching others how to build balanced BI ecosystems, you can find him chasing down errant joins or debating whether “self-service BI” is just a fancy way of saying “everyone’s now a data analyst.” Spoiler alert: It is. 🙄

Bijan is Veterans Affairs Canada's Power BI Champion (and also an Analytics Lead and Power BI Architect on his own time) who believes data isn’t just the new oil—it’s the new gossip, and he’s here to help you spill the tea 🍵. With a career spent bui... Show more

Hamza Sohaib, at just 16 years old, is a talented trustee at Kirklees Youth Alliance, dedicated to empowering young people through education and technology. Hamza combines his passion for youth work and tech to equip young people with essential skills, preparing them for future careers in the tech industry and fostering leadership, innovation, and problem-solving. His work aims to provide youth with the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world.

Hamza Sohaib, at just 16 years old, is a talented trustee at Kirklees Youth Alliance, dedicated to empowering young people through education and technology. Hamza combines his passion for youth work and tech to equip young people with essential skill... Show more

Marketing professional and community engagement enthusiast

Marketing professional and community engagement enthusiast Show more

2021-heute: Gründer des Online-Gesetzbuchs lexmea.de
Seit 2020: Doktorand ("KI-Regulierung") und wiss. Mit. am Lehrstuhl für Öffentliches Recht und Recht der Digitalisierung (Prof. Dr. Wischmeyer), Universität Bielefeld
2020-2021: Referent Themenentwicklung ‚demokratische Digitalisierung‘, SPD Parteivorstand, Willy-Brandt-Haus
2018-2020: Jurist mit erster Staatsprüfung, Grundsatzreferat Digitalisierung des Bundesministeriums für Justiz sowie in der Geschäftsstelle der Datenethikkommission
2019-2020: Lehrbeauftragter, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
2015-2017: Mitarbeiter am Lehrstuhl für Öffentliches Recht und Völkerrecht, LMU München
2011-2018: Studium der Rechtswissenschaften, LMU München (Dipl. Jur. Univ.)
2012-2016: Studium der Politikwissenschaften, HfP München (Dipl. sc. pol. Univ.)

2021-heute: Gründer des Online-Gesetzbuchs lexmea.de Seit 2020: Doktorand ("KI-Regulierung") und wiss. Mit. am Lehrstuhl für Öffentliches Recht und Recht der Digitalisierung (Prof. Dr. Wischmeyer), Universität Bielefeld 2020-2021: Referent Themene... Show more

Alma Mater - VJTI 2014 - BTech Electronics and Telecommunication

Have around 10 yrs of experience in AI and ML and currently working with LTIMindtree as Senior Specialist - AI and ML

In past have worked with companies like Fractal Analytics , CitiusTech , Think Analytics , Aureus Analytics and Auronova Consulting

Domains primarily worked upon are FMCG/CPG, Retail, BFSI, Fintech, HealthCare

Alma Mater - VJTI 2014 - BTech Electronics and Telecommunication Have around 10 yrs of experience in AI and ML and currently working with LTIMindtree as Senior Specialist - AI and ML In past have worked with companies like Fractal Analytics ,... Show more

Christina M. Jones is a survivor and a champion for change. Having experienced sexual assault, she has transformed her lived experience into a powerful force for advocacy and reform, particularly for marginalized communities. Her journey—from survivor to leader—has been defined by resilience, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to creating systems that empower, uplift, and protect those in need.

Today, Christina serves as Chief Executive of External Relations for BWJP, a national nonprofit at the forefront of systemic reform in the criminal and civil justice systems for survivors of gender-based violence. Her leadership has been pivotal, transforming BWJP’s reach and impact through strategic partnerships, innovative communications, and an astounding 1500% increase in funding, including numerous six- and seven-figure foundation grants. Christina’s work at BWJP is deeply informed by her personal journey, and she uses her voice and experience to amplify the needs of survivors across the country.

Before joining BWJP, Christina’s unique background shaped her career in criminal justice. As a former prosecutor focused on sexual violence cases, she connected with survivors on a personal level, understanding both their pain and resilience. In her roles at the DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG), she implemented impactful youth policies and programs, including the DC Teen Dating Violence Summit, which empowered youth to navigate issues of consent and safety. Earlier, as Assistant Chief for the Criminal and Juvenile Section, she supervised attorneys, shaped criminal justice policy, and co-developed the Special Victims Unit, becoming an advocate within a system she aimed to reform from the inside out.

Christina’s commitment to change goes beyond legal advocacy. She is a passionate mentor and advocate for Emerging Leaders, fostering the next generation of changemakers. She has led training sessions for large audiences, designed federal and private-sector workshops, and developed dynamic programs that help leaders connect, support, and amplify their voices. Her workshops have empowered Emerging Leaders across various industries, equipping them with tools to navigate complex challenges, champion innovation, and make meaningful contributions. Christina’s dedication to mentoring young professionals is evident in the countless leaders who now carry forward her teachings of justice, resilience, and purpose.

In addition to her role at BWJP, Christina is the founder and CEO of Command Joy Co. LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to sexual assault prevention, sexual harassment training, and safety within faith-based organizations. Through Command Joy Co., Christina has extended her advocacy into faith communities, helping congregations create safer environments. In 2024, her “Breaking Silence: Black Women, Sexual Assault, and the Church” conversation series reached over 4,500 people, sparking vital discussions on safety, healing, and justice.

Christina’s expertise and voice have also resonated through media, with her insights featured in Time Magazine, Sirius XM Urban Radio, CBS Radio, Yahoo News, and numerous legal journals. Her writings advocate for Black women and girls, shedding light on issues that are often overlooked, and creating a platform for the marginalized.

Christina resides in Washington, DC, with her husband Jason, their son Xavier, and their cat Zamunda. A leader at home and in her community, she serves as the PTO President at her son’s school and is a member of Mocha Moms DC Chapter. Guided by her faith and a commitment to justice, Christina’s journey is a powerful narrative of resilience, leadership, and the belief that we can build a world where justice, safety, and dignity belong to all.

Christina M. Jones is a survivor and a champion for change. Having experienced sexual assault, she has transformed her lived experience into a powerful force for advocacy and reform, particularly for marginalized communities. Her journey—from survivo... Show more

Double qualified lawyer (England and Wales and Romania) with nine years of experience in international dispute resolution. Strong interest in legal tech and its impact on solving disputes. Founder of ArbTech - an online discussion forum that fosters cross-disciplinary dialogue on the future of justice and technology.

Double qualified lawyer (England and Wales and Romania) with nine years of experience in international dispute resolution. Strong interest in legal tech and its impact on solving disputes. Founder of ArbTech - an online discussion forum that fosters ... Show more