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

Vera Mafra

Vera Mafra

Verinha Mafra is a leader in technology, agility, and data, with over two decades of experience at Banco do Brasil, driving strategic projects and digital transformation. She led international initiatives, helped establish the bank’s artificial intelligence unit, and developed agile processes tailored for data science. Currently, she leads the implementation of agility, IT architecture, quality, and UX at BBTS. Verinha holds a Law degree, a postgraduate degree in Software Project Management, and is currently pursuing an MBA in Project and Agile Methodologies. She also holds certifications in AI and leadership from institutions such as MIT, Harvard, University of Chicago, PUCRS, and Insper. Since 2021, she has been a speaker and panelist at events such as Agile Trends and Banco do Brasil Digital Week (BBDW). She focuses on connecting people, processes, and technology to deliver real outcomes and strategic impact.

Verinha Mafra is a leader in technology, agility, and data, with over two decades of experience at Banco do Brasil, driving strategic projects and digital transformation. She led international initiatives, helped establish the bank’s artificial intel... Show more

Claudia Marcionni

Claudia Marcionni

🌟 Claudia Marcionni
Experta en Transformación Paradigmática, Innovación, Agilidad, Bienestar Organizacional y Liderazgo Evolutivo
Abogada, Enterprise Agile Coach, Coach Profesional y Educativa, Coach Ejecutiva y Corporativa, Neurocapacitadora y Educadora Emocional, Maestranda en Gestión Emocional y Bienestar en las Organizaciones, con más de 18 años de experiencia, Claudia Marcionni se ha consolidado como una referente en procesos de cambio, innovación y reinvención en organizaciones públicas, privadas y sociales.
Es creadora del método Efecto Paradigma®, un enfoque único para la transformación de modelos mentales y culturales en personas, equipos y organizaciones. Cofundadora de Coaches Ágiles® y actual líder de la Comunidad ITERA, Claudia ha desarrollado metodologías innovadoras aplicadas a la educación, el liderazgo y la gestión del cambio en entornos corporativos.
Su expertise integra transformación paradigmática y cultural, agilismo blando, neurociencias aplicadas, inteligencia emocional, metodologías ágiles (OKR, Scrum, gestión de proyectos) y diseño de estrategias de innovación y bienestar organizacional.
Ha sido reconocida con premios a la excelencia en coaching, training y consultoría, así como por su labor como speaker internacional y autora. Premiada como Mujer Líder en varias oportunidades. Con una con una Credencial de Honor en China. Y reconocida por su conferencia magistral en la Universidad de Harvard en el marco del V Congreso Mundial de Mujeres Líderes. Actualmente nominada a por su admirable trayectoria, excelencia y cualidades personales, así como por su visión regional y compromiso con la igualdad, como speaker de alto impacto en WEF Ecuador 2025.
Participa activamente en proyectos alineados con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) de la ONU, en especial ODS4 (Educación de calidad) y ODS3 (Bienestar y salud), colaborando con organizaciones internacionales e impulsando una visión integral del liderazgo evolutivo.
Actualmente es coordinadora del Directorio para Argentina de la Fundación CD y la iniciativa Mujeres Líderes América, Agente de Formación de Certificaciones Ágiles de Scrum Manager®, miembro de la Cámara de Comercio Latina en la Costa del Golfo, miembro de la Comisión de relaciones institucionales de la Asociación de emprendedores tecnológicos y embajadora de CEBEL Comisión Internacional por el Bienestar Laboral.
Es autora del newsletter “Bienestar Organizacional: la nueva evolución empresarial”,
Con una trayectoria que fusiona el pensamiento estratégico, la conciencia emocional y la innovación ágil, Claudia Marcionni lidera con una convicción: "Necesitamos liderar la transformación paradigmática para construir el futuro que queremos vivir."
Es conferencista de distintas temáticas, destacando sus recientes participaciones en el V Congreso Mundial de Mujeres Líderes celebrado en la prestigiosa Universidad de Harvard. En el IV Congreso Internacional Líderes Hispanos en Rapa Nui - Isla de Pascua y en el Congreso Internacional de Mujeres Líderes en la Universidad Internacional de Florida (FIU).

🌟 Claudia Marcionni Experta en Transformación Paradigmática, Innovación, Agilidad, Bienestar Organizacional y Liderazgo Evolutivo Abogada, Enterprise Agile Coach, Coach Profesional y Educativa, Coach Ejecutiva y Corporativa, Neurocapacitadora y Ed... Show more

Daniel ONeil

Daniel ONeil

Daniel O’Neil is the CEO and co-founder of PrivacyLabs, a cybersecurity marketplace and consulting startup. Daniel has worked as a Probabilistic Risk Analyst and Software Architect for Probability Management where he developed solutions for communicating uncertainty and risk. He was a contributor to The OPEN Group OPEN FAIR standard and the primary developer of the OPEN FAIR Risk Analysis Tool. Daniel has an Economics degree from San Jose State University.

Daniel O’Neil is the CEO and co-founder of PrivacyLabs, a cybersecurity marketplace and consulting startup. Daniel has worked as a Probabilistic Risk Analyst and Software Architect for Probability Management where he developed solutions for communica... Show more

Alec Foster

Alec Foster

Alec Foster is Chief Prompt Engineer & Responsible AI Lead at MMA Global, co-leading its AI Leadership Coalition and overseeing all AI initiatives. He drives internal AI upskilling for MMA's entire workforce, AI product development, governance frameworks, and revenue-generating opportunities to position MMA as the leading industry association on AI in marketing.

Alec’s academic foundations—an M.St. in AI Ethics from the University of Cambridge and a CIPP/US privacy certification—inform his ethical approach to AI and marketing. He has developed machine learning models to streamline consumer arbitration and serves on boards of algorithmic accountability nonprofits. Beyond MMA, Alec designs large-scale immersive art experiences and teaches electric hydrofoil lessons in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Combining marketing strategy with rigorous ethics, Alec stands at the intersection of innovation and integrity, guiding organizations to harness AI responsibly.

Alec Foster is Chief Prompt Engineer & Responsible AI Lead at MMA Global, co-leading its AI Leadership Coalition and overseeing all AI initiatives. He drives internal AI upskilling for MMA's entire workforce, AI product development, governance framew... Show more

Michelle Sahar

Michelle Sahar

Michelle Sahar is a dedicated cybersecurity policy specialist with extensive experience developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies. She provides expert consulting to clients, focusing on governance, AI, IoT/IT, and cloud security regulations. Her role involves crafting client-centered recommendations aligned with evolving regulatory landscapes and enhancing client partnerships with U.S. government agencies. In addition to her policy expertise, Michelle is a speaker and recently spoke at CES 2025, where she addressed key challenges in cybersecurity for smart cities.

Previously, Michelle operated at Independent Diplomat and supported efforts focused on global cybersecurity resilience by delivering strategic technology management solutions and conducting research for U.N. cyber working groups. Her work included advising developing states on cyber policy and enhancing international ICT and cybersecurity collaborations. As a Project Manager at the Israel National Cyber Directorate, Michelle addressed unemployment challenges in the cyber sector and led an international comparative research study on cyber regulations, resulting in a strategic shift in defining cyber roles and promoting cyber education.

Michelle holds a Master of International Affairs in Cybersecurity Policy and Innovation from Columbia University and a BA in Government from Reichman University. Her military background in the Israeli military, academic contributions at Reichman University, and UN work on cybersecurity matters further demonstrate her commitment and expertise in the field. She remains actively involved in the cybersecurity community through her work with non-profit organizations and professional associations, continually striving to advance cybersecurity and AI practices and policies.

Michelle Sahar is a dedicated cybersecurity policy specialist with extensive experience developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies. She provides expert consulting to clients, focusing on governance, AI, IoT/IT, and cloud security regulation... Show more

Jesse Overbay

Jesse Overbay

Jesse Overbay, JD, brings both legal and business expertise to DoctorsManagement, helping medical practices across all specialties build stronger, more efficient businesses. His approach reduces the stress of practice ownership by providing strategic guidance, backed by a skilled team of DoctorsManagement experts.

Before joining DoctorsManagement, Jesse practiced civil litigation and corporate law in Knoxville, Tennessee, where his dedication to resolving cases through negotiation helped clients achieve favorable outcomes. By examining financials and identifying root issues, he guided many businesses through reorganization and back to profitability. This consultative approach now serves medical practices seeking a trained, objective eye for creating sustainable success.

Jesse holds a Bachelor of Science in Education (Sports Management) with a minor in Business Management, and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence, both from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Jesse Overbay, JD, brings both legal and business expertise to DoctorsManagement, helping medical practices across all specialties build stronger, more efficient businesses. His approach reduces the stress of practice ownership by providing strategic... Show more

Peter Andersen

Peter Andersen

Peter Andersen is an experienced consultant with over 20 years of expertise in ERP and accounting.

Peter has broad experience across different industries and has worked on everything from system development and integration to financial management and business analysis.

Working as a Senior Consultant and Manager of Operations for twodays Talent Academy for Graduates.

Peter Andersen is an experienced consultant with over 20 years of expertise in ERP and accounting. Peter has broad experience across different industries and has worked on everything from system development and integration to financial management ... Show more

Sheena Lakhani

Sheena Lakhani

An International Reiki Master & Teacher, Sheena Lakhani holds over 60 Holistic Therapy Diplomas. She is an International Parliamentary Honorary Diplomat Peace Ambassador and Global Head of Holistic Medicine NWA UN. She is honoured with various degrees including a Bachelor’s in Financial Economics & Sociology from the University of Toronto and a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and International Business from the University of North Carolina. She is the president CEO of a Canadian corporation focused in Investor Relations & Public Relations for publicly traded mining companies.

This multi talented woman does not stop at this. Her Bollywood Chihuahuas Pawparazzi is far-famed, with her two pint-sized pooches – Tara & Hafez – dazzling in Bollywood-Town (B-Town). The names resonate with Sheena’s core beliefs – Green Tara Buddhist mantra, and Hafez, named after her second cherished Sufi poet.

Sheena is set to produce a luxury travel show, featuring the beloved Bollywood Chihuahuas, combining entertainment with cultural exploration.

List of diplomas and qualifications viewable at www.sheenalakhani.com

An International Reiki Master & Teacher, Sheena Lakhani holds over 60 Holistic Therapy Diplomas. She is an International Parliamentary Honorary Diplomat Peace Ambassador and Global Head of Holistic Medicine NWA UN. She is honoured with various degree... Show more

Iggy Gullstrand

Iggy Gullstrand

Iggy Gullstrand is the CEO and co-founder of Triform, a pioneering platform for building, deploying, and orchestrating large-scale AI agents tailored to meet today’s dynamic production demands.

Starting developing at 9 years of age, automation at 14 years of age and his first company had over 20 employees when he was 23 years old. Iggy is a technical and entrepreneurial mind at core.

He is a seasoned speaker who loves speaking about artificial intelligence, developer trends and entrepreneurship, preferably where they all intersect.

Iggy Gullstrand is the CEO and co-founder of Triform, a pioneering platform for building, deploying, and orchestrating large-scale AI agents tailored to meet today’s dynamic production demands. Starting developing at 9 years of age, automation at ... Show more

Ameet Phadnis

Ameet Phadnis

I focus on assisting organizations on their digital adoption, task automation and adopting modern technology.

I am the principal consultant and one of the co-founders of Wyngate Solutions. I work as trusted advisor and partner with various organizations, helping them with their current needs, helping with resolutions for their pain points, automating and streamlining their processes.

I keep myself updated with the latest technology world and remain hands on with the work I perform for various organizations. I assist organizations strategize and implement business process automation to reduce or eliminate time-consuming tasks. I specialize in utilizing Artificial Intelligence tools to assist law practitioners to extract unstructured legal data from legal documents and report on the data.
Prior to Wyngate Solutions, I served as technical expert on architecting and implementing technology within various organizations. I had also co-founded and successfully lead the SharePoint consulting practice at e Tek Global Inc. before getting acquired by Alexander Open Systems (AOS).

I also speak at technology conferences focusing on Microsoft 365 and Power Platform. He also manages the youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSn6kbzpNo9rMwMM5ler2ig

I focus on assisting organizations on their digital adoption, task automation and adopting modern technology. I am the principal consultant and one of the co-founders of Wyngate Solutions. I work as trusted advisor and partner with various organi... Show more

Mohamed Ballo

Mohamed Ballo

Juriste en droit du numérique, consultant junior en gouvernance numérique. Représentant pays Côte d'Ivoire de Young Defenders for Digital Safety, engagé dans les questions de gouvernance numérique, d'inclusion numérique et de droits numériques en Afrique.

Juriste en droit du numérique, consultant junior en gouvernance numérique. Représentant pays Côte d'Ivoire de Young Defenders for Digital Safety, engagé dans les questions de gouvernance numérique, d'inclusion numérique et de droits numériques en Afr... Show more

Pranav Nitin Motarwar

Pranav Nitin Motarwar

Pranav Motarwar is a Data Engineer at TikTok’s Privacy and Data Protection Office (PDPO), where he is building data systems that integrate AI and agent-based automation to enhance privacy intelligence and compliance. He earned his M.S. in Computer Science from New York University, where his work centered on machine learning, large-language models, and big data systems.

Before joining TikTok, Pranav worked as a Product Engineer at American Express and contributed to academic research published with Springer, IEEE, Elsevier, and Wiley. Recently, he was invited as a speaker at DeveloperWeek 2026, where he shared practical engineering methods on deploying AI systems in enterprise data environments. He has also served as a peer reviewer for Springer and ACM and holds a patent in applied AI. His interests lie at the intersection of privacy engineering, scalable AI systems, and data governance.

Pranav Motarwar is a Data Engineer at TikTok’s Privacy and Data Protection Office (PDPO), where he is building data systems that integrate AI and agent-based automation to enhance privacy intelligence and compliance. He earned his M.S. in Computer Sc... Show more

Guillaume Vallini

Guillaume Vallini

Guillaume Vallini est dirigeant d'IRONIE, cabinet spécialisé en expertise et gouvernance de la cybersécurité. Directeur Conseil associé, il accompagne depuis plusieurs années des organisations publiques et privées dans leur mise en conformité réglementaire — NIS2, ISO 27001, DORA — avec une approche résolument pragmatique et opérationnelle. DPO certifié et Aidant référencé ANSSI dans le cadre du dispositif MonAideCyber, il intervient également comme auditeur Diag Cyber habilité par BPI France. Guillaume Vallini conjugue expertise technique, vision stratégique et sens du terrain pour aider les organisations à maîtriser leurs risques numériques sans perdre en agilité.

Guillaume Vallini est dirigeant d'IRONIE, cabinet spécialisé en expertise et gouvernance de la cybersécurité. Directeur Conseil associé, il accompagne depuis plusieurs années des organisations publiques et privées dans leur mise en conformité régleme... Show more

Jonathan Care

Jonathan Care

Jonathan Care is an expert in Cybersecurity and fraud Detection and a Fellow of the British Computer Society. He regularly advises cybersecurity industry leaders on strategic growth and has worked with key figures in industry and government worldwide. He has also testified in court as an expert witness and forensic investigator​.

Jonathan Care is an expert in Cybersecurity and fraud Detection and a Fellow of the British Computer Society. He regularly advises cybersecurity industry leaders on strategic growth and has worked with key figures in industry and government worldwide... Show more

Doug Russell

Doug Russell

Doug Russell has over 35 years of Technical, Project Management and Leadership experience with major US. Corporations, such as Intel and Motorola, and has held major Project Leadership responsibilities with the United States Department of Defense, as well as many consulting assignments with start-ups and smaller companies. He has led manufacturing, engineering, development, defense, and semiconductor teams.

Doug holds an MBA from Duke University. He also holds a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering degree from Clemson University, is a member of the Electrical Engineering honor society Eta Kappa Nu, and an award winning creative writer in college. Doug is a 2012 graduate of ACC’s Non-Profit Certification Program.

“Successfully Leading Project and Technical Teams: Workplace Intelligence For All Team Members” is Doug’s third book, and documents through short vignettes a career where he never had a project fail to meet its organizational goals, compared to the industry successful norm of 30-50%.

Doug Russell has over 35 years of Technical, Project Management and Leadership experience with major US. Corporations, such as Intel and Motorola, and has held major Project Leadership responsibilities with the United States Department of Defense, as... Show more

Tony Iovino

Tony Iovino

Tony Iovino is currently a Fellow with the EveryLibrary Institute. He was the Assistant Director for the Oceanside Library from 2015 to 2025. Prior to that, he was the head of litigation and managing partner for a law firm he started in 1986. Tony received his undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond, his JD from St. John's University School of Law, and his MLIS from the University of Kentucky.

In his role at Oceanside, Tony transformed the Library by dramatically increasing its outreach into the community, increasing program attendance 81% without a single extra dollar, markedly increasing circulation, and ultimately shepherding a $40 million renovation of the Library facility.

Tony is a published author and poet. He served on the Oceanside School District Board of Education and has served as a director and attorney for dozens of non-profit and public boards. He has helped over a dozen libraries and systems on a pro bono basis and has spoken nationally and regionally on library topics.

Tony Iovino is currently a Fellow with the EveryLibrary Institute. He was the Assistant Director for the Oceanside Library from 2015 to 2025. Prior to that, he was the head of litigation and managing partner for a law firm he started in 1986. Tony re... Show more

McCoy Smith

McCoy Smith

P. McCoy Smith is the Founding Attorney at Lex Pan Law, an intellectual property law firm in the US, and Opsequio, an open source compliance consultancy. Previously, he spent 20 years in the legal department of a Fortune 50 multinational technology company as a intellectual property specialist, 8 years in private law practice, litigating and prosecuting U.S. patents, and 3 years as a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. He is licensed to practice law in Oregon, California & New York, and to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. From 2014-2020 was on the editorial board of the Journal of Open Law, Technology & Society (JOLTS), and starting in 2023 will be on the editorial board of the American Intellectual Property Law Quarterly Journal (AIPLAQJ). He is also the author or co-author of chapters on open source and copyright, and patents, in “Open Source Law, Policy & Practice” (2022, Oxford University Press).

P. McCoy Smith is the Founding Attorney at Lex Pan Law, an intellectual property law firm in the US, and Opsequio, an open source compliance consultancy. Previously, he spent 20 years in the legal department of a Fortune 50 multinational technology ... Show more

Jorge Bastidas

Jorge Bastidas

Mcs Jorge Bastidas Sepúlveda

Cofundador y COO en Bezerion -Magister en Ciberseguridad UAI | Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence | Analista Inteligencia y Contrainteligencia | Ciberinteligencia | DPO | Relaciones Exteriores - Seguridad y Defensa

Actualmente con 8 Años de experiencia en entidades publicas y privadas en áreas de la computación ,Técnico en electrónica, Ingeniero en informática, Analista de Inteligencia y Ciberseguridad.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgebastidassepulveda/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bezerion/
https://www.bezerionglobal.com/
jbastidas@bezerionglobal.com

Mcs Jorge Bastidas Sepúlveda Cofundador y COO en Bezerion -Magister en Ciberseguridad UAI | Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence | Analista Inteligencia y Contrainteligencia | Ciberinteligencia | DPO | Relaciones Exteriores - Seguridad y Defensa A... Show more

Rachel Kibler

Rachel Kibler

Rachel Kibler is an enthusiastic and eager tester with a varied background of law, music, and entrepreneurship. She brings both analytical and creative thinking to her testing, enjoys the challenges of building something new, and has taken to using artificial intelligence in her work and life with both caution and excitement. She is always looking for ways to improve her competence as a tester and a human. She is based in Salt Lake City, where she works for SeekWell, which sells contact lenses and glasses online, sings semi-professionally, knits for fun, and travels as much as she can.

Rachel Kibler is an enthusiastic and eager tester with a varied background of law, music, and entrepreneurship. She brings both analytical and creative thinking to her testing, enjoys the challenges of building something new, and has taken to using a... Show more

Delia Kelly Kelly

Delia Kelly Kelly

I am a motivational speaker and coach with over 10 years of experience across capital markets, investment banking, regulatory reporting and asset management, currently working in consulting. My career has given me first-hand insight into high-performance environments, and I use that experience to help individuals and organisations build resilience, clarity, and strong leadership under pressure.

I hold an Executive MBA from Trinity College Dublin and an MSc in Management Science from VUB Brussels, combining a strong academic foundation with real-world business experience. Alongside my corporate career, I have delivered international workshops, coaching sessions, and talks focused on leadership, public speaking, and work-life balance, working with diverse audiences across Europe and beyond.

My approach blends practical business insight with mindfulness and performance techniques, helping people improve focus, manage stress, and achieve sustainable success. I am passionate about empowering others to perform at their best while maintaining balance and wellbeing.

I am a motivational speaker and coach with over 10 years of experience across capital markets, investment banking, regulatory reporting and asset management, currently working in consulting. My career has given me first-hand insight into high-perform... Show more

Øystein Balstad

Øystein Balstad

Øystein er CISO og sikkerhetsarkitekt i Defendable og jobber daglig med å sørge for at både egen virksomhet og dens kunder kan håndtere sitt risikobilde.

Øystein er utdannet Forvaltningsinformatiker fra UiO og har erfaring fra flere sektorer. Han arbeider både strategisk, taktisk og operasjonelt med å gjøre sikkerhet til en muliggjører i virksomheten med en filosofi om at sikkerhet ikke har en egenverdi - sikkerhet er en egenskap av noe annet.

Øystein er CISO og sikkerhetsarkitekt i Defendable og jobber daglig med å sørge for at både egen virksomhet og dens kunder kan håndtere sitt risikobilde. Øystein er utdannet Forvaltningsinformatiker fra UiO og har erfaring fra flere sektorer. Han ... Show more

Marius-Daniel Stratila

Marius-Daniel Stratila

Viewing systems and organizations through the lens of cyber security risk.‏‏

Viewing systems and organizations through the lens of cyber security risk.‏‏ Show more

Patrick Henley

Patrick Henley

Patrick Henley has served as the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management with the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority for more than seven years. He has worked in various HR and Risk Management leadership roles for more than 20 years. Additionally, he teaches courses in HR, Management, & Technology at the college level. Patrick earned his bachelor’s in psychology from Kennesaw State University, a master’s in business administration from Troy University, and recently earned a doctorate in business administration at the Florida Institute of Technology. He holds both the SPHR & SHRM-SCP certifications.

Patrick Henley has served as the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management with the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority for more than seven years. He has worked in various HR and Risk Management leadership roles for more than 20 years. Additio... Show more

Baran Gültekin

Baran Gültekin

Bulut güvenliği, uyumluluk ve güvenli altyapı yönetimi alanlarında uzmanlaşmış bir siber güvenlik profesyoneli.

Bulut güvenliği, uyumluluk ve güvenli altyapı yönetimi alanlarında uzmanlaşmış bir siber güvenlik profesyoneli. Show more

Petro Kostiv

Petro Kostiv

Petro Richard Kostiv was born in Ukraine and immigrated to the United States at the age of eighteen. The experience of adapting to a new culture and language taught him resilience, independence, and compassion for others pursuing better opportunities. This personal journey later shaped his mission as a legal professional, enabling him to help clients navigate complex transitions with empathy and precision. Having visited over 150 countries, Petro has developed a profound understanding of diverse legal, social, and economic systems.

He speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Ukrainian fluently, and also reads and converses in German and Mandarin. Petro’s education mirrors his international outlook. He earned a B.A. with honors in history from the University of California, Berkeley, with a focus on Latin American political and economic development. He then obtained an M.A. in political science from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa and a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School, where he earned a certificate in international law.

During his studies, Petro worked at the Supreme Court of Argentina, where he observed constitutional and administrative law in practice. He also pursued a B.S. in Aviation and a certificate in U.S. Aviation Law from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, complemented by IATA training in aviation safety and compliance. After several years in international legal research, Petro founded Kostiv & Associates, a global law firm with offices across Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Baltimore, and Miami.

Petro’s practice encompasses immigration, business, and aviation consulting, providing clients with comprehensive cross-border legal support. He has appeared before federal courts, embassies, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, advising thousands of individuals and businesses. As a licensed commercial pilot and FAA-certified flight instructor, Petro combines legal knowledge with aviation expertise, enabling him to provide exceptional insight on matters involving regulatory compliance, aircraft finance, and aviation insurance.

As managing partner, Petro Kostiv leads his firm with integrity, strategic vision, and a focus on client-centered results. He also teaches and lectures internationally, having designed a U.S. Legal System course for Kiev University of Law. His humanitarian work includes supporting orphanages and disaster relief programs in Africa and Latin America. As president of the Ukrainian American Bar Association, Petro continues to advocate for legal reform, global cooperation, and the empowerment of future legal professionals.

Petro Richard Kostiv was born in Ukraine and immigrated to the United States at the age of eighteen. The experience of adapting to a new culture and language taught him resilience, independence, and compassion for others pursuing better opportunities... Show more

Cleber Rangel

Cleber Rangel

I am Cleber Rangel, I'm an Innovation Engineer, working on the intersection of technology and innovation processes. Currently, I am contributing my skills at Fugro in Lafayette, Louisiana, where I've been deeply engaged in software development for critical projects in the oil & energy sector. My expertise lies in in software development, system analysis, and agile development.

I am Cleber Rangel, I'm an Innovation Engineer, working on the intersection of technology and innovation processes. Currently, I am contributing my skills at Fugro in Lafayette, Louisiana, where I've been deeply engaged in software development for cr... Show more

Benjamin Nelson

Benjamin Nelson

I am working to build a career filled with empathy, compassion and joy. I enjoy digging deep into a problem and being able to work out a solution that is elegant and easy to understand. I have experience in many programming languages and technology stacks. I was educated at the University of Utah and hold many technology certificates. I love the outdoors, exercise, travel and coffee.

I am working to build a career filled with empathy, compassion and joy. I enjoy digging deep into a problem and being able to work out a solution that is elegant and easy to understand. I have experience in many programming languages and technology s... Show more

Aro Dana Faeq

Aro Dana Faeq

Aro Dana Faeq, also known as AroKurd, is a 19‑year‑old Kurdish AI researcher and full‑stack developer based in Abu Dhabi. He founded AK Group, a tech education community training over 2,000 students, and created the Kurdish language‑learning app Kurdim and the medical assistance app Kurd‑Aid. Aro is an undergraduate at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and co‑led the effort to add Sorani Kurdish to Google Translate. He speaks at conferences such as TEDx AUK, Dublin Tech Summit and for cultural guardrails in AI and empowering under‑served communities through technology.

Aro Dana Faeq, also known as AroKurd, is a 19‑year‑old Kurdish AI researcher and full‑stack developer based in Abu Dhabi. He founded AK Group, a tech education community training over 2,000 students, and created the Kurdish language‑learning app Kurd... Show more

Elias Z. Mane

Elias Z. Mane

Elias Zoramwine Mane is a seasoned IT professional with over 15 years of experience, including 12 years at the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in Ghana. He is actively engaged in Internet governance activities, digital rights, and cybersecurity, a proud fellow of the Ghana School on internet governance. Elias has a strong background in promoting digital rights and cyber hygiene, with expertise in Internet policy impacting digital transformation, cybersecurity, Data protection and privacy.

He has played key roles in numerous initiatives, including mentoring the next generation of internet governance fellows in Ghana, developing and operationalizing an MOU between Ghana's NHRI and Africa’s leading Digital Rights Organization -Paradigm Initiative.

A skilled facilitator experience in training and capacity-building on topics like Cybersecurity Awareness, Governance Risk and Compliance, OCSEA (Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) and Child rights in the digital space.

Elias Zoramwine Mane is a seasoned IT professional with over 15 years of experience, including 12 years at the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in Ghana. He is actively engaged in Internet governance activities, digital r... Show more

Jens Mueller

Jens Mueller

Jens Müller is a seasoned Enterprise Architect with a strong track record in shaping IT landscapes for global organizations. Currently serving at Allianz Kunde und Markt GmbH as Business Owner of the Eventing Platform in Germany, he specializes in Integration Architecture, Eventing, IAM, and external Partner integration. With over a decade of experience, he has held key roles at Allianz in Germany, BMW Group, Red Bull, EY and Accenture, demonstrating expertise in CRM systems, BI, Reporting and cutting-edge technologies such as Salesforce, SAP, AWS, and Cloud Solutions. His leadership spans strategic development, global financial planning, and overseeing end-to-end processes. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business informatics from Hochschule Furtwangen and a short detour at TU Munich (TUM).

Jens Müller is a seasoned Enterprise Architect with a strong track record in shaping IT landscapes for global organizations. Currently serving at Allianz Kunde und Markt GmbH as Business Owner of the Eventing Platform in Germany, he specializes in In... Show more

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