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

Nia Castelly

Nia Castelly

Nia J.C. Castelly is the Co-Founder and Head of Legal for Checks, a compliance platform from Google that leverages Google’s latest AI technology to help simplify compliance for app providers. Prior to co-founding Checks, Nia was Senior Product Counsel for the Google Play store where she focused on mobile app distribution issues, platform policy and enforcement, product privacy and data protection policy. A life-long entrepreneur, Nia founded a number of businesses prior to joining Google, and is an avid supporter of early stage start-ups through her participation in the Black Angel Group and How Women Invest LP.

Nia J.C. Castelly is the Co-Founder and Head of Legal for Checks, a compliance platform from Google that leverages Google’s latest AI technology to help simplify compliance for app providers. Prior to co-founding Checks, Nia was Senior Product Counse... Show more

Drew Moldenhauer

Drew Moldenhauer

Drew Moldenhauer is the Owner and Master Instructor of Blue Ethos Specialized Training. He is an international speaker and has spoken at several conferences on various topics.
Drew has 16+ years of Law Enforcement Officer experience with two police organizations in Minnesota. He has held titles in his tenure: Active Shooter Instructor, Use of Force Instructor, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Instructor, and Field Training Officer. He is currently a full-time licensed police officer that works part-time with the City of Osseo Police Department.
He holds a Master’s Degree of Science in Public Safety Executive Leadership from St. Cloud State University. He is an Adjunct Professor at Hamline University, Concordia St-Paul University, Metropolitan State University, Normandale Community College, and Hennepin Technical College. He just finished a year of full-time teaching at Bemidji State University. He teaches various classes and is active in teaching at the police academy.
Drew recently co-authored his first book, How Smart Police Officers Use Situational Awareness to Improve Safety, with Dr. Richard Gasaway. Some of his articles have been posted to Police1 and Officer.com.
He has provided training to numerous manufacturing corporations, clinics, daycares, schools, and associations.
Drew Moldenhauer has and will always professionally conduct himself. He has a lot of experience and will provide you and your team with quality training.

Drew Moldenhauer is the Owner and Master Instructor of Blue Ethos Specialized Training. He is an international speaker and has spoken at several conferences on various topics. Drew has 16+ years of Law Enforcement Officer experience with two police ... Show more

Maxim Letski

Maxim Letski

Maxim Letski is a tech-lawyer with almost a decade of experience in the software and SaaS industry. He excels in providing strategic legal advice and managing complex tech-law matters. Notable roles include Head of Legal at HiveMQ, VP Legal at Open-Xchange, Legal Counsel at Google. He is founding partner at LR29, a tech-law boutique mainly advising SaaS companies on all aspects of technology law.

Maxim Letski is a tech-lawyer with almost a decade of experience in the software and SaaS industry. He excels in providing strategic legal advice and managing complex tech-law matters. Notable roles include Head of Legal at HiveMQ, VP Legal at Open-X... Show more

Martin Zoltick

Martin Zoltick

Martin (“Marty”) Zoltick is a shareholder with Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck. He has been practicing in the field of technology law for more than 30 years. Marty has a degree in computer science and, prior to attending law school, worked for several years as a software developer and engineer at leading technology development companies. Ever since this beginning, he has been interested in the intersection of law and technology and has observed and influenced the evolution of both. As a result, he has an exceptional level of hands-on knowledge of a broad range of technologies and fields, including AI, ML, NFTs, and blockchain. His formal training and industry experience enable him to handle complex software-related legal matters successfully in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

Martin (“Marty”) Zoltick is a shareholder with Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck. He has been practicing in the field of technology law for more than 30 years. Marty has a degree in computer science and, prior to attending law school, worked for sever... Show more

Selma Bichbich

Selma Bichbich

I'm a social and climate youth activist who has taken part in many programs and organizations seeking change and serving the SDGs by speaking out for youth and justice, and the importance of having youth involved in decision and policy-making when advocating for change.
I do live in a community where youth ideas, proposals, and actions are not so welcome, which is why I tried to take actions to present the youth voice at the table of discussions, representing my country at both national and international levels, believing that our voice could never be impersonated if we were not the ones addressing it.
I'm an SDSN fellow, the contact point of the Human Rights Working Group, a communication officer at UNMGCY, and the founder of the Together for Blue & Green initiative, where we do insist on valuing the blue and the green by taking some simple actions such as clean-up sessions within the oceans and seas, planting trees in rural or burned areas after well mending the soil, in addition to holding weekly workshops where we do introduce people to environmentalists and climate activists from all over the world and familiarize them with green business and impactful change-making stories.

I'm a social and climate youth activist who has taken part in many programs and organizations seeking change and serving the SDGs by speaking out for youth and justice, and the importance of having youth involved in decision and policy-making when ad... 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

Grâce Okongo

Grâce Okongo

Juriste au début, je me suis reconverti en développeur web fullstack

Juriste au début, je me suis reconverti en développeur web fullstack Show more

Nick N.

Nick N.

As a certified coach, I specialize in helping individuals navigate extraordinarily complex challenges.

My expertise lies in performing internet research and information processing for individuals facing legal issues, traumatic events, or dealing with public scrutiny.

INTERNET RESEARCH:
When a crisis or complex situation arises, you need answers, and you need them fast. Unfortunately, finding credible information to inform your answers can be next to impossible—especially when your world is being turned upside down. This is where my work comes into play.

I understand how to search, absorb, and simplify highly complex information so that you can grasp it. More importantly, I know how to outthink sophisticated algorithms designed to keep the most helpful information hidden in the furthest corners of the web.

INFORMATION PROCESSING:
Ultimately, my job is to make sure you have as much of the right information to confidently make informed decisions best for you.

Over the years, I've learned that having access to the right information is truly valuable when you know how to apply it and anticipate what to expect.

During this aspect of my coaching, I like to think of myself as your second brain.

When your world is being bombarded from seemingly every side, I offer nuanced, context-driven support to assist you in processing, understanding, and thoughtfully navigating your circumstances so that you can reclaim your peace-of-mind.

As a certified coach, I specialize in helping individuals navigate extraordinarily complex challenges. My expertise lies in performing internet research and information processing for individuals facing legal issues, traumatic events, or dealing w... Show more

Ondra Urban

Ondra Urban

I’ve been a lawyer and an engineer. Now I’m the COO of Apify, but I prefer to think of myself as the chief debugging officer. I enjoy finding weak spots and bottlenecks in systems and unlocking their full potential. Apify’s mission is to make the web more programmable. My mission is to make Apify the well-oiled machine that can achieve that goal. By the way, I love race cars 🏎, science 👨‍🔬 and gaming 🎮.

I’ve been a lawyer and an engineer. Now I’m the COO of Apify, but I prefer to think of myself as the chief debugging officer. I enjoy finding weak spots and bottlenecks in systems and unlocking their full potential. Apify’s mission is to make the web... Show more

Roshi Sharma

Roshi Sharma

Roshi Sharma, Partner and CEO of LawBEAM, leads a specialised legal practice focused on the crypto and blockchain industry.

LawBEAM is recognised as the trusted advisor for businesses at the cutting edge of financial technology.

Roshi serves a diverse client base of crypto, technology, and finance firms, helping them navigate UK and international laws and regulations.

Roshi was previously Global Head of Restructuring at HSBC Holdings plc (2013-2021), where he worked closely with regulators in the UK, the United States, and the Asia Pacific. Roshi’s private practice career spanned a decade at English law firm, Slaughter and May (2004-2013). He was also an advisor to the UK Government during the 2008/9 Global Financial Crisis.

A sought-after voice, Roshi has been a key-note speaker at Crisis Management Groups attended by G20 Central Banks and global regulators.

LawBEAM represents clients across the full ecosystem of crypto and digital assets and in multiple countries worldwide.

Roshi Sharma, Partner and CEO of LawBEAM, leads a specialised legal practice focused on the crypto and blockchain industry. LawBEAM is recognised as the trusted advisor for businesses at the cutting edge of financial technology. Roshi serves a... Show more

Didi Rufus

Didi Rufus

Venezuelan. Lawyer and NFT Artist. YouTube content creator and entrepreneur. Living in Portugal since 2020. 100% dedicated to help artists and investors to develop their projects on the Web3.

Venezuelan. Lawyer and NFT Artist. YouTube content creator and entrepreneur. Living in Portugal since 2020. 100% dedicated to help artists and investors to develop their projects on the Web3. Show more

Sakina Pesh

Sakina Pesh

I am a strategic and progressive professional with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. I have extensive experience in Digital Strategy, Marketing & Transformation, Business Development, Process Improvement, Project Management, New Channel Development, Business & Technology Alignment. managing marketing plans and campaigns that drive sales, expand markets and generate leads to revenue and company growth.
Throughout my career, I have been an effective leader and member of the team. As a leader, I train and mentor my team members to upskill their current market intelligence and improve their performance. As a member of the team, I commit to corporate directions and know when to step in and make meaningful contributions.

I am a strategic and progressive professional with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. I have extensive experience in Digital Strategy, Marketing & Transformation, Business Development, Process Improvement, Project Mana... Show more

昌宏 坂本

昌宏 坂本

I'm a local government official in the Information Department of the City of Hiroshima. I'm a leading expert on DX human resource development for local government officials and holds a Master of Science in Instructional Systems. I'm currently a doctoral student at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Hiroshima City University, researching DX skill surveys of local government officials and developing an individualized optimal learning system based on instructional design theory. I'm also the Japan Reegisterd Information Security Specialist Association (JP-RISSA) board member.

I'm a local government official in the Information Department of the City of Hiroshima. I'm a leading expert on DX human resource development for local government officials and holds a Master of Science in Instructional Systems. I'm currently a docto... Show more

Christian Häp

Christian Häp

Originally coming from software development, I have been researching and developing new technologies and architectures in the cloud for many years.
As CTO at JUNE, I am now responsible for several software development teams, the further development of our cloud platform, the Product Management and IT.

Originally coming from software development, I have been researching and developing new technologies and architectures in the cloud for many years. As CTO at JUNE, I am now responsible for several software development teams, the further development ... Show more

Stephen Wink

Stephen Wink

Stephen Wink is a partner in the New York office of Latham & Watkins and a co-chair of the firm’s Global Digital Assets & Web3 Practice. He advises digital asset and web3 ecosystem players including exchanges, trading platforms, NFT and token issuers, as well as traditional financial institutions and investment banks on matters involving the regulation of markets, and related compliance and enforcement matters. Mr. Wink advises on the overlapping patchwork of regulations covering the financial markets and their application to innovative products and platforms, including laws under the SEA of 1934 and rules of the FINRA. Mr. Wink is ranked in Band 1 by Chambers FinTech and is recognized by Chambers USA as one of the country’s leading financial services broker-dealer regulation lawyers.

Stephen Wink is a partner in the New York office of Latham & Watkins and a co-chair of the firm’s Global Digital Assets & Web3 Practice. He advises digital asset and web3 ecosystem players including exchanges, trading platforms, NFT and token issuers... Show more

Rachel Taylor

Rachel Taylor

Security and Compliance Leader

Security and Compliance Leader Show more

Ariyo Ransomed

Ariyo Ransomed

Studied International Law and Diplomacy at Babcock University, Crossed over to tech in 2020 by learning graphics design during the lockdown as a result of covid`. In November 2022, started machine learning, programming language and AI models at Data Science Nigeria till date. I have always had passion for tech and i believe that nothing is impossible to learn regardless of whatever career path you're on currently.

Studied International Law and Diplomacy at Babcock University, Crossed over to tech in 2020 by learning graphics design during the lockdown as a result of covid`. In November 2022, started machine learning, programming language and AI models at Data ... Show more

Miguel Dinis Lucas

Miguel Dinis Lucas

Miguel is a Portuguese qualified lawyer with a deep understanding of the venture capital ecosystem. After three years of working at Morais Leitão’s Team Genesis, during which he co-lectured the “Startup Lifecycle” module in the Law and Tech Masters at Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Miguel joined Taylor Wessing’s renowned Corporate Technology Team in London. His practice focuses on advising emerging/high-growth companies and investors in financing rounds, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures.

Furthermore, Miguel has a preeminent understanding of the Web3 space and relevant experience assisting companies and individuals in the sector. In October 2022, he co-founded Blockchain Lawyers Group - a global network of legal experts in blockchain and crypto related matters.

Miguel is a Portuguese qualified lawyer with a deep understanding of the venture capital ecosystem. After three years of working at Morais Leitão’s Team Genesis, during which he co-lectured the “Startup Lifecycle” module in the Law and Tech Masters a... Show more

Wendy Jacobs

Wendy Jacobs

Wendy Jacobs, JD, is a Product Management Leader, Coach, Mentor and Trainer. She has over 20 years of product development experience, specifically in Product Management. Her current focus is on coaching all levels of Product people on how to maximize the business value delivered. Wendy is passionate about mentoring others in Agility, Product Ownership and Product Management as well as delivering training courses, and presenting at conferences and meetups.

Wendy Jacobs, JD, is a Product Management Leader, Coach, Mentor and Trainer. She has over 20 years of product development experience, specifically in Product Management. Her current focus is on coaching all levels of Product people on how to maximiz... Show more

Carmia Weideman

Carmia Weideman

Proudly South African. Currently a Creative Director working on a marketing team for a law firm close to Washington, DC, while our marketing agency for professional services takes shape. I specialize in technical SEO, Marketing, Creative problem solving and System Operations.

Proudly South African. Currently a Creative Director working on a marketing team for a law firm close to Washington, DC, while our marketing agency for professional services takes shape. I specialize in technical SEO, Marketing, Creative problem solv... Show more

Rodney Mhungu

Rodney Mhungu

I am a Technology/Technical Specialist at Microsoft, I focus on empowering customers to achieve their information protection, governance & risk management ambitions through the Microsoft Purview & Microsoft Priva suite of products and features.

I am a Technology/Technical Specialist at Microsoft, I focus on empowering customers to achieve their information protection, governance & risk management ambitions through the Microsoft Purview & Microsoft Priva suite of products and features. Show more

Dan Hyde

Dan Hyde

Prof Dan Hyde is a law firm partner, academic and business coach (Cambridge University and London University) specializing in NFTs. He represents a number of the Fortune Nfty 50, wrote the leading books on NFT and Metaverse international regulation and delivers talks around the world. He spoke at NFT.NYC 2022 and has a passion for helping NFT entrepreneurs

Prof Dan Hyde is a law firm partner, academic and business coach (Cambridge University and London University) specializing in NFTs. He represents a number of the Fortune Nfty 50, wrote the leading books on NFT and Metaverse international regulation a... Show more

Hernan Ortiz

Hernan Ortiz

Hernan is an investor and collector who owns early artworks of notable artists such as Jose Delbo, Carlos Marcial, Javier Arres, Pak, Fewocious, and Trevor Jones. Hernan purchased his first NFT in Dec 2019, and since then, has provided advice and consulting services to myriad artists, even helping onboard some to Nifty Gateway and Makersplace in the early days.

Hernan was a teacher and dean for 10+ years at various private schools in NY who then transitioned into the legal sector and completed his law degree in 2020. Currently, he works full-time in Web3 serving a dual role as Director of Business Development and Producer Manager at Makersplace.

Hernan is an investor and collector who owns early artworks of notable artists such as Jose Delbo, Carlos Marcial, Javier Arres, Pak, Fewocious, and Trevor Jones. Hernan purchased his first NFT in Dec 2019, and since then, has provided advice and con... Show more

Nicola McNeely

Nicola McNeely

Nicola McNeely has been a pioneer in blockchain since 2013. She worked at The Royal Mint between 2013 and 2018 creating the world's first stablecoin, RMG, which was a gold backed token for institutional investors for payment and remittance. From 2018 to date she has worked in Web3 and acts for some of Fortune Magazine's Nifty Fifty - the most influential people in the world of NFTs, Web3 infrastructure providers, exchanges, artists, creators etc. She was a keynote speaker at NFT NYC 2022 and spoke on a panel event with her colleague Dan Hyde (HCR Law) and Timothy Spangler (Dechert) on Legal and Regulatory issues in Web3 - what's coming and what you can do about it!

Nicola McNeely has been a pioneer in blockchain since 2013. She worked at The Royal Mint between 2013 and 2018 creating the world's first stablecoin, RMG, which was a gold backed token for institutional investors for payment and remittance. From 20... Show more

Brian Crannell

Brian Crannell

Brian Crannell is senior vice president, corporate development, responsible for developing and driving Knowles’ strategic growth plans and merger and acquisition activities. His track record in developing growth strategies, executing acquisitions, and implementing product and technology initiatives are key enablers to Knowles’ growth goals.

Prior to his current role, Brian led the marketing and business development activities for Knowles’ Specialty Components – Acoustics and Hearing Health business units for four years. He successfully implemented growth strategies for MEMS in hearing health and performance audio segments, respectively, which continue to deliver strong results.

Before joining Knowles, Brian was with Littelfuse, Inc. from 1997 to 2011. He held corporate development, financial planning, marketing and product management roles, and resided for a period in China with his family. He successfully completed acquisitions in China, Taiwan, Germany, Canada and the US. Prior to Littlefuse, Brian held design engineering and product management roles at Masco Corporation.

Brian received his Juris Doctor law degree from Loyola University, Chicago, and Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Dayton in Ohio. He holds a legal license in Illinois, and is registered with the USPTO as a patent attorney.

Brian and his family live in the Chicago area. He is a former board member of the Association for Corporate Growth, where he continues to be active, and donates his time to multiple community organizations.

Brian Crannell is senior vice president, corporate development, responsible for developing and driving Knowles’ strategic growth plans and merger and acquisition activities. His track record in developing growth strategies, executing acquisitions, an... Show more

Ravi Guru Singh

Ravi Guru Singh

Ravi Guru Singh is the founder of Protocol Law, advising decentralized protocols and blockchain-based clients. His previous clients have included Rarible Inc. and Snag Solutions Inc., which was approved by the ApeCoin DAO to build the independent marketplace for the BAYC family of NFTs. He is currently serving as digital payments counsel for a Fortune 500 payment processor. His legal writings have been published in law360 and the New York Law Journal in 2022. He co-created and sold the first Indian digital fashion collectibles, as covered by the Times of India and the Hindu. The live-action narrative short film he wrote, produced and acted in, “The Invite” had its first screening at the first-ever South Asian House hosted by South by Southwest in 2023. He debuted as the lead actor in the full-length feature documentary “Terrible Children” in 2022, which world premiered at the Cleveland International Film Festival. He wrote and produced the SeriesFest award-winning animated short, “Doing the Robot” in 2021. He appeared on Indian Matchmaking on Netflix in 2020, directed by Oscar- and Emmy-nominated Smriti Mundhra, and he wrote about it in a personal piece for the Huffington Post. He was previously an associate at several Manhattan law firms and was a New York City Urban Fellow in the Administration of Mayor Michael Bloomberg. He graduated from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Vanderbilt University as a recipient of Posse Foundation full-tuition scholarships. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, where he lives now.

Ravi Guru Singh is the founder of Protocol Law, advising decentralized protocols and blockchain-based clients. His previous clients have included Rarible Inc. and Snag Solutions Inc., which was approved by the ApeCoin DAO to build the independent mar... Show more

Kayvan Ghaffari

Kayvan Ghaffari

Kayvan Ghaffari is general counsel MakersPlace, a premier NFT marketplace and the home to Beeple’s First 5000 Days, which sold for $69M with Christie’s. Kayvan is a copyright expert, who, prior to joining MakersPlace, practiced at global law firms representing companies of all stages in bet-the-company technology-related litigation, involving copyright, cybersecurity and digital crimes, and blockchain/cryptocurrency matters. In addition to litigating, Kayvan had a robust technology counseling practice with a focus on advising and assessing risk relating to technology business models, product designs and product launches, including strategizing with clients to mitigate liability under intellectual property, Internet, and financial regulations for technology and cryptocurrency clients.

Kayvan Ghaffari is general counsel MakersPlace, a premier NFT marketplace and the home to Beeple’s First 5000 Days, which sold for $69M with Christie’s. Kayvan is a copyright expert, who, prior to joining MakersPlace, practiced at global law firms re... Show more

Thomas Shelby

Thomas Shelby

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Roxy Pistolea

Roxy Pistolea

Roxy Pistolea is an NFT Legal Expert & Speaker at Humans.ai, one of the most promising European start-ups on A.I. & blockchain. An ambitious young lawyer who practiced as a litigator for 5 years in two big law firms, until she decided that her free, artistic spirit cannot be contained in the corporate world and that it's time to reinvent herself. She's not your typical lawyer, because she doesn't like the "lawyer" label. From digital events planning to copywrite, and a true NFT & crypto passionate, she's so much more.

Roxy Pistolea is an NFT Legal Expert & Speaker at Humans.ai, one of the most promising European start-ups on A.I. & blockchain. An ambitious young lawyer who practiced as a litigator for 5 years in two big law firms, until she decided that her free,... Show more

Sarah Großkopf

Sarah Großkopf

Ich habe von 2016 - 2022 Rechtswissenschaft an der Universität Passau studiert. Seit Dezember 2021 bin ich Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Institut für Rechtsdidaktik - Lehrprofessur für Öffentliches Recht (Universität Passau). Hier bin ich für das BMBF-geförderte Projekt DEEP WRITE zuständig und betreue dort den Fachbereich Jura und kümmere mich um die Projektverwaltung. Zusätzlich bin ich seit Juni 2022 als Juristin an das Bayerische Staatsministerium für Gesundheit und Pflege abgeordnet.

Ich habe von 2016 - 2022 Rechtswissenschaft an der Universität Passau studiert. Seit Dezember 2021 bin ich Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Institut für Rechtsdidaktik - Lehrprofessur für Öffentliches Recht (Universität Passau). Hier bin ich für da... Show more

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