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

Ariadnes Nunes Dantas Rodrigues

Ariadnes Nunes Dantas Rodrigues

Atualmente é Analista em Gestão de TIC na Agência Estadual de Tecnologia da Informação de PE (ATI-PE). Lotada na Gerência Governança de TI como coordenadora de governança de TI, atua principalmente nos seguintes temas: gestão e governança de TI, contratações públicas, gerenciamento de projeto e engenharia de software. Possui Mestrado em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) desde 2014, e graduação em Sistemas de Informação pela Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE) em 2009. Na iniciativa privada, atuou como engenheira de testes na SUATI, analista de qualidade na Facilit e desenvolvedora de software na Procenge.

Atualmente é Analista em Gestão de TIC na Agência Estadual de Tecnologia da Informação de PE (ATI-PE). Lotada na Gerência Governança de TI como coordenadora de governança de TI, atua principalmente nos seguintes temas: gestão e governança de TI, cont... Show more

Tarish Vats

Tarish Vats

Tarish works on helping organizations move from disconnected tools and data silos to unified, governance-driven digital ecosystems. His background spans legal practice, technology regulation, data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory risk, giving him a strong perspective on how secure, scalable, and compliant operational infrastructures are designed.

Tarish works on helping organizations move from disconnected tools and data silos to unified, governance-driven digital ecosystems. His background spans legal practice, technology regulation, data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory risk, giving h... Show more

Vidya Shyamala

Vidya Shyamala

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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

Rob King

Rob King

With a career in software development for almost 30 years spanning a broad range of industries from b2b to e-commerce to legal to healthcare, I am passionate about emerging technologies especially if they lead to an enjoyable developer experience.

With a career in software development for almost 30 years spanning a broad range of industries from b2b to e-commerce to legal to healthcare, I am passionate about emerging technologies especially if they lead to an enjoyable developer experience. Show more

Janine Horn

Janine Horn

Ich bin Mitarbeiterin in der Stabsstelle Universitätsstrategie - Schwerpunkt Lehre, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, DLHN-Projekt KI in Studium, Lehre und Prüfung. Als Juristin bin ich zuständig für die Rechtsbegleitung KI. Ich befasse mich mit Fragen zu KI in Prüfungen sowie allgemein zur KI-Compliance der KI-Anwendungen an Hochschulen.

Ich bin Mitarbeiterin in der Stabsstelle Universitätsstrategie - Schwerpunkt Lehre, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, DLHN-Projekt KI in Studium, Lehre und Prüfung. Als Juristin bin ich zuständig für die Rechtsbegleitung KI. Ich befasse mich ... Show more

Letícia Bolzani

Letícia Bolzani

Advogada há 20 anos
Graduada em Direito na UFPB
Pós-Graduação em Direito Processual
Pós-Graduação em Direito Previdenciário
MBA em Gestão de Projetos pela FGV
Certificações em Metodologia Ágil (ISMF e SMPC)
Ex-diretora tesoureira da ABMCJ/PB
Ex-coordenadora de Departamento Jurídico, Gerente Jurídica, Gerente de Controladoria Jurídica, Gerente de Projetos e Diretora de Inovação.
Diretora no CESA/PB
Consultora estratégica e mentora

Advogada há 20 anos Graduada em Direito na UFPB Pós-Graduação em Direito Processual Pós-Graduação em Direito Previdenciário MBA em Gestão de Projetos pela FGV Certificações em Metodologia Ágil (ISMF e SMPC) Ex-diretora tesoureira da ABMCJ/PB E... Show more

Dave Albrechta

Dave Albrechta

Dave is an integrative lawyer, mediator, and coach based in Durango, Colorado, where he has lived and worked for over a decade with his wife and two sons.

During his first nine years as an attorney, Dave represented individuals and businesses in civil litigation, employment disputes, and business planning. After working on hundreds of cases in private negotiations and in courts and agencies, he began to see a consistent pattern: legal conflict often escalates not because of bad people, but because of breakdowns in communication, misaligned expectations, and agreements built around fear rather than clarity.

In 2023, Dave began shifting his practice toward early conflict resolution and values-based legal strategy. In 2024, he and his partner renamed their firm Aspen Grove Integrative Law to reflect a commitment to helping clients resolve disputes peacefully and design agreements that align with mission and integrity.

Today, Dave works with founders, leaders, and growing companies to prevent escalation, strengthen alignment, and approach contracts and workplace conflict consciously — without losing sight of the values that inspired their work in the first place.

When he’s not working, Dave can be found fly fishing, backpacking, or traveling with his family in their 1997 Eurovan — pursuits that remind him that clarity, patience, and steady leadership matter when navigating uncertain terrain.

Dave is an integrative lawyer, mediator, and coach based in Durango, Colorado, where he has lived and worked for over a decade with his wife and two sons. During his first nine years as an attorney, Dave represented individuals and businesses in c... Show more

Animesh Kumar Mishra

Animesh Kumar Mishra

Animesh is a security professional working at SAP Labs India for the Business AI team. His work is focused at the intersection of AI, cloud platforms, and enterprise risk. With experience across product security, data privacy, compliance control engineering, and Secure Operations, he focuses on translating regulatory, operational, and security requirements into real, operational controls inside modern technology platforms. His work spans AI/ML secure operations, cloud security, risk management, and compliance automation, helping organisations move from policy-driven intent to production-grade, secure-by-design systems. He specialises in building scalable safety architectures for AI-enabled products that balance innovation, trust, and operational resilience.

Animesh is a security professional working at SAP Labs India for the Business AI team. His work is focused at the intersection of AI, cloud platforms, and enterprise risk. With experience across product security, data privacy, compliance control engi... Show more

Mary Hardy

Mary Hardy

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

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

Mathumitha GS

Mathumitha GS

Mathumitha GS is a Data Scientist at Tata Consultancy Services with over 8 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Her expertise includes Principal Component Analysis (PCA), predictive and prescriptive analytics, NP-hard algorithm optimization, and Graph Data Science. She has successfully delivered multiple high-impact, ML-driven solutions across IoT and digital engineering domains, enabling scalable, data-driven decision-making and innovation.

Mathumitha GS is a Data Scientist at Tata Consultancy Services with over 8 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Her expertise includes Principal Component Analysis (PCA), predictive and prescriptive analytics, NP-hard ... Show more

Yael Sarabia

Yael Sarabia

Yael Sarabia lidera la estrategia de Open Banking en Syncfy, donde está revolucionando la forma en que las empresas gestionan sus finanzas a través de la conectividad de datos. Su trayectoria es un cruce poco común de disciplinas: abogada de formación, tecnóloga por pasión y estratega comercial por experiencia. Esta visión 360° le ha permitido impulsar soluciones de alto impacto tanto para marcas globales como para causas sociales, demostrando que la tecnología solo es poderosa cuando sirve a un propósito humano.

Yael Sarabia lidera la estrategia de Open Banking en Syncfy, donde está revolucionando la forma en que las empresas gestionan sus finanzas a través de la conectividad de datos. Su trayectoria es un cruce poco común de disciplinas: abogada de formació... Show more

Munish Walther-Puri

Munish Walther-Puri

Munish Walther-Puri (he/him) is the former and first Director of Cyber Risk for New York City Cyber Command. He also teaches on cyber resiliency and critical infrastructure at NYU Center for Global Affairs and Columbia SIPA.

Previously, he worked at a dark web monitoring company, advised startups, and consulted independently on technology and intelligence analysis. Munish is a CFR member and Fletcher Political Risk Group advisor. He is an ally for the #ShareTheMicInCyber campaign and an Eagle Scout.

Munish Walther-Puri (he/him) is the former and first Director of Cyber Risk for New York City Cyber Command. He also teaches on cyber resiliency and critical infrastructure at NYU Center for Global Affairs and Columbia SIPA. Previously, he worked ... Show more

Wendy Amexo

Wendy Amexo

Wendy, a Data & Analytics Manager turned mentor, empowers women in tech with her journey from Law to Data Science. She advocates for female leadership regardless of their title in male-dominated fields, personal development, and well-being. Her talks offer strategies for career growth, inclusivity, and balance, inspiring actionable insights. Attendees leave motivated to excel and lead with confidence. As a result, Wendy's sessions ignite a transformation, spurring individuals to embrace leadership, innovate, and champion inclusivity in the tech industry.

Wendy, a Data & Analytics Manager turned mentor, empowers women in tech with her journey from Law to Data Science. She advocates for female leadership regardless of their title in male-dominated fields, personal development, and well-being. Her talks... Show more

Jefferson Macedo

Jefferson Macedo

Jefferson is a cybersecurity expert with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as Technical Director and Founder of PurpleBird Security. He is an EC-Council certified instructor and teaches at Brazilian Universities. He previously led incident response and managed security teams at Capgemini, IBM (X-Force Incident Response in LatAm region), and Kroll. With degrees in Law and Information Systems and a postgraduate degree in Digital Forensics, Jefferson specializes in incident response, digital forensics, threat intelligence, and adversary hunting.

Jefferson is a cybersecurity expert with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as Technical Director and Founder of PurpleBird Security. He is an EC-Council certified instructor and teaches at Brazilian Universities. He previously led incide... Show more

Dy Edington

Dy Edington

Dy is the Director of Information Security for BlueHalo, a defense contractor in Albuquerque, NM. She has spent the last four years supporting the company’s CMMC program, leading the enterprise to a successful CMMC Level 2 third-party assessment this year. The last two and a half years she has overseen the development of a proactive cybersecurity program focused on compliance integrations for mergers & acquisitions. She has a Master of Science in Information Technology Management, is a CMMC Certified Practitioner (CCP), and a Provisional CMMC Assessor (CCA).

Dy is the Director of Information Security for BlueHalo, a defense contractor in Albuquerque, NM. She has spent the last four years supporting the company’s CMMC program, leading the enterprise to a successful CMMC Level 2 third-party assessment this... Show more

Xavier Cardona

Xavier Cardona

Xavier Cardona is a highly experienced trainer on fatherhood engagement, domestic violence, and men and trauma, and a facilitator of Nurturing fathers’ groups and support groups for fathers. He has participated in over 50 training events for child welfare staff in Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Texas, Kansas, and Florida. He also has provided specialized training on fatherhood and domestic violence for child welfare staff (Department of Children & Families—DCF) in Massachusetts.

Xavier Cardona is a highly experienced trainer on fatherhood engagement, domestic violence, and men and trauma, and a facilitator of Nurturing fathers’ groups and support groups for fathers. He has participated in over 50 training events for child w... Show more

Svein Waage

Svein Waage

Svein har over 15 års erfaring i sikkerhetsfaget hvor brorparten av karrieren er fra forsvarssektoren. Han har blant annet jobbet i Cyberforsvaret og Etterretningstjenesten, og hatt rollen som CISO for Forsvarsdepartementet, Utenriksdepartementet, Tolletaten og Mattilsynet. I dag er han Partner i Gritera-konsernet og daglig leder for Gritera Security som leverer sikkerhetsrådgivning.

Svein har over 15 års erfaring i sikkerhetsfaget hvor brorparten av karrieren er fra forsvarssektoren. Han har blant annet jobbet i Cyberforsvaret og Etterretningstjenesten, og hatt rollen som CISO for Forsvarsdepartementet, Utenriksdepartementet, To... Show more

Marcelo Dauane

Marcelo Dauane

Marcelo Dauane is a product builder with over a decade of experience creating software that delivers impact at scale. Based in Cape Town and originally from Mozambique, he is on a mission to turn engineering teams into high-performing powerhouses by leveraging data, product direction, and soft skills. As the leader of two engineering teams at MoonPay, the world’s top crypto onramp, Marcelo has helped scale platforms serving millions worldwide. He thrives at the intersection of culture, systems, and people, driving teams to create products that truly make a difference.

Marcelo Dauane is a product builder with over a decade of experience creating software that delivers impact at scale. Based in Cape Town and originally from Mozambique, he is on a mission to turn engineering teams into high-performing powerhouses by ... Show more

Jephter Ahimah

Jephter Ahimah

Jephter Ahimah is a Masters of Law Student and advocate for AI ethic and regulations as a member of Responsible AI UK and with keen interest in promoting AI framework implementation in Ghana and across the African regions. Jephter evolving future of work with AI and prompt engineering. With 3 years of experience advocating for AI policy and regulation in Ghana, Jephter is extremely committed to contribute to ethical and legal frameworks for developing technologies in Africa, especially Ghana.
As an advocate, I actively contribute to discussions on AI ethics and governance during AI programmes on Bangor University campus and across Wales in the UK. Notwithstanding, I am also a co-founder of the Association of Data Analysts and AI Professionals, an NGO start-up launched with a diverse team member from legal studies to AI expert from the Bangor University and data scientist from Ghana. The organization is dedicated to promoting data regulation, AI policy in Ghana and Africa and fostering responsible AI deployment across the globe.
Jephter’s work focuses on the intersection of AI, law, and societal transformation, exploring the regulatory landscape of AI, data protection, and the impact of AI on employment and invention. Also, I am passionate about driving informed policymaking and ensuring AI technologies are deployed transparently and ethically for the benefit of all.

Jephter Ahimah is a Masters of Law Student and advocate for AI ethic and regulations as a member of Responsible AI UK and with keen interest in promoting AI framework implementation in Ghana and across the African regions. Jephter evolving future of ... Show more

Vitor Martins Dutra

Vitor Martins Dutra

Já atuou nas áreas jurídica, gestão de projetos, inovação e tecnologia. Foi programador, advogado, assessor Jurídico na Justiça Estadual e Federal. Atualmente, trabalha no TRF4. Tem formação Superior e Pós Graduação em Direito. Possui MBA em Tecnologia: Inteligência Artificial, Data Science e Big Data. É Certificado Scrum (Scrum.org) e Certificado Design Thinking (Certiprof). É autor dos livros "AS 12 REGRAS DA INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL: o que fazer para usar ChatGPT ou qualquer IA na sua profissão ou empresa com alta" e "Tutorial da Inteligência Artificial: Uso Seguro e Estratégico da IA Generativa no Direito".

Já atuou nas áreas jurídica, gestão de projetos, inovação e tecnologia. Foi programador, advogado, assessor Jurídico na Justiça Estadual e Federal. Atualmente, trabalha no TRF4. Tem formação Superior e Pós Graduação em Direito. Possui MBA em Tecnolog... Show more

Mahesh Vankayala

Mahesh Vankayala

Mahesh is a Principal Software Engineer at Oracle with over 11 years of experience building scalable, high-performance software solutions. He specializes in developing robust healthcare applications designed to meet the highest standards of security, interoperability, and compliance—including HIPAA requirements.

Mahesh’s career spans architecting AI-powered systems, pioneering blockchain integration for healthcare audits, and leading the development of applications that transform how electronic health records are managed. His expertise uniquely blends deep technical skills with a passion for improving clinical outcomes and patient data protection.

Highly regarded for collaboration, mentorship, and his approachable leadership style, Mahesh actively shares insights with the global tech community and has spoken at leading industry conferences. His professional journey, highlighted on [LinkedIn], showcases achievements in driving innovation and delivering solutions that make a real impact—earning the respect of colleagues and clients alike.

Mahesh is a Principal Software Engineer at Oracle with over 11 years of experience building scalable, high-performance software solutions. He specializes in developing robust healthcare applications designed to meet the highest standards of security,... Show more

Sky Bell

Sky Bell

Sky Bell is a seasoned AI Practitioner and Legal Technologist with over 14 years of experience in integrating emerging technology and cybersecurity solutions within government agencies. As a leader in technology integration, innovation, and AI, she spearheads AI-driven initiatives and develops comprehensive AI deployment guidelines. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Cybersecurity at Georgia Tech and a former Genius at Apple, Sky is passionate about bridging human insight with emerging technologies. Her unwavering dedication to continuous learning and problem-solving drives her exploration of AI, cybersecurity, and public policy.

Sky is the founder of Capital Region AI Catalyst, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering innovation, upskilling, and community growth in the AI sector. Capital Region AI Catalyst aims to democratize AI knowledge, cultivate a skilled local workforce, support the ethical adoption of AI by businesses and public, and foster a vibrant, collaborative AI ecosystem throughout the region. Sky’s vision for CapAI is to position the Capital Region, New York as a leader in human-centered AI application and promote equitable access to technology education.

Committed to fostering responsible AI innovation, Sky navigates the evolving landscape of humans and technology with confidence and expertise. Her passion for this nonprofit is rooted in her belief in the power of collective action to build an inclusive, innovative, and AI-powered future.

Sky Bell is a seasoned AI Practitioner and Legal Technologist with over 14 years of experience in integrating emerging technology and cybersecurity solutions within government agencies. As a leader in technology integration, innovation, and AI, she s... Show more

Igor Antonacci

Igor Antonacci

DevOps Engineer, Application Lifecycle Management lover. Working in the field since early 2000s, I’ve been always in touch with latest, bleeding-edge technologies.
Started as Microsoft Developer, moved to the IT Operations Team and then, falled in love with the Agile, Application Lifecycle Management and Enterprise IT Security & Compliance.

DevOps Engineer, Application Lifecycle Management lover. Working in the field since early 2000s, I’ve been always in touch with latest, bleeding-edge technologies. Started as Microsoft Developer, moved to the IT Operations Team and then, falled in ... Show more

Sia Ghassemi

Sia Ghassemi

Sia Ghassemi is a passionate software architect, Microsoft Azure AI MVP, and the founder of Sia Consulting GmbH, a company specializing in GDPR, Dev-Security, Cloud-Security, and AI technologies. He is a frequent speaker and workshop leader at conferences across Germany.

Sia Ghassemi is a passionate software architect, Microsoft Azure AI MVP, and the founder of Sia Consulting GmbH, a company specializing in GDPR, Dev-Security, Cloud-Security, and AI technologies. He is a frequent speaker and workshop leader at confer... Show more

Marco Antonio Villán

Marco Antonio Villán

Magister en Tecnologías informáticas y de Comunicaciones de la Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE). Docente e Investigador UADE. Licenciado en Comunicación Audiovisual de la Universidad de San Martín y periodista de la escuela de periodismo TEA. Además, referente de Seguridad de la Información del Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA) y Analista en Seguridad de la Información en el Departamento de Informática del Ministerio de Justicia.

Me especializo en Protección de Datos Personales, Privacidad y Seguridad de la información. Como investigador me desempeño en el marco de las actividades de Ciencia y Técnica (ACyT) del Instituto de Tecnología (INTEC) de la Universidad Argentina de la Empresa. Actualmente y desde hace seis años estoy a cargo de proyectos de investigación sobre análisis de vulnerabilidades en aplicaciones para Android.

Magister en Tecnologías informáticas y de Comunicaciones de la Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE). Docente e Investigador UADE. Licenciado en Comunicación Audiovisual de la Universidad de San Martín y periodista de la escuela de periodismo TE... Show more

Adrien Menini

Adrien Menini

Originaire d'un sud ouest rural et agricole, mon parcours est largement influencé par le rapport au vivant et la convivialité.
Depuis 10 ans, je travaille sur les problématiques d’organisation de projets toujours dans un souci d’optimiser la création de valeur.
Je mets l’accent sur la pérennité des démarches mises en œuvre en m’appuyant sur : l’intelligence collective, l’humain, les méthodes agiles et le lean management.
Mes expériences récentes m’ont permis de développer une spécialité dans la méthode Scrum et l’approche produit.
Passionné par l’humain, je consacre mon énergie pour permettre à une organisation et aux personnes qui la composent d’être au meilleur de leurs capacités.
Pour l'avenir, j'espère avoir encore plus d'impact positif auprès de mes équipes, afin qu'elles apportent de la valeur et du sens à leur contexte.

Originaire d'un sud ouest rural et agricole, mon parcours est largement influencé par le rapport au vivant et la convivialité. Depuis 10 ans, je travaille sur les problématiques d’organisation de projets toujours dans un souci d’optimiser la créatio... Show more

Thomas Fournaise

Thomas Fournaise

Passionné d'informatique et de développement depuis longtemps, j'ai débuté sur CPC 6128.
Je m'intéresse à tout ce qui concerne la data, l'IA et à tous les problèmes éthiques que cela peut poser.
Sur mon temps libre j'organise le Salon de la Data

Passionné d'informatique et de développement depuis longtemps, j'ai débuté sur CPC 6128. Je m'intéresse à tout ce qui concerne la data, l'IA et à tous les problèmes éthiques que cela peut poser. Sur mon temps libre j'organise le Salon de la Data Show more

Lucas Sahn

Lucas Sahn

Lucas has worked his whole career to unlock the door for students and early professionals to tiptoe their way into the tech world. Be it through global hackathons, enabling student campus leaders, or giving educators future forward tools, Lucas works to build as many bridges as possible for every brand of new professional.

Lucas has worked his whole career to unlock the door for students and early professionals to tiptoe their way into the tech world. Be it through global hackathons, enabling student campus leaders, or giving educators future forward tools, Lucas works... Show more

Elena Bobkova

Elena Bobkova

Elena Bobkova brings 25+ years of hands-on expertise in ISO auditing and compliance to the tech world. As a pioneer among ISO auditors, she was one of the first North American professionals qualified to train others on AI governance and compliance through the transparent ISO AI Management Systems methodology. Her practical approach transforms complex governance frameworks into actionable strategies that technology teams can implement right away.

What sets Elena apart is her ability to speak the language of diverse tech teams. She bridges the gap between regulatory requirements and practical innovation, making her insights valuable to developers, algorithm engineers, AI infrastructure teams, and marketing specialists alike.

Elena Bobkova brings 25+ years of hands-on expertise in ISO auditing and compliance to the tech world. As a pioneer among ISO auditors, she was one of the first North American professionals qualified to train others on AI governance and compliance th... Show more

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