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

Robert Shecter

Robert Shecter

is an indie developer, startup founder, and pro bono attorney with a passion for making secure systems simple to use and easy to build. He’s currently working full-time on Public.Law, a public-interest legal tech startup, and has deep experience building security-conscious software across startups, regulated industries, and public service platforms.

Previously a principal engineer inside a healthcare enterprise, he’s led development of compliance-critical systems and public-facing services across Ruby, Python, Haskell, and more. His approach to AppSec emphasizes pragmatism, developer experience, and “frictionless security”—making it easier to do the right thing, even when you’re the only one on call.

is an indie developer, startup founder, and pro bono attorney with a passion for making secure systems simple to use and easy to build. He’s currently working full-time on Public.Law, a public-interest legal tech startup, and has deep experience buil... Show more

Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller

Andrew supports high-growth companies and venture funds with practical, business-oriented solutions to their biggest challenges.

As a Senior Associate in Orrick’s Technology Companies Group, Andrew leverages his experience as a general counsel, operator and investor to guide clients through all stages from startup to exit. He is a trusted advisor on board governance, venture capital transactions, general employment and commercial matters, conflict resolution, mergers & acquisitions and public offerings. Andrew also counsels venture funds in structuring deals and assists them in identifying and managing the various risks associated with their investments.

Prior to re-joining Orrick in 2022, Andrew was employee number 2 at a venture-backed food technology/CPG startup where, in addition to acting as General Counsel, he established the finance, accounting, HR and operations management functions of the company and served on the executive management team responsible for defining and executing the company’s strategic initiatives.

Andrew began his legal career as an associate with Orrick’s Technology Companies Group in 2016 and is the recipient of the Firm’s 2019 Alan Talkington Mentorship Award. He also has experience working for venture funds and technology startups and is an active angel investor.

Andrew lives in Colorado with his wife, two daughters and labradoodle. In his spare time, you can often find him waist-deep in the South Platte River trying to land a trophy trout.

Andrew supports high-growth companies and venture funds with practical, business-oriented solutions to their biggest challenges. As a Senior Associate in Orrick’s Technology Companies Group, Andrew leverages his experience as a general counsel, op... Show more

Kuj Crypto

Kuj Crypto

I'm a licensed lawyer with a strong sales and business development background, active in the crypto space since 2019. I bring a blend of legal expertise and go-to-market experience to grow and scale the Web3 space.

I'm a licensed lawyer with a strong sales and business development background, active in the crypto space since 2019. I bring a blend of legal expertise and go-to-market experience to grow and scale the Web3 space. Show more

Gregory J. Hoag

Gregory J. Hoag

Gregory J. Hoag is a highly esteemed attorney with an exceptional focus on medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, and legal malpractice cases. Born in Manhasset, New York, and raised in Fort Pierce, Florida, he has used his vast legal expertise and sharp intellectual capacity to advocate for those in dire need of justice. Over the years, he has built a distinguished career marked by his unwavering commitment to his clients and profession. His legal skills and dedication have set him apart, making him a trusted name.

Having spent nearly two decades at a respected law firm in St. Petersburg, Greg developed a deep connection to his work, which primarily focused on helping victims of negligence. As a partner and shareholder, he became known for his determined efforts in prosecuting complex injury cases while maintaining a client-centred approach. Working alongside a well-regarded trial lawyer, he gained significant insight into the intricacies of personal injury and malpractice law, further refining his ability to navigate challenging legal scenarios. During this time, he cemented his reputation as a compassionate advocate for individuals facing serious life-altering situations.

Throughout his career, Hoag has been driven by a profound sense of responsibility to those who have suffered the consequences of medical errors, accidents, or wrongful actions. His approach to law is marked by a dedication to understanding each client's unique needs, ensuring they receive not only expert legal counsel but also the emotional support necessary during difficult times. Known for treating every case with individualized care, he has built lasting relationships with clients, many of whom rely on his personal attention and commitment to achieving justice on their behalf.

As a result of his unwavering commitment to his clients and his consistent legal achievements, Greg Hoag, Attorney, has earned recognition within the legal community. His contributions to law practice, particularly in personal injury and malpractice, have not gone unnoticed, earning him numerous accolades and awards throughout his career. Through his advocacy, he continues to stand as a pillar of integrity and excellence, maintaining the highest standards of client service while making a significant impact in law.

Gregory J. Hoag is a highly esteemed attorney with an exceptional focus on medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, and legal malpractice cases. Born in Manhasset, New York, and raised in Fort Pierce, Florida, he has used his vast legal ... Show more

Chuck Rettig

Chuck Rettig

CHUCK RETTIG, served as Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (2018–2022) and is now a Shareholder at Chamberlain Hrdlicka in the Firm's Tax Controversy & Litigation, Other Tax and Trust & Estate practices. As Commissioner, he presided over the nation’s tax system, managing an agency of more than 83,000 employees and an annual budget of more than $14.1 billion generating annual gross revenue of approximately $4.9 trillion (representing more than 95% of the gross revenue of the United States). In recognition of his IRS leadership, Commissioner Rettig received the Alexander Hamilton Award, the highest honor for individuals selected by the Treasury Secretary.

Mr. Rettig has been a tax lawyer, based in Los Angeles, CA for more than 40 years. At Chamberlain Hrdlicka, he specializes in resolving tax matters for high-wealth families and their closely held business entities as well as trusts and estates, business and corporate organizations throughout the country. His practice focuses on tax, estate and wealth planning, family offices, federal and state tax controversies and investigations, including complex and sensitive issue examinations, administrative appeals, and tax litigation, as well as representation in criminal tax investigations and prosecutions. He is a Certified Specialist in both Taxation Law and in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law (The State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization) admitted to practice law in California, Hawai’i and Arizona (inactive).

As stated in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, "According to peers, Charles Rettig . . . is ‘phenomenal, just phenomenal.' Further, he "is regarded by market sources as a 'brilliant and gifted lawyer . . . a real star and a national leader'" who “enjoys a superb reputation and benefits from ‘great presence.’” Chambers USA has further stated “Fantastic controversy tax lawyer” Charles Rettig is “knowledgeable and very intelligent . . . a force to be reckoned with . . . a driving force in policy making at the national level with great client skills when it comes to sensitive matters.”

Chuck Rettig has been a featured speaker and panelist at hundreds of professional conferences throughout the United States, in Europe and in Central America. He is also currently serving as a Board Member/ Senior Advisor on behalf of various next-generation technology organizations as well as firms providing advanced blockchain investigation and recovery tools and insights for law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and threat intelligence platforms.

Firm Bio: https://www.chamberlainlaw.com/people-charles_rettig.html
Contact: charles.rettig@chamberlainlaw.com

CHUCK RETTIG, served as Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (2018–2022) and is now a Shareholder at Chamberlain Hrdlicka in the Firm's Tax Controversy & Litigation, Other Tax and Trust & Estate practices. As Commissioner, he presided over th... Show more

Business Lawyer

Business Lawyer

A business lawyer in Idaho provides expert legal guidance for startups, corporations, and entrepreneurs. From contract drafting to dispute resolution and regulatory compliance, they help protect your business interests and ensure smooth operations. Trust a knowledgeable Idaho business attorney to support your company’s growth with reliable, strategic legal solutions.

A business lawyer in Idaho provides expert legal guidance for startups, corporations, and entrepreneurs. From contract drafting to dispute resolution and regulatory compliance, they help protect your business interests and ensure smooth operations. T... Show more

Mohamed Zohiri

Mohamed Zohiri

“Mohamed is Legal Counsel and FinTech Adviser at the Alberta Securities Commission. He is an experienced FinTech/FinReg Adviser, and Capital Markets Lawyer. Recognized as an expert in the application of blockchain technology, decentralized finance, crypto-assets, and artificial intelligence within the financial sector. Exceptionally adept at providing critical advice on navigating the complex regulatory landscape tied to innovative financial technologies.

Mohamed is known for crafting robust regulatory strategies and frameworks that align with the evolving digital asset landscape. Demonstrated history of facilitating the integrations of FinTech innovations into traditional financial systems while ensuring investor protection and market integrity. Committed to leveraging expertise in these dynamic fields to promote transparency, fairness, and progressive growth in the financial markets.

Mohamed holds an #LLM from the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa (Magna Cum Laude) with a concentration in #Law and #Technology. With a specific focus on all things - #crypto, #blockchain, #CBDCs, #tech, and #AI.

Mohamed holds the unconventional view that Batman would beat Superman in a fight!”

“Mohamed is Legal Counsel and FinTech Adviser at the Alberta Securities Commission. He is an experienced FinTech/FinReg Adviser, and Capital Markets Lawyer. Recognized as an expert in the application of blockchain technology, decentralized finance, c... Show more

Jorge Franco

Jorge Franco

Jorge Franco's philosophy relies on a personalized approach and unparalleled cutting-edge legal knowledge of digital asset regulations and market dynamics for solving clients’ most challenging crypto and Web 3.0 legal puzzles.

Jorge Franco's philosophy relies on a personalized approach and unparalleled cutting-edge legal knowledge of digital asset regulations and market dynamics for solving clients’ most challenging crypto and Web 3.0 legal puzzles. Show more

Saba Dheyaa Abadhar

Saba Dheyaa Abadhar

Saba er advokat med spesialisering innen sikkerhet, IT-rett og personvern. I CLP er hun er tilknyttet IP/Tech-avdelingen og bistår primært med cyberregulatorisk rådgiving. Saba har bred kompetanse innen sikkerhets- og personvernlovgivningen, og har særkompetanse på sikkerhetskrav i nettverks- og informasjonssystemer, leverandørkjeder og personellsikkerhet.

Saba er advokat med spesialisering innen sikkerhet, IT-rett og personvern. I CLP er hun er tilknyttet IP/Tech-avdelingen og bistår primært med cyberregulatorisk rådgiving. Saba har bred kompetanse innen sikkerhets- og personvernlovgivningen, og har ... Show more

Kristina Griffin

Kristina Griffin

Kristina’s legal practice is focused on handling employment and business matters for companies and organizations. She regularly assists clients with issues relating to workplace policies and procedures, providing expert guidance on disability accommodations, leave and pay practices, employee training, disciplinary procedures, and equal employment opportunity. Kristina also advises clients on contract matters such as severance agreements, non-compete agreements, and confidentiality agreements.

Additionally, Kristina has expertise in responding to EEOC charges and handling litigation relating to a variety of employment laws, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). She has defended a variety of lawsuits involving discrimination and harassment allegations and conducts training to prevent unlawful discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

Kristina graduated from the University of Georgia and the University of Georgia School of Law. During law school and throughout her career, Kristina has been involved in pro bono work, from assisting individuals in obtaining social security benefits to advising nonprofit organizations on employment matters.

Kristina’s legal practice is focused on handling employment and business matters for companies and organizations. She regularly assists clients with issues relating to workplace policies and procedures, providing expert guidance on disability accommo... Show more

Amanda Brock

Amanda Brock

Amanda Brock is CEO of OpenUK and has built one of the most recognised and impactful organisations in open source. She is also the Executive Producer of State of Open Con 25 taking place 4 - 5 February 2025 in London having founded and produced the ‘23 and ‘24 events building to over 800 attendees, and over 200 speakers.

A lawyer with 25 years’ experience, 5 as GC of Canonical, she’s been instrumental in shaping open source’s legal frameworks, as she was in shaping internet law during the early 2000’s.
Regularly contributing to tech press, she edited “Open Source: Law, Policy and Practice”, (2022).

Amanda is a sought-after and contagious international keynote speaker, speaking at tech events and international events like COP29 on topics from open source software to AI. A regular contributor to the tech press across a wider range of areas, Amanda is the editor of Open Source Law, Policy and Practice (2nd edition) published by Oxford University Press in October ‘22, with open access thanks to the Vietsch Foundation https://amandabrock.com/books

Current Advisory: UK Cabinet Office Open Standards Board; UKRI Digital Research Infrastructure; UKRI Exascale; KDE; commercial boards – Mimoto, Scarf, FerretDB and Space Aye; and is Fellow Open Forum Academy; Distinguished Fellow Rust Foundation; European Representative, OIN.

Past Advisory includes: Chair, UN Technology and Innovation Labs Open Source and IP Advisory Group’; OASIS Open Projects Initiative; British Computer Society Inaugural Influence Board; UK Government Energy Sector Digitalisation Task Force; elected Board Member Open Source Initiative; and Commercial Advisory Boards at Beamery and Everseen.

Recognition: Computer Weekly’s 50 Most Influential Women in UK TechC(2023, 2024) listed as #20 in 2024; Computing IT Leaders 100 (2023, 2024); ‘ INvolve HERoes list “(2023, 2024); “Women Who Will”, Changemaker (2023); INvolve Heroes (2022, 2023); and Novi Awards Advocate for Change in Gender Equality Honouree (2024); Ambassador Open Charge Alliance. Amanda was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Women, Influence & Power in Law UK 2022.

Judging: IDG Foundry CIO 100 2023, 2024); and Senior Judge, First Enable Role Model List by Dow (2024) having been a Judge in the We are Tech Women Rising Star Awards in (2021, 2022).

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Amanda Brock is CEO of OpenUK and has built one of the most recognised and impactful organisations in open source. She is also the Executive Producer of State of Open Con 25 taking place 4 - 5 February 2025 in London having founded and produced the ‘... Show more

Lee Kim

Lee Kim

Lee Kim is Principal of Keytera, providing consulting and expert witness services in AI, cybersecurity, privacy, and technology governance. She is also an attorney whose practice includes privacy, cybersecurity, AI, intellectual property, and corporate law. Lee is an AV-Preeminent peer review rated attorney according to Martindale-Hubbell.

Lee serves as faculty for IANS Research, is a content contributor for the SANS Institute, and participates as a team leader and analyst in the Public-Private Analytic Exchange Program (AEP) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis on behalf of ODNI.

Lee is the author of the forthcoming book Healthcare Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Protection: Present and Future (Routledge).

Lee Kim is Principal of Keytera, providing consulting and expert witness services in AI, cybersecurity, privacy, and technology governance. She is also an attorney whose practice includes privacy, cybersecurity, AI, intellectual property, and corpora... Show more

Margina Cohen

Margina Cohen

Margina, J.D., Ed.S., is a dynamic advocate, author, and educator with a passion for empowering others through shared knowledge and social justice advocacy. With extensive experience in educational leadership, she combines her legal expertise with her dedication to educational equity. A strong advocate for parental rights and education reform, Margina believes every child deserves access to quality education and support. Through her work with the Cooley Innocence Project, she has come to understand that educational equity is fundamental to true criminal justice reform. By championing parental advocacy and fostering collaborative community initiatives, Margina aims to create a more just and equitable system for all.

Margina, J.D., Ed.S., is a dynamic advocate, author, and educator with a passion for empowering others through shared knowledge and social justice advocacy. With extensive experience in educational leadership, she combines her legal expertise with he... Show more

Noa Schein Kahalon

Noa Schein Kahalon

Noa Schein Kahalon, ex-VC-backed Legal Tech founder, jurist, certified by the international association of privacy professionals (CIPP/E, CIPM) and a recognized Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP).

My background and experience sits at the intersection of law, tech and operations.
With a law degree and 4+ years experience in legal and privacy, I specialize in translating complex legal requirements into scalable, automated workflows. My startup, hoggo, automated 80% of vendor regulatory due diligence for in-house legal teams.

I know compliance frameworks, operations, law and tech very well. That combination means I can see relatively fast the quick wins your legal department need.

Noa Schein Kahalon, ex-VC-backed Legal Tech founder, jurist, certified by the international association of privacy professionals (CIPP/E, CIPM) and a recognized Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP). My background and experience sits at the intersec... Show more

Vanessa Ajagu

Vanessa Ajagu

Vanessa Ajagu is an attorney in the New York office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. She is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group.

Vanessa has broad experience in high-stakes complex litigation before federal and state courts, representing clients in the technology, labor and employment, and finance sectors. These matters include defending a major technology company in a securities class action, representing clients in multiple shareholder litigation matters before the Delaware Court of Chancery, achieving victory on behalf of a leading beverage company in arbitration, and reversing a lower court ruling in favor of a streaming company in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Vanessa has a robust pro bono practice centered on appellate advocacy and women’s rights. She has argued and briefed matters before appellate courts, including successfully challenging a decision that reduced attorneys’ fees awarded to The Legal Aid Society based solely on its nonprofit status. She has also contributed to multiple amicus briefs before the U.S. Supreme Court. Beyond her appellate work, Vanessa advocates for survivors of domestic violence—obtaining a restraining order on behalf of one client following an evidentiary hearing and successfully achieving a reduced sentence for another under New York’s Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA).

Before joining the firm, Vanessa served as a law clerk to the Honorable Gerard E. Lynch of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the Honorable Margo K. Brodie of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Vanessa received her Juris Doctor in 2020 from Columbia Law School, where she was named a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and served as a Senior Editor of the Columbia Law Review. At Columbia Law, she was awarded a Parker School Recognition of Achievement in International and Comparative Law and selected as a fellow for the Salzburg Lloyd N. Cutler Fellows Program in International Law. She received a Master’s in International Criminal Law from the University of Amsterdam in 2020 and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with high distinction from Queen’s University in 2017.

Vanessa is admitted to practice before the Southern and Eastern District Courts of New York as well as New York state courts.

Vanessa Ajagu is an attorney in the New York office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. She is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Vanessa has broad experience in high-stakes complex litigation before federal and state courts, representi... Show more

Nelsy Dubras

Nelsy Dubras

Nelsy Dubras is currently a Corporate Counsel at KnowBe4 and is passionate about Compliance & Ethics for AI and emerging technologies. With a background in international technology law and disruptive tech, Nelsy is known for making complex regulatory and ethical concepts accessible, practical, and inspiring.

Nelsy Dubras is currently a Corporate Counsel at KnowBe4 and is passionate about Compliance & Ethics for AI and emerging technologies. With a background in international technology law and disruptive tech, Nelsy is known for making complex regulatory... Show more

Bhanu Pratap Singh

Bhanu Pratap Singh

Bhanu Pratap Singh is a dedicated legal advocate based in Delhi, India, with expertise in family law, criminal procedure, and administrative matters. With a commitment to justice and client empowerment, Bhanu Pratap Singh provides comprehensive legal consultation and advisory services, assisting clients through complex legal processes with clarity and precision. Registered with the Bar Council of Delhi, he is deeply knowledgeable about Indian legal procedures and continuously stays updated on evolving legal standards to ensure the best outcomes for clients. Known for meticulous case management and effective representation, Bhanu Pratap Singh is a trusted legal partner for individuals and families seeking sound legal guidance and support

Bhanu Pratap Singh is a dedicated legal advocate based in Delhi, India, with expertise in family law, criminal procedure, and administrative matters. With a commitment to justice and client empowerment, Bhanu Pratap Singh provides comprehensive legal... Show more

Karen Chukwu

Karen Chukwu

Karen Chukwu is a Tech & IP Lawyer and certified Project Manager. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Katwig & Dale, a technology and digital driven African law firm supporting Startups and tech-based businesses to grow Africa. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the University of Hertfordshire where she graduated the youngest from the UH Law School. She obtained a joint masters in Law in Information Technology Law and Intellectual Property Law from the University of East Anglia Norwich as a recognised and awarded scholar, and is a qualified Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. 
  
She is passionate about career and personal growth, women empowerment and feminine wellbeing. She is the Founder of Katwig Kare Foundation, a non-profit organisation supporting Nigerian women through their wellness journey. 
  
When she isn’t working, you’d find her going on a long-distance run, trying out a new bottle of wine or falling asleep in cinemas.

Karen Chukwu is a Tech & IP Lawyer and certified Project Manager. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Katwig & Dale, a technology and digital driven African law firm supporting Startups and tech-based businesses to grow Africa. She earned her ... Show more

Bahar Ramazanova

Bahar Ramazanova

Bahar is a Flutter developer and co-founder at Altogether startup, a pioneering law tech platform designed to serve persons with disabilities. With a passion for inclusive design and innovation, Bahar played a pivotal role in leading her team to victory as the 1st place winner at the Global BeChangeMaker 2023 Competition held in Dublin, Ireland organized by WorldSkills and HP Foundation. Drawing on her extensive experience, Bahar has actively collaborated with persons with disabilities to identify and address accessibility challenges within Flutter applications. Through direct engagement and rigorous testing, she has managed to enhance accessibility and ensure adherence to legal compliance guidelines. Furthermore, Bahar also has a background in legal compliance complementing her technical expertise.

Bahar is a Flutter developer and co-founder at Altogether startup, a pioneering law tech platform designed to serve persons with disabilities. With a passion for inclusive design and innovation, Bahar played a pivotal role in leading her team to vict... Show more

Paul Starrett

Paul Starrett

EXPERIENCE

- Adjunct Lecturer – AI Governance in Law/Business/Engineering - Santa Clara U. School of Law.
- Adjunct Lecturer – Cybersecurity Law - Santa Clara U. School of Law.
- Adjunct Professor – Law and AI, Univ. of the Pacific’s M.S. in Data Science program.
- AI Governance Certification (IAPP AIG) – Practice-exam question writer/reviewer.
- General Counsel/CRO of AI and data management corporation.
- Five years information-security software engineer (‘C’, Java, Python).
- Eight years ediscovery and info mgmt.
- Certification as computer forensics examiner (EnCE: 2011-2024).

EDUCATION

- M.S., Predictive Analytics from Northwestern U.
- LL.M. in Taxation from Golden Gate University School of Law.

ASSOCIATIONS

- Founding Chair (2013-2020) of the Big Data Committee of the American Bar Association.
- Active in the ACFE, IAPP, and ISACA.

EXPERIENCE - Adjunct Lecturer – AI Governance in Law/Business/Engineering - Santa Clara U. School of Law. - Adjunct Lecturer – Cybersecurity Law - Santa Clara U. School of Law. - Adjunct Professor – Law and AI, Univ. of the Pacific’s M.S. in Dat... Show more

Maria Sinatra

Maria Sinatra

Maria focuses her practice on offensive and defensive Lanham Act and Copyright Act litigation in federal courts throughout the country. Maria has experience with disputes involving anti-counterfeiting actions, trademark and trade dress infringement actions, trademark dilution claims, false advertising issues, and copyright infringement litigation. She regularly advises clients on brand management issues, including how to secure, protect, and police trademark rights.

Maria focuses her practice on offensive and defensive Lanham Act and Copyright Act litigation in federal courts throughout the country. Maria has experience with disputes involving anti-counterfeiting actions, trademark and trade dress infringement a... Show more

Roman Shaposhnik

Roman Shaposhnik

Roman is a co-founder of Ainekko: a 100% open-source company on a mission to democratize how “the machine learning community collaborates on models, datasets, and applications” and helping “the AI community building the future” have more choices than just a single (albeit awesome!) walled garden. He is a serial entrepreneur, technologist and a co-founder and former CTO of ZEDEDA Inc. who is also deeply involved in the world of Open Source as both VP of Legal Affairs at the Apache Software Foundation and a former VP of Technology at The Linux Foundation. He grew up in Sun microsystems where he learned that as an engineer you don't have to choose what parts of computers you focus on - building an entire, end-to-end computing platform is always much more fun. Although he had committed code to a plethora of open source projects ranging from Linux kernel, ffmpeg, Project EVE and all the way to the Apache Big data ecosystem, he takes pride that most of that code has already been replaced by the responsible adults with multiple Ph.Ds in Computer and other kinds of Science. He loves funky beer (although he very much draws the line at tomato and tom yum gose) and spreads craft beer love around one seidla at a time.

Roman is a co-founder of Ainekko: a 100% open-source company on a mission to democratize how “the machine learning community collaborates on models, datasets, and applications” and helping “the AI community building the future” have more choices than... Show more

Chiderah Ike-Okonkwo

Chiderah Ike-Okonkwo

Chiderah Claire Ike-Okonkwo is a legal practitioner and a seasoned Data Protection and Privacy Specialist with extensive experience in regulatory compliance and data governance. She began her career as a litigation lawyer, later transitioning into compliance as a Compliance Officer at a fintech startup. She played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), where she led groundbreaking initiatives, including the Code4Privacy Hackathon, policy development, and stakeholder engagements.
Chiderah has worked as Head of Legal and Compliance at a tech company specializing in identity technology, where she advised on biometric data processing and regulatory frameworks. She has also conducted data protection audits, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and breach management consulting for organizations across various sectors, including finance, real estate, and e-commerce.
Currently, she works as a Data Protection and Privacy Consultant with a licensed Data Protection Compliance Organisation (DPCO), helping organizations navigate complex data protection regulations and build robust privacy frameworks.
She is passionate about data privacy advocacy, compliance strategy, and fostering a culture of ethical data governance in Nigeria.

Chiderah Claire Ike-Okonkwo is a legal practitioner and a seasoned Data Protection and Privacy Specialist with extensive experience in regulatory compliance and data governance. She began her career as a litigation lawyer, later transitioning into co... Show more

Hunter Freeman

Hunter Freeman

Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm founder Doug Kim began his career as a computer programmer and software engineer. Later, as a registered patent attorney, he obtained South Carolina’s first NFT patent on behalf of a client. Doug provides his clients with strategies to protect inventions (patents), brands (trademarks), websites, software, apps, music, photos, and websites (copyright, licenses, and Internet law), and trade secrets (the “secret sauce”).
With offices in both North and South Carolina, the Kim, Lahey & Killough provides strategic legal solutions to businesses of all sizes in the areas of intellectual property creation and protection, brand protection, invention protection, copyright, licensing, intellectual property litigation, trade secrets, software protection, internet and e-commerce issues, corporate formation, contracts, and business disputes and resolutions.

Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm founder Doug Kim began his career as a computer programmer and software engineer. Later, as a registered patent attorney, he obtained South Carolina’s first NFT patent on behalf of a client. Doug provides his clients wi... Show more

Flavia Ferreira

Flavia Ferreira

Flavia Ferreira is a lawyer with a degree from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUCSP) and a postgraduate degree from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV). She is currently a partner in the technology and games area at CFF Advogados, and has extensive knowledge and experience in assisting players in these sector.
Flavia also studied 3D animation at Faculdade Meliés and worked as an executive producer for Lightfarm Studios, having participated in cinematics projects for games such as League of Legends, Valorant and Free Fire.

Flavia Ferreira is a lawyer with a degree from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUCSP) and a postgraduate degree from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV). She is currently a partner in the technology and games area at CFF Advogados, and has e... Show more

Essowedeou Signan

Essowedeou Signan

M. SIGNAN est juriste au Centre International d'Arbitrage et de Médiation.
Quotidiennement, il mène des recherches sur les modes alternatifs de règlement de litiges, donne des conseils et des avis juridiques sur des thématiques liées au droit des affaires, droit civil, social, etc.

En outre, Manager de Projets IT au sein de l'association NAFRICA, il est en formation continue en droit du cyber-espace africain au sein de l'Unité de Formation et de Recherche des Sciences juridiques et politiques de l'Université Gaston Berger Saint-Louis du Sénégal grâce à une bourse de l'Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie.

M. SIGNAN est par ailleurs sollicité pour animer des ateliers, conférences, panels sur les questions liées au droit des nouvelles technologies notamment la protection des données, la cybersecurité, le droit du commerce électronique, la propriété intellectuelle, etc.

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M. SIGNAN est juriste au Centre International d'Arbitrage et de Médiation. Quotidiennement, il mène des recherches sur les modes alternatifs de règlement de litiges, donne des conseils et des avis juridiques sur des thématiques liées au droit des ... Show more

Arina Shulga

Arina Shulga

Arina represents startups and emerging growth companies, often acting as their outside general counsel and building long-lasting relationships that span the life of a company. Her services in this area include, but are not limited to, entity formation, advice and counseling regarding operations in the United States, employment law and IP-related matters, structuring complex joint ventures and distribution agreements, and investment and exit opportunities. Further, Arina represents her clients when they are raising capital through SAFE, convertible note, Series Seed, Series A financings, and equity crowdfunding.

An important focus of Arina’s work is representing fintech startups, including those companies that operate in the blockchain space (including NFT platforms, DAOs, gaming companies, and others). For her crypto clients, she advises on the regulatory aspects of operations, issuance of digital tokens, NFTs, creation of platforms, and other aspects of operations in the Web3 space. She also advises angel investors and venture capital funds when making investments into startups.

Arina represents startups and emerging growth companies, often acting as their outside general counsel and building long-lasting relationships that span the life of a company. Her services in this area include, but are not limited to, entity formatio... Show more

Joshua Hale Esq.

Joshua Hale Esq.

California and Ohio licensed attorney and technologist with high-technology telecommunications, intellectual property, and international law background, having worked with Fortune 500 companies, including Paideia.Global, Picklezone.com, Leaf.Institute, 1upgaming.io, Oasislaunch.me, TheHomeDAO.com, Etna.Network, 0xpad.io, AT&T, SBC, Pacific Century CyberWorks, SpaceFM, Cable & Wireless, and Hong Kong Telecom. I have served and continue to do so as General Counsel to various companies, and am now Of Counsel in Beijing to a Hua & Associates.

California and Ohio licensed attorney and technologist with high-technology telecommunications, intellectual property, and international law background, having worked with Fortune 500 companies, including Paideia.Global, Picklezone.com, Leaf.Institut... Show more

John Shaw

John Shaw

I have experience in advising on a range of intellectual property matters involving copyright, trade marks and design rights, with a particular interest in artificial intelligence, data protection and emerging technologies.

I am a member of a sub-working group of Tech London Advocates Blockchain which focuses on Legal & Regulatory matters. This group is supported by the Law Society and is comprised of lawyers working together to produce best practice guidelines.

I have experience in advising on a range of intellectual property matters involving copyright, trade marks and design rights, with a particular interest in artificial intelligence, data protection and emerging technologies. I am a member of a sub-... Show more

Will Schultz

Will Schultz

Intellectual property attorney focusing on Internet law and legal issues related to the decentralized web (the metaverse and NFTs). Entrepreneur at heart. Proud owner of patents, trademarks, copyrights, NFTs, and plots in the metaverse.

Intellectual property attorney focusing on Internet law and legal issues related to the decentralized web (the metaverse and NFTs). Entrepreneur at heart. Proud owner of patents, trademarks, copyrights, NFTs, and plots in the metaverse. Show more

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