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

Simon Heimler

Simon Heimler

Full-stack developer and software architect from Germany, started creating software in 2001, professionally since 2007.

The focus my last years was on topics like metadata, data, APIs, LC/NC platforms, cloud development - creating standards, libraries, protocols, frameworks and platforms that provide interoperability and automation.

I'm a generalist at heart and love to constantly learn about new technologies and concepts, building and creating innovative solutions!

Full-stack developer and software architect from Germany, started creating software in 2001, professionally since 2007. The focus my last years was on topics like metadata, data, APIs, LC/NC platforms, cloud development - creating standards, libr... Show more

Catherine Jones

Catherine Jones

Hey there! I'm Catherine Jones, CEO and Transaction Coach at Zuzi Strategies, where I guide clients through high-stakes transactions as a coach, business advisor, and mentor all rolled into one. With over 25 years of experience navigating complex deals, I've been involved in transactions exceeding $72 billion. From debt restructuring with two restraining orders blocking the deal to managing transactions during a coup and counter-revolt, I've even closed deals while governments were in complete turmoil!

My career has spanned the globe, dealing with everything from managing transactions during political upheavals to assessing how deal disclosures might impact presidential elections in an island nation. I'm fluent in Spanish and interned on the Supreme Court of Argentina. And if you think US deals are wild, try negotiating international transactions while governments are in turmoil!

I've recently transitioned to transaction coaching, recognizing that much of my time was spent delving into the psychology of deals. I was even called an "expensive therapist" by a legal client! I serve as a sounding board and advisor to clients going through the emotional roller coaster of high-stakes transactions, keeping my clients true to their end goals and values in that chaos.

Now, I'm thrilled to share my expertise with you. Join me at "Unlocking Your Startup Toolbox: Mastering the Mix of Funding Tools for Success" in the Money Track, where I'll explain the variety of funding options available to startups (it's not just loans and VCs) and how to navigate the funding maze, drawing from my own wild deal experiences and those of others. Let's explore actionable insights together and pave the way for your startup's success.

And don't miss me in the Fun Track at "The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Challenge: Pivot, Balance, Succeed" where we'll put entrepreneurial skills to the test in a completely different way!

Oh, and when I'm not coaching clients through transformational deals, you can find me exploring the Western Slope, capturing moments through my lens, or lost in a good book. Let's connect, learn, and thrive together in Colorado's vibrant startup community!

Hey there! I'm Catherine Jones, CEO and Transaction Coach at Zuzi Strategies, where I guide clients through high-stakes transactions as a coach, business advisor, and mentor all rolled into one. With over 25 years of experience navigating complex dea... Show more

Christian Taylor

Christian Taylor

Head of the Open Source Office and Incubation at Intersect
"The Open Source Guy"

Head of the Open Source Office and Incubation at Intersect "The Open Source Guy" Show more

Nemo ​​​

Nemo ​​​

Nemo is an open-source developer working on lifting the software supply chain security ecosystem at endoflife.date.

Nemo is an open-source developer working on lifting the software supply chain security ecosystem at endoflife.date. Show more

Tanya Dadasheva

Tanya Dadasheva

Tanya Dadasheva 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. She is an ex-VC @Almaz Capital with broad open source investments, ex-OSS policy maker, working to integrate developing countries into the global scene, ex-mission driven entrepreneur helping tech companies affected by the wars to leverage OSS for freedom of tech from politics. She grew up in the worlds that inherited legacy setups and mentality that required fighting a lot of inertia just to focus on the fun and excitement of creating tech. So now she’s on a mission to create a space where it’s not required, building an economically viable, decentralized, self-governed, developer-centric “Open Source AI” future. She’s not afraid of big problems, big swings and big failures and shares all about them in her blog.

Tanya Dadasheva 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 ch... Show more

Wes Shields

Wes Shields

Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides bespoke services that exceed their strategic needs to an extensive list of clientele from academia to various industries including aviation, customer service, legal, marketing, logistics, education and technology. He was named one of the first 18 global “OpenAI Experts”, an endorsement awarded and recognized formally by OpenAI. Shields' exemplary work has earned him and his Synthminds team the "Expert-Vetted" AI Consultant accolade from Upwork, a title conferred on the top 1% of the 18 million professionals on the platform.

Recognized as an accomplished strategist and speaker in the field of AI, he is also the host of the popular podcast, 'How to Talk to AI.' He has a notable presence on Promptbase.com, the premier prompt sales marketplace, where his prompts rank him amongst the top 200 worldwide.

Shields possesses an impressive academic portfolio, holding an MS in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School, an MBA from the Mason School of Business at The College of William & Mary, and a BS in Economics from the esteemed United States Naval Academy. His contributions to academic research, particularly in the domains of complex network science and logistics technology integration, have been published and recognized, earning him graduate certifications from both the Kegan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and the Naval Postgraduate School.

For more insights into his professional pursuits and areas of interest, visit https://synthminds.ai/.

Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides b... Show more

Felipe Rego

Felipe Rego

Felipe is a leading advanced analytics and data visualization consultant and partner helping teams build, manage and enhance their data science, analytics and data visualization capabilities. He is also an experienced instructor in data science, analytics, machine learning and data visualization delivering both online and face-to-face training. He received an M.Phil. in Electrical and Information Engineering with specialization in Learning Analytics from The University of Sydney and is also a Certified Google Cloud Platform Engineer. Felipe also served as the data visualization and storytelling advisor for the South Australian Health Department’s Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health Clinical Informatics Group, in Australia. Felipe is also a v/blogger, recognized internationally for his thought leadership, having articles ranked #1 in Google search and referenced by many sources and students from leading educational institutions. For more, visit: feliperego.com.au

Felipe is a leading advanced analytics and data visualization consultant and partner helping teams build, manage and enhance their data science, analytics and data visualization capabilities. He is also an experienced instructor in data science, anal... Show more

Daniel ONeil

Daniel ONeil

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

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

Joy Emedom

Joy Emedom

A good communicator, a dedicated and determined IT Professional with the drive towards using Information Technology to address Issues, achieve organizational goals and provide best-fit solutions with enthusiasm to learn and try new things.

I have about 11 years of experience designing solutions for organizations across different sectors, focusing on aligning delivery excellence with customer satisfaction.

An advocate for "catch them young", I believe that getting people endeared to security from the early stage enables them to grow into experienced professionals.

A Cybersecurity Advocate and Creator of Breaking into Cybersecurity: A Practical Workbook for beginners. used to mentor and coach early careers.

Co-founder MaMa Cybershield, a two-fold initiative targeted towards stay-at-home mums that empowers them with cybersecurity knowledge.

A good communicator, a dedicated and determined IT Professional with the drive towards using Information Technology to address Issues, achieve organizational goals and provide best-fit solutions with enthusiasm to learn and try new things. I have ... Show more

Bradley D. Steyn

Bradley D. Steyn

This is not a fictional thriller — it’s a real-life journey from covert operative to global truth-teller. In this raw and revelatory session, Bradley “Hawk” Steyn unpacks his transformation from apartheid-era intelligence operative to a whistleblower who exposed criminality and extremism within powerful state systems.
Using real-world case studies, never-before-shared stories, and visual documentation from his covert years, Bradley offers a deep-dive into the psychological, moral, and systemic toll of standing up against corruption from the inside.
He’ll walk the audience through key turning points: how intelligence was manipulated to target innocent civilians, the moment he chose truth over complicity, and the personal cost of betrayal, surveillance, and exile.
This is a high-impact, high-integrity talk for organizations navigating crisis, ethical leadership, and institutional reform.
Why it matters: In a world where disinformation and institutional mistrust are skyrocketing, this session delivers a rare inside-out perspective on how integrity — even in the darkest corridors of power — can be a catalyst for reform.

This is not a fictional thriller — it’s a real-life journey from covert operative to global truth-teller. In this raw and revelatory session, Bradley “Hawk” Steyn unpacks his transformation from apartheid-era intelligence operative to a whistleblower... Show more

Savneet Singh

Savneet Singh

A Learning Experience Designer by profession and Tech Ethicist by passion. Savneet actively promotes the development of Human centered AI. As a recognized thought leader in the Responsible AI space, she regularly shares her insights through articles, podcasts, and speaking engagements.

A Learning Experience Designer by profession and Tech Ethicist by passion. Savneet actively promotes the development of Human centered AI. As a recognized thought leader in the Responsible AI space, she regularly shares her insights through articles,... Show more

Jesse Overbay

Jesse Overbay

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

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

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

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

Joseph Nehls

Joseph Nehls

At an early age I was thrust into Sexual Violence, as a victim, predator and observer. The impacts were massive and now with information I never wanted I am called to share the ugliest of ugliest of on earth. I am a survivor of mother son incest and did not know it, as a child we have no way to gauge healthy love for selfish desire of a parent.

At an early age I was thrust into Sexual Violence, as a victim, predator and observer. The impacts were massive and now with information I never wanted I am called to share the ugliest of ugliest of on earth. I am a survivor of mother son incest an... Show more

Sean M. Duncan

Sean M. Duncan

Sean M. Duncan, CPA is the president of SMD Consulting & Accounting and founder of Chief Proactive Advisors, LLC. built his reputation as a thought leader in the accounting industry by focusing on advising, teaching, and helping clients with proactive strategy and planning.

CPAs across the United States possess so much valuable knowledge about business, finances, AND taxes; but all too often they shy away from sharing their wisdom in a timely and actionable manner. Over the last 25+ years, Sean has accumulated a diverse and unique set of credentials and knowledge that he shares through speaking at conferences and events, in private seminars, one-on-one with clients, and with his very talented team at SMD.

A recognized expert on comprehensive financial and business strategy, Sean M. Duncan, CPA has been a speaker at accounting events, financial advisor conferences, real estate investor conferences, Texas Bar Association events, medical forums, and many other conferences, webinars, and podcasts. e has contributed to Intuit’s Accountant blog and is a frequent contributor to articles in The Dallas Morning News, Insightful Accountant, and other publications. Sean has also made numerous appearances as a TV, radio, and podcast guest across the United States.

Sean M. Duncan, CPA is the president of SMD Consulting & Accounting and founder of Chief Proactive Advisors, LLC. built his reputation as a thought leader in the accounting industry by focusing on advising, teaching, and helping clients with proactiv... Show more

Randerson Cirqueira

Randerson Cirqueira

Especialista em Poder Legislativo e Direito Parlamentar pelo Instituto Legislativo Brasileiro do Senado Federal. Estrategista de Mandato político. Autor do livro Mandato de Valor e coautor do livro Processo legislativo integral + Vade Mecum Legislativo Distrital. Mais de 20 anos de experiência no Poder Legislativo. Atuou por dezesseis anos na Câmara dos Deputados na área de tecnologia onde teve muita vivência com o Poder Legislativo. Em 2013 ingressou por concurso público na Procuradoria Geral do DF. Em 2015, foi para a Câmara Legislativa onde atuou como Assessor Legislativo até 2023.
É professor, mentor, palestrante. Servidor de carreira da Procuradoria do DF.

Especialista em Poder Legislativo e Direito Parlamentar pelo Instituto Legislativo Brasileiro do Senado Federal. Estrategista de Mandato político. Autor do livro Mandato de Valor e coautor do livro Processo legislativo integral + Vade Mecum Legislati... Show more

Brenda Leung

Brenda Leung

Building genuine human connection, one person at a time. Those connections will help us communicate, adapt, and improve.

Building genuine human connection, one person at a time. Those connections will help us communicate, adapt, and improve. Show more

Tommy Clarke

Tommy Clarke

Tommy has been working as a consultant since early 2000. He is a subject matter expert on Microsoft 365 and Azure. Tommy’s works primarily as a Program Manager with Enterprise customers all over the world with focus on usage and consumption of Microsoft 365 workloads. His deep technical skills are mainly in Microsoft Teams, Security and Compliance. He was first awarded the MVP title in 2010 for excellence in Lync and is since 2014 an Office 365 MVP. In 2013 he successfully completed the highest level of certification, the MCSM – Microsoft Certified Solutions Master in the Communications track. Tommy is an experienced and hungry consultant with good credentials who is eager to learn all there is to know in his field.

Tommy has been working as a consultant since early 2000. He is a subject matter expert on Microsoft 365 and Azure. Tommy’s works primarily as a Program Manager with Enterprise customers all over the world with focus on usage and consumption of Micros... Show more

Étienne Gonnu

Étienne Gonnu

Étienne Gonnu est en charge des affaires publiques pour l'April depuis janvier 2016.

Étienne Gonnu est en charge des affaires publiques pour l'April depuis janvier 2016. Show more

Angelique Dawnbringer

Angelique Dawnbringer

Talks about #I&T, #Privacy, #Security, and #Humanrights

Talks about #I&T, #Privacy, #Security, and #Humanrights Show more

Martin Hatch

Martin Hatch

I've been a consultant in Microsoft Tech for almost 20 years, specialising in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Azure and web technologies on a range of enterprise scale international projects.

I joined Law 365 last year and have been having fun building all sorts of fun things with Cognitive Services, SharePoint Syntex and Azure :)

I've been a consultant in Microsoft Tech for almost 20 years, specialising in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Azure and web technologies on a range of enterprise scale international projects. I joined Law 365 last year and have been having fun b... Show more

Laurence POUGNANT

Laurence POUGNANT

Accompagnement des professionnels à une meilleure gestion de risque ( organisationnelle, sécuritaire, conformité..)
Mise et Maintien IN EXTENSO en Conformité RGPD _ Sensibilisation _ Formation _ Labellisation
Conseil - Proximité - Transparence -
Apport d'une authentique expertise au service des professionnels.
Formations suivies :
RGPD
CyberProtection
CyberSécurité
Gestion de projet
Audit d'une entreprise
Système d'Information (SI)
Maîtriser la Méthode SCRUM

Accompagnement des professionnels à une meilleure gestion de risque ( organisationnelle, sécuritaire, conformité..) Mise et Maintien IN EXTENSO en Conformité RGPD _ Sensibilisation _ Formation _ Labellisation Conseil - Proximité - Transparence - ... Show more

Rohit Srivastwa

Rohit Srivastwa

Rohit Srivastwa is a serial entreprenuer, a well-known security evangelist and a specialist in IT infrastructure, cyber warfare and cyber-crime investigation.
He is an advisor to several military agencies, law enforcement agencies and corporates in India and abroad,
Rohit he is recipient of the prestigious "Microsoft Most Valuable Professional" award since 2012 in the domain of "Enterprise Security"

Rohit Srivastwa is a serial entreprenuer, a well-known security evangelist and a specialist in IT infrastructure, cyber warfare and cyber-crime investigation. He is an advisor to several military agencies, law enforcement agencies and corporates in ... Show more

Nicola Chemello

Nicola Chemello

Nicola Chemello is the chairman and co-founder of SecurCube srl, a digital forensics company specialized in phone records investigation, BTS survey technology, and software development. The company cooperates with international Law Enforcement Agencies around the world.

He is an EnCE Encase®Certified Examiner, Physical analyst (CCPA), Mobile examiner (CCME), Ufed System specialist, Cellebrite Operator (CCO), former Oxygen and MSAB XRY forensic examiner.
Registered at the Italian Court as CTU Witness Expert for digital examinations for several Prosecutors’ offices on digital devices investigations.

Mr. Chemello has been performing annual training sessions for public Authorities, lawyers, consultants, and digital experts. He is active in participating in refresher courses organized by global organizations. His publications reflect the constant evolution of skills gained by working side-by-side with Law Enforcement Agencies.

The article “Correlating CDR with other data sources” published on the IEEE platform is based on his experiences in phone records and cell towers examination.

Nicola Chemello is the chairman and co-founder of SecurCube srl, a digital forensics company specialized in phone records investigation, BTS survey technology, and software development. The company cooperates with international Law Enforcement Agenci... Show more

Janelle Hsia

Janelle Hsia

Janelle is the President of Privacy SWAN Consulting and a trainer, consultant, and trusted advisor for strategic and tactical decision-making within global organizations of all sizes. She is focused on the field of privacy and data protection and brings a diverse background with strong leadership, technical, and business skills spanning over 20 years. Because of this, she brings a unique perspective regarding how to integrate data protection with security and technology while helping companies operationalize their privacy requirements. Her passion is creating comprehensive and tailored data governance programs for SMBs with an international presence.

She is an International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Official Training Partner, an Institute of Operational Privacy Design (IOPD) Founding Board Member, an ISSA Privacy Special Interest Group Tri-Chair, and is a member of IEEE, CSA, ISACA, and PMI. She holds the following certifications CIPM, CIPT, CIPP/US/E, CISA, PMP, and GSLC.

Janelle is the President of Privacy SWAN Consulting and a trainer, consultant, and trusted advisor for strategic and tactical decision-making within global organizations of all sizes. She is focused on the field of privacy and data protection and bri... Show more

Margaux Charles

Margaux Charles

Consultante GRC pour Onepoint, je traite de questions variées allant de la conformité RGPD et autres règlementations européennes aux certifications ISO 27001.

Consultante GRC pour Onepoint, je traite de questions variées allant de la conformité RGPD et autres règlementations européennes aux certifications ISO 27001. Show more

Amish Desai

Amish Desai

Amish Desai is a Quality Engineering professional with more than 10 years of experience in quality systems, problem solving, process improvement, data analytics, and manufacturing quality. He currently serves as Staff Quality Engineer at Veeco Instruments, where he partners with field service and internal teams to identify systemic root causes, drive corrective actions, and improve quality performance.
Throughout his career, Amish has led initiatives involving 8D problem solving, CAPA effectiveness, FMEA deployment, quality metrics development, knowledge management systems, and continuous improvement programs. He has developed quality training programs, implemented quality dashboards, established performance metrics, and driven cross-functional improvement efforts focused on reducing repeat failures, customer complaints, and process inefficiencies.
Prior to joining Veeco Instruments, Amish worked at Micron Technology in roles including Manager, QMO Data Analytics, and Senior EPS Process Engineer. He was responsible for global problem-solving systems, KPI development, knowledge management initiatives, process improvement programs, and training related to quality methodologies. Earlier, he served as Senior Quality Systems Engineer at IM Flash Technologies, where he led quality culture initiatives, developed reporting and visualization tools, and drove improvements in operational quality metrics.
Amish holds a Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat University, India. He is certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt, Project Management Professional (PMP), ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), and ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
His technical skills include Power BI, Tableau, SSRS Report Builder, SQL, SAP HANA, Oracle, 8D, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, Kaizen, 6S, JMP, and Minitab.

Amish Desai is a Quality Engineering professional with more than 10 years of experience in quality systems, problem solving, process improvement, data analytics, and manufacturing quality. He currently serves as Staff Quality Engineer at Veeco Instru... Show more

Emily Saul

Emily Saul

Emily Saul has been covering legal news and New York City state and federal courts for over eleven years. She is currently a litigation reporter with the New York Law Journal, with a broad beat that covers the courthouses in New York City and the people who work in them. She started her career in public radio and has also worked at the New York Post and for a podcast investigations company. She is a co-founder and Vice President of Courthouse Reporters of New York, a professional association of journalists who cover New York state courts.

Emily Saul has been covering legal news and New York City state and federal courts for over eleven years. She is currently a litigation reporter with the New York Law Journal, with a broad beat that covers the courthouses in New York City and the peo... Show more

Kelsey Ratcliffe

Kelsey Ratcliffe

Kelsey Ratcliffe is the Founder of KR Criminal Profiling & Analysis and a commercial security consultant with over 15 years of law enforcement experience. A former Lieutenant, child abuse investigator, hostage negotiator, and incident commander, she specializes in workplace violence prevention, behavioral threat assessment, de-escalation strategies, and employee wellness.

Kelsey helps organizations identify concerning behaviors before they escalate into violence, develop practical prevention strategies, and create safer environments for employees, customers, and stakeholders. Her presentations combine real-world experience, behavioral science, and actionable de-escalation tools that audiences can immediately apply in the workplace.

She has delivered training to construction, corporate, educational, and community audiences on topics including workplace violence prevention, behavioral indicators of risk, conflict de-escalation, and resilience through mindfulness practices.

Kelsey Ratcliffe is the Founder of KR Criminal Profiling & Analysis and a commercial security consultant with over 15 years of law enforcement experience. A former Lieutenant, child abuse investigator, hostage negotiator, and incident commander, she ... Show more

David Eiras

David Eiras

Led a €10M acquisition solo (Portugal's first search fund to close a deal), then landed in a legal dispute against Big Law and Fortune 500 companies. Facing the resource asymmetry, he taught himself to build AI tools to research and file submissions, 20+ filings across 3 jurisdictions so far. Now he builds those tools for others through Satrix.ai (Lex.ai for legal research and drafting; DealBrief.co for deal risk). Deal Partner at Boardy Ventures.

Led a €10M acquisition solo (Portugal's first search fund to close a deal), then landed in a legal dispute against Big Law and Fortune 500 companies. Facing the resource asymmetry, he taught himself to build AI tools to research and file submissions,... Show more

Shane Coughlan

Shane Coughlan

Shane represents and supports the OIN 2.0 patent non-aggression community at Open Invention Network. Previously, as OpenChain General Manager, he led the development of ISO/IEC 5230 and 18974 standards, as well as SBOM and AI compliance guidance. A legal community pioneer, Shane founded the European Legal Network, co-founded the Open Source Law Review, and previously helped scale the OIN 1.0 patent non-aggression ecosystem. He also serves on the general assembly of OpenForum Europe.

Shane represents and supports the OIN 2.0 patent non-aggression community at Open Invention Network. Previously, as OpenChain General Manager, he led the development of ISO/IEC 5230 and 18974 standards, as well as SBOM and AI compliance guidance. A l... Show more

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