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Pamela Samuelson: Professor of Law at the University of California
Pamela Samuelson is a Professor of Law and Information at the University of California, Berkeley. In addition to this, she’s also a co-director at the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology. This center is known around the world for its impressive research and analysis of technology-related policy and law issues. Pamela Samuelson also co-founded the […]
Paul Heald: Professor of Law At The University of Illinois
Paul Heald is part of the University of Illinois Law faculty and serves as a Professor of Law as well as an author of a number of books. He’s had a well-rounded career both in academia and as a fiction novelist, which is an interesting combination that makes him a very unique individual to do […]
Fred Campbell: Director of Tech Knowledge
Fred Campbell is an adjunct professor at the University of Nebraska College of Law. In addition to this, he is an advisor at Wireless 20/20 and currently serves as the Director of Tech Knowledge as well. With a strong background in wireless communications and the various legal complexities that industry encounters, Fred Campbell is a […]
Jonathan Coulton: Musician And Songwriter
Jonathan Coulton is a musician and songwriter who writes songs that appeals to tech-crowds or “geeks”. He has written and performed songs that have appeared in Left 4 Dead 2, Portal, and Portal 2 which are highly acclaimed video games that still see play many years later. One of the things that makes Jonathan Coulton […]
Reuben Grinberg: Associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Reuben Grinberg is a fantastic resource when it comes to the topic of tech and law, especially regarding bitcoin. As an associate at the Davis Polk & Wardwell’s Financial Institutions Group, he spends a lot of his time navigating legal issues that come up in the financial space. This consists of regulation issues, transactional disputes […]
Derek Bambauer: Professor of Law at University of Arizona
Derek Bambauer works at the University of Arizona as a Professor of Law. He specializes in IP and Internet-related legal issues. One of the main focuses that he spends his time studying, writing about, and discussing is censorship when it comes to the internet. It’s obviously a topic that he is passionate about and is […]
Bruce Schneier: Security Technologist
Bruce Schneier is a security technologist who is extremely well-respected in the space of tech and cybersecurity. He’s also a writer who has authored 18 books on the topics of security and technology, with a little commentary on the impact all of this has on the social fabric of our society. He is an advisor […]
David Brin: Physicist And Science Fiction Writer
David Brin is a physicist and an acclaimed science fiction writer as well. He won the Freedom of Speech Award of the American Library Associate for his book “The Transparent Society.” Brin also does speaking and consulting on topics related to science and tech, offering his unique viewpoint on the industry to those who need […]
For Alexei Orlov, Character Development Is Part of Being in Business
If one were forced to sum up Alexei Orlov in a word, the obvious (if incomplete) choice would be businessman. After all, his resume very nearly broadcasts the term by itself. Orlov has spent over three decades developing his business leadership skills and marketing...
Daniel Lyons: Associate Professor at Boston College Law School
Daniel Lyons is an associate professor at the Boston College Law School. The areas that he focuses on are tech, telecom, administrative, and property law. He has spent time working in the private legal sector on telecom, administrative and energy law as well. This background helped Daniel develop the valuable experience that he now brings […]
Gilbert Wondracek: IT Security Consultant
Gilbert Wondracek is a freelance consultant who specializes in privacy, IT, and online security. This skillset is crucial for businesses and individuals who need assistance making sure they are secure online, and they regularly turn to Gilbert for help with this. Previously to working as a freelance consultant, Gilbert Wondracek was a research fellow at […]
Christopher Yoo: Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania
Christopher Yoo is a professor of Law, Communication, and Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania. He is considered to be one of the world’s primary thought leaders and authorities on the topic of law and technology. This legal work also covers intellectual property and across his wide disciplines, his work has become […]
Ladar Levison: Creator Of Lavabit
Ladar Levison is someone who has had quite an interesting business trajectory. He founded Lavabit, an encrypted email service designed to protect the privacy of its users. Lavabit gained popularity due to the extremely high level of encryption it offered. Ladar Levison was one of the growing number of people who were concerned about the […]
Laura Heymann: Chancellor Professor of Law At William & Mary
Laura Heymann is Chancellor Professor of Law at William & Mary Law School where she has been working since 2005. This experience at William & Mary has made her a valued resource and a staple of the college’s law community. She has written a handful of interesting papers that have garnered interest due to their […]
Mehran Redjvani: Real Estate Professional
Based in Toronto, Canada, Mehran Redjvani has over a decade of experience in the real estate industry. Mehran has made a name for himself selling both residential and commercial properties in the Toronto suburbs. Mehran prides himself on his excellent client relationships as a result of his hard work, integrity, and his understanding of the […]
Lori Weaver: Luxury Portfolio Specialist
Lori Weaver is a Luxury Portfolio Specialist with John L. Scott Real Estate in the Seattle, WA area. Lori works alongside her husband, Norm Weaver, as part of The Weaver Team. A Seattle native, Lori grew up in the Puget Sound area. In her work as a realtor, Lori is passionate about ensuring satisfaction in […]