is an independent compliance consultant and attorney. She serves on two Boards of Directors (one as chair), and is an owner of a product development company. Ms. Lefler served for 13 years as managing director, compliance for global investment banks, and ultimately as chief compliance & AML Officer of KeyBanc Capital Markets. Previously, she held positions as senior counsel with the U.S. SEC, legal advisor to Commissioner Isaac C. Hunt, and associate with Morgan Lewis & Bockius. Ms. Lefler has served as chair of FINRA's Market Regulation Committee, as FINRA Panelist (i.e., judge) in enforcement actions, and as an expert witness on securities legal matters. Ms. Lefler earned her J.D. degree from George Mason University School of Law and her B.A. degree from Bates College. She is licensed to practice law in Florida and Virginia. Ms. Lefler has held various financial licenses, including NYSE Series 14 (chief compliance officer), FINRA (supervisory principal), and deemed "Fit & Proper" to serve as chief compliance & AML officer of an Irish Bank. Ms. Lefler is also a Certified U.S. Sailing Judge.

is an attorney at Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP, concentrating his practice in the areas of medical malpractice, skilled nursing and aging services, and general liability. He has experience in the defense of complex medical and other professional malpractice, nursing home and long-term care negligence, class action defense, New York State statutory and regulatory violations and compliance against healthcare entities, healthcare practitioners and other business entities, New York State government agency investigations, disciplinary proceedings and professional licensing involving healthcare entities, and health care practitioners and other business entities. Mr. Tilson also defends individuals and companies in state and federal courts around the country in matters of commercial litigation, employment and workplace management, and insurance coverage, and have defended domestic and international clients in claims ranging from breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, as well as employers against allegations of wrongdoing including claims of sexual harassment, failure to hire and/or promote, wrongful termination, discrimination, and retaliation. He earned his B.S. degree from Truman State University and his J.D. degree from Suffolk University Law School. Mr. Tilson is a member of the American Bar Association, Bar Association of Erie County, New York Bar Association, and New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is admitted to practice law in New York; Massachusetts; and before the U.S. District Courts, Western and Northern districts of New York and District of Massachusetts.

is a renowned leader and trailblazer in the disciplines of AI, Web3, and sustainable technologies. With an illustrious legal career, his journey began by selling two tech startups and realizing the gap between the complexities of emerging tech and the lack of true legal expertise in existence. Since graduating from top-tier programs at both Stanford University and Emory University Law School, Mr. Slamowitz has quickly emerged as the go-to lawyer to navigate the next digital frontier because of his proven, cutting-edge approach to legal complexities in the face of rapid technological change. He has provided counsel to over 150 projects, navigating the intricate realms of compliance, transactions, and litigation. Mr. Slamowitz's diverse roster of clients includes high-profile entities such as Alfa Romeo Formula One, Call of Duty, U.S. Olympics, New York Mets, and Snoop Dogg, underlining his expertise in handling a wide array of legal challenges. As a former counsel at Omnicom Media Group, the second largest ad agency in the world with $3bn under him, he worked with tech industry giants, including Google, Amazon, Meta, and X (formerly Twitter) with clients including AT&T, Warner Bros. Discovery, P&G, and FedEx. Before this, Mr. Slamowitz practiced in a nationally ranked Sports and Entertainment firm and leading litigation groups.

, CIPP (US/E), CIPM is a partner at Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP. Ms. Duarte helps technology companies and enterprises, including wireless MVNOs, AI voice companies, SaaS platforms and Proptech business, navigate complex and evolving areas of law including telecommunications regulation, AI, data privacy and cybersecurity, and consumer protection. Before joining the firm, she spent more than two decades working at leading law firms and in-house at large and small technology companies working alongside business partners to manage legal and reputational risk. Ms. Duarte helps companies build responsible AI governance frameworks, translates state privacy laws into actionable compliance roadmaps, and drafts and negotiates technology transactions, data agreements and commercial contracts. She counsels clients on all aspects of the product lifecycle from advertising campaigns, complying with state and federal consumer retail requirements, incorporating AI into customer service, and handling complex commercial disputes, including matters involving competitors and regulators. Ms. Duarte has represented clients in high-stakes investigations and regulatory inquiries before federal and state agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and state Attorneys General. She also has experience before the National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), as well as litigation experience in both federal and state courts. Ms. Duarte has been recognized by the Association of Corporate Counsel as “Best In-House Counsel of the Year,” 2024. She holds a FinTech Law and Policy Certification from Duke University and a Leadership Certification from Harvard University. Ms. Duarte earned her B.A. degree in English and History from Boston College and her J.D. degree (Communications & Technology Law Institute Certificate) from The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law. She is a member of the Women’s Bar Association (Law and Technology Forum, Co-Chair, 2025), International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and the Financial Services Network (Co-Chair, 2019-2020, 2024). Ms. Duarte is admitted to practice in Virginia and District of Columbia.