Adrian Fenty rose to national prominence when he served as Mayor of Washington, D.C. from 2007 - 2011.While serving as mayor of DC, Fenty was known for reforms that streamlined the District's government and increased its responsiveness and engagement with residents. After leaving office, Fenty provided strategic advice and business development consulting to an array of companies, including Rosetta Stone, Everfi and CapGemini. Fenty is also a much sought-after speaker, lecturing frequently on education reform and the use of a private sector approach to running government. In the fall of 2011, Fenty served as a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Politics at his alma mater, Oberlin College.

In addition to his role at Perkins Coie, Fenty also serves as Special Advisor with Andreessen Horowitz and serves on the Board of Directors of two nonprofits: College Track and Fight for Children.

Fenty received his B.A. from Oberlin College and his J.D. from Howard University Law School.

Michael Petricone is the senior vice president of government affairs for the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). In his position, Petricone is responsible for representing the CE industry’s position before Congress and the FCC on critical issues such as Internet freedom, wireless spectrum, and high-skilled immigration. He is a frequent speaker on policy issues impacting the innovation industry. He has been frequently listed as one of DC’s top technology lobbyists. Petricone received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and his undergraduate degree from Tufts University.