Laura Sallstrom

Laura is responsible for building the team’s capabilities across the full range of data issues affecting global corporations, including data privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, Internet governance, and network regulation. Her in-depth knowledge and understanding of global policy and emerging technology trends were fostered through leadership positions including owning and managing Sallstrom Consulting until its purchase by Access Partnership, leading trade and Asia teams at the Business Software Alliance, and managing service (including technology) and intellectual property negotiations at the Office of US Trade Representative (USTR). Regularly quoted by international media, Laura is also an accomplished speaker at global forums. She has lived, worked or traveled in over 80 countries.

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