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John Sedrak

Passionate Deep Tech & Commercial Lawyer | AI, Blockchain, Privacy & Cybersecurity Expert | Leadership Educator | Empowering Innovation through Legal Foresight

About Me

Passionate about pioneering innovative solutions in the commercial, privacy, cybersecurity, and tech law sectors, I am a visionary leader dedicated to pushing boundaries and finding creative answers to the seemingly unsolvable challenges of our digital age. With a strong presence in leadership, empathy, and communication, I thrive on guiding teams towards success while fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration.

Jurisdiction

Canada | United Arab Emirates | Spain

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience10-15 years
Current StatusActive
Business, Technology Lawyer, Mediator
2022 - 2025

Commercial, Business and Real Estate Lawyer
2013 - 2019

Litigation Lawyer
2011 - 2013

Negotiator, Finance and Business Solicitor
2007 - 2011

Education

Masters of Privacy and Cybersecurity LawOsgoode Hall Law School
Present
Masters of Technology LawIE Law School
Present
Masters of Business Kings College London
Present
Degree of LL.B.University of London
Present

Certification

Total Certifications1

Led high - value contract, Established and implemented foundational strategies for the consulting division specializing in commercial law, privacy, cybersecurity, legal technology, blockchain, and artificial intelligence, positioning it as a leading multidisciplinary practice., and drafting across diverse commercial and technology transactions, aligning legal frameworks with strategic business objectives and significantly reducing negotiation turnaround times., Developed and executed global privacy compliance programs ensuring adherence to major, CCPA, PIPEDA, PIPL, and the UK Data Protection Act, while advising clients through regulatory audits and enforcement actions., Negotiated complex technology agreements such as SaaS, licensing, and, clauses into core business, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing privacy - by - design solutions in collaboration, Delivered global masterclasses and keynote sessions, diverse professional audiences across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

Skills

Core skills0
Languages4

Languages

English
Arabic
French
Spanish