Dan has over a decade of experience in the games industry, as a journalist, attorney, writer, producer, and consultant. He is an expert on legal issues surrounding virtual worlds/MMO's, and online interactive communities such as wikis and web forums. Dan is a regular speaker on legal issues in the games industry at conferences and events such as PAX and GDC, and represents primarily indie studios and gaming services startups. More...
Dan is a Maryland-based attorney, with a practice focused on intellectual property and representing clients in the games industry. Dan practices in all areas relevant to the industry, including contracts, technology licensing, copyright/trademark registration and litigation, and entertainment/technology related business practices advisement. He also has extensive PR and business experience and can act as PR or Business Development counsel as needed. More...
Dan is a political-tracked Foreign Service Officer, currently serving as an Economic/Commercial Officer at U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. An accredited diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service, he holds the diplomatic title of Third Secretary. A copy of his Senate attestation and presidential nomination can be found in the Congressional Record for May 12, 2011 (PDF). Dan serves as economic advisor to the Ambassador, as well as the posts anti-money laundering/counterterrorist financing officer, civil aviation officer, and resident intellectual property expert. He is also the post's AFSA rep. More...
Dan was the only person I would trust to provide an expert opinion while keeping the interests of the project and the community at heart...