Willmary E. - Attorney-Advisor (Cyber & Telecommunications – Western Hemisphere Portfolio)

Washington, United States

Experience

Dec 2024 - Present

1 year 1 month

Washington, United States

Lead interagency coordination with the FCC, NTIA, DOJ, FBI, CISA, and State Department to advance U.S. cybersecurity and telecommunications priorities across international regulatory environments.
Design and implement technical assistance programs that promote transparent regulatory practices, digital infrastructure resilience, and alignment with global best practices.
Advise on modernization of telecommunications legislation to strengthen supply chain security and embed trusted vendor provisions.
Provide legal and policy guidance on submarine cable infrastructure resilience to support secure global communications.
Support policy development related to AI infrastructure, including legal frameworks for data center investment, cross-border data flows, and AI compute capacity governance.
Organize and lead multi-stakeholder workshops with U.S. and foreign experts to build legal capacity, share policy innovations, and foster rights-respecting digital governance.

Apr 2021 - Dec 2024

3 years 9 months

Washington, United States

Spearheaded federal and state policy initiatives on AI safety, data privacy, and platform accountability with deep engagement across legislative, regulatory, and civil society arenas.
Provided substantive legal analysis and strategic guidance on emerging federal privacy proposals.
Contributed to the development of key federal policy instruments, including the White House Executive Order on AI, the National Security Memorandum on AI, and the AI Bill of Rights Blueprint.
Translated complex technical and legal analyses into actionable policy recommendations for lawmakers, regulators, and civil society stakeholders.
Represented Access Now in high-level engagements with Congress, federal agencies, and global coalitions advocating for transparent, accountable, and human rights-centered tech policy.

Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

5 months

Washington, United States

Developed legislative and advocacy strategies advancing telecommunications access, media diversity, and equitable technology policy.
Drafted policy briefs, advocacy letters, and public-comment filings addressing media consolidation, broadband access, and emerging tech impacts on civil rights.

Apr 2019 - Nov 2019

8 months

Arlington, United States

Advised clients on specific product issues including safety, labeling, recycling, and disposal regulations on electrical and electronic equipment, chemicals, and commercial products.
Researched local and federal U.S. EHS policy, laws, and regulations.
Provided training to clients on how to utilize EHS compliance tools.
Monitored existing and emerging EHS issues to alert industry on future requirements.

Dec 2017 - May 2018

6 months

Washington, United States

Drafted advisory briefs and institution memoranda for Section 337 investigations, contributing to decisions on patent infringement and unfair trade practices.
Conducted legal research on complex IP issues including contributory infringement, enablement, and motions to strike, supporting litigation teams in high-stakes cases.

May 2017 - Aug 2017

4 months

Washington, United States

Assisted in developing and executing legislative and outreach strategies on technology and telecommunications policy.
Tracked and analyzed Congressional initiatives, administrative actions, and industry developments related to broadband, copyright, patents, and internet governance.
Conducted legal and policy research to support filings before the FCC and FTC, including co-authoring portions of amicus briefs, comments, and white papers.

Jan 2017 - May 2017

5 months

United States

Conducted legal research on criminal procedure, family law, probate law, and other matters.
Drafted court documents and orders including Pro Hac Vice motions, grand jury testimonies, guardianships, and writs.
Drafted case summaries, bench memos, and recommendations for the judge and clerk’s use in ruling on motions.