Gayle Gorvett is CEO and Managing Partner of GGorvett Consulting LLC in Atlanta where she serves as Interim Legal Counsel, Advisor and trusted partner to management of mid-cap and growth stage companies.

She has over 20 years of experience advising clients in the US, EMEA and Asia Pacific. She has lived and worked in the United States, France, and Japan, including 4 years as a member of Latham & Watkins’ Technology Transactions department in New York. Ms. Gorvett was in-house counsel at two listed companies in Paris: Nexans, SA, and Brinks EMEA; where she was International Corporate Counsel for the BGS Business Division, responsible for all legal matters in the EMEA and APAC, and she served on the Board of several European affiliates and was a key member of the global M&A committee.

She brings both excellent legal skills and a strong business background to her clients. She works closely with management as a true partner to the business.

Her expertise includes corporate finance (M&A, JV, Partnerships, Alliances), complex technology transactions (SAAS, Cloud, licenses, joint development agreements, technology transfers, IP Portfolio review), and cross- border negotiations. Ms. Gorvett also acts as a counselor to senior management on corporate governance, including AI Governance and international expansion.

Gayle has lived and worked in the United States, Japan and France.  She brings both excellent legal skills and a strong business background to her clients.  Ms. Gorvett has a J.D. degree from the Northwestern University School of Law, and a B.A. degree in International Business from DePauw University.  She just completed a term as Secretary and member of the Board of La French Tech Atlanta. She is a member of the Lawyers Club of Atlanta, the Chair of the global Privacy and Cybersecurity Subcommittee for the Association of the Corporate Counsel and a leader of the International Affairs Network.  She is also an active member of two AI Guardrails Working groups at the Duke University Center on Law and Technology.

Gayle speaks frequently on AI Governance, Ethical AI, Compliance, IT & privacy law, International law, and legal innovation.

Gayle has served as an Advisory Board member to ESQ Legal in Denver Colorado and ITMP Media in Chantilly, VA.

Gayle speaks French fluently.

Gayle is a member of the New York and Georgia Bars.

Jian ZHANG is a seasoned China-licensed lawyer. He is the partner leading Pamir Law Group’s China practice based in the firm’s Shanghai office. With extensive experience in corporate legal matters, he plays a pivotal role in advising and assisting clients on a wide range of issues, including strategic advisory, smooth and efficient operations balancing compliance and regulatory matters, transactions such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), as well as a full range of China inbound and outbound business matters.

Jian’s expertise also extends to commercial litigation and arbitration, where he represents clients in complex disputes, ensuring that their interests are rigorously defended and upheld.

Jian’s educational background is a blend of Chinese and western institutions. He earned his law degree (Bachelor on Commercial Law in 1997) from East China University of Politics and Law, where he developed a strong foundation in Chinese legal principles. He furthered his studies with an LL.M from the University of Nottingham (in 2002), enhancing his knowledge of international law and deepening his skills to help clients navigate cross-border legal challenges.

Fluent in both English and Chinese, he is adept at bridging cultural and linguistic gaps in his practice, making him an invaluable asset for international clients operating in China.

Outside of his legal career, Jian is an avid sports enthusiast, enjoying basketball and table tennis. He also loves hiking, which offers him a refreshing break from the demands of his professional life.