Michael D. Palage

I am an intellectual property attorney and an information technology consultant. I have been actively involved in Internet Governance and ICT issues over the last twenty years. During this time, I have been intimately involved in ICANN operational and policy matters since its formation in both an individual and leadership role, including a three-year term on the ICANN Board of Directors. I am currently President and CEO of Pharos Global, Inc. which provides consulting and management services to domain name registration authorities and other technology related companies in connection with Internet governance issues. I am also the cofounder of InfoNetworks, LLC, an information technology company focused on solutions for building online trusted ecosystems incorporating the federation verified data. I have testified before the United States Congress multiple times and as an expert witness in both Federal and State Court in numerous legal proceedings.