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Michael D. Palage SOI

Michael D. Palage SOI

  1. Your Name

Michael Palage

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  1. Stakeholder Group: (please select one)

Commercial Stakeholder Group (CSG)
Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG)
Registrar Stakeholder Group (RrSG)
Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG)

  1. Constituency: (if CSG or NCSG is selected in #2, please select one)

Business Constituency (BC)
Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC)
Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers Constituency (ISPCP)
Non-Commercial Users Constituency (NCUC)
Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns (NPOC)

  1. ICANN Affiliation (if not covered by item 2 or 3, please select one):

Independent
At-Large / RALO
Address Supporting Organization (ASO)
Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO)
At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC)
Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC)
Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC)
Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC)

  1. Please identify your current employer(s):

Pharos Global

  1. Please identify your current position(s):

President

  1. Please identify the type(s) of work performed:

I am an intellectual property attorney and an information technology consultant, who has been actively involved in ICANN operational and policy matters since its formation in both an individual and leadership role. My client base includes domain name registration authorities (gTLD registries, ccTLD registries, and gTLD registrars), including prospective Registry Operators. In addition, I regularly work with large multinational organizations (both within the private and public sectors) regarding broader technology and Internet Governance Issues.

  1. Please identify your declared country of primary residence (e.g., country to which you pay taxes):

USA

  1. Please list any financial relationship beyond de minimis stock ownership you may have with any company that to your knowledge has a financial relationship or contract with ICANN:

I consult with numerous ICANN accredited registration authorities (registrars/registries).

  1. Do you believe you are participating in the GNSO policy process as a representative of any individual or entity, whether paid or unpaid?

Yes
No

If the answer is “Yes,” please provide the name of the represented individual or entity. (If professional ethical obligations prevent you from disclosing this information, please enter "Private"):

Pharos Global

  1. Please identify any other relevant arrangements, interests, or benefits as requested in the following two questions:

 

a. Do you have any type of material interest in ICANN GNSO policy development processes and outcomes?

Yes
No

If the answer is “yes,” please describe the material interest in ICANN GNSO policy development processes and outcomes:

ICANN's regulations on domain names and IP addresses impact the business that I consult with, as well as me in an individual capacity as a domain name registrant.

b. Are there any arrangements/agreements between you and any other group, constituency or person(s) regarding your participation as a work team member?

Yes
No

If the answer is “yes,” please describe the arrangements/agreements and the name of the group, constituency, or person(s):

 

  1. Please identify any Working Groups or other chartered teams in which you are participating (include acronyms, if applicable):

 

  1. Additional Information (optional):

I am a member of InfoNetworks LLC and an individual member of NARALO.

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