Stephanie Curcio is an IP lawyer and the CEO & Co-Founder of NLPatent, an industry-leading AI patent search platform used by top law firms, innovative companies, and research universities worldwide. Her work at the intersection between AI and patent law has made her a sought-after expert on matters regarding AI & IP, including advising national patent offices on AI policy. She holds prominent leadership positions at IP organizations in Canada and the U.S., and has consistently been recognized as a global leader in IP strategy (IAM Strategy 300) and a "Powerful Woman in IP" (WIPF). Her contributions to the innovation economy have recently earned her recognition as one of The DMZ’s “Women of the Year” and The Peak’s “Emerging Leaders” in the Legal category.