Conference Committee Conference Chairman Professor Dr. David Wall (U.K.) is Professor of Criminal Justice and Information Society at the University of Leeds, where he also conducts research and teaches in the fields of criminal justice and information technology, policing and cyberlaw. Formerly Head of the School of Law (2005-2007) and Director of the Centre for Criminal Justice Studies (2000-2005), David's specialist area of research is criminal justice and information technology an area in which he conducted many research projects and has published a wide range of articles and books. Dr. David worked previously at the Social Policy Research Unit, University of York (1985-6) and the Centre for Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Hull (1986-9), where he researched various regulation/ policing issues. After working in the private sector for three years he joined the Centre for Criminal Justice studies in the School of Law at the University of Leeds in 1992 as a research officer. He was appointed lecturer 1993, senior lecturer in August 1998 then professor in Jan 2004. He was Director of the Centre for Criminal Justice Studies between 2000 and 2005 when he became Head of the School of Law (2005-2007). In 1998, with Clive Walker and Yaman Akdeniz, he formed the Cyberlaw Research Unit. His research interests fall within the areas of Criminology, Criminal Justice, Cybercrime, Cyberlaw, Information Technology, Intellectual Property Rights, Law and popular culture, Legal Regulation of Knowledge, Policing, Police history, Sociology of law, Public law. Prof. David has conducted a number of funded research projects which include a study of criminal legal aid for the ESRC (with Adrian Wood); a study of stipendiary magistrates for the Lord Chancellor's Department (with Clive Walker and Peter Seago); a study of the use of information technology by lawyers for the University of Leeds/ Faculty of Law; a study of the means testing of legal aid for the National Audit Office. He then conducted research, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, into the socio-legal history of the chief constables of England and Wales between 1836 and 1996. This was followed by research for the Law Society of England and Wales into client and practitioner perceptions of need with regard to quality performance indicators for legal aid delivery (with Hilary Sommerlad). In 1999 he concluded a short project, funded by the Foundation for Canadian Studies, into Circle Sentencing, a Canadian aboriginal criminal justice alternative.In 2000 Dr. David worked (with Ben Fitzpatrick and Peter Seago) on a project funded by the Lord Chancellor's Department which explored the impact of new managerialism upon the Magistrates' courts in England and Wales, then between 2001 and 2003 he conducted research for the Home Office, with Stuart Lister, into distration burglary. His main research drive in recent years, however, has been the study of the relationship between crime and information technologies. Projects include the following: a) Policing the internet (Home Office - 2000) b) The theft of electronic services (DTi Foresight Initiative - 2000) c) Cyberscams: bulk deceptions on the internet (Home Office Innovative research Award - 2001/2) d) Security, Privacy and Law Enforcement issues relating to emerging information communication technologies in the Aftermath of September 11 (EU 0 with Mike Levi) e) The regulation of deviant behaviour on the internet (AHRB - 2004). The findings of these projects are informing his book Cybercrime: The transformation of crime in the information age (Polity Press, 2007). Prof. David's most recent research (with Jo Large) (2006-2008) is an exciting project which explores vulnerabilities within the fashion market that lead to the counterfeiting of designer ready-to-wear (prêt-a-porter) fashion apparels and accessories. The project, called COUTURE, is funded by the EU under the Framework 6 AGIS Programme and is being conducted by a partnership of TRANSCRIME (Prof. Ernesto Savona, Universities of Milan and Trento) and members of the CNRS (Prof. Pierre Kopp, Centre National de la Recerche Scientifique) at the Sorbonne in Paris. The project's supporting stakeholders are: Gucci and the Chamber of Commerce, Milan. Prof. David's contribution to this project continues his multi-disciplinary work on the relationship between crime and information technology. Conference Organizers Professor Dr. Vladimir Golubev (Ukraine) Founder and Director of the Computer Crime Research Center (CCRC), the Reader of the Department of operative and detective activity, special equipments and informational technologies(DUI), independent expert, member of the International Scientific and Professional Advisory Council, member of the UN Prevention of crimes and criminal justice program ISPAC, member of International Police Association. From 1974 to 2000 worked for law enforcement, he is a retired Colonel of police. Vladimir Golubev is one of the leading experts in the world with up to 15 years of expertise in cybercrime field. He regularly attends international forums and conferences, he is the author of 161 scientific works, 9 of which are books. His book "Problems of fighting computer crimes" is recommended by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine to be used as a study guide in universities. Professor Dr. Jeffrey F. Addicott ( U.S.A) is a Professor of Law and the Director of the Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas. An active duty Army officer in the Judge Advocate General's Corps for twenty years (he retired in 2000 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel), Professor Addicott spent a quarter of his career as a senior legal advisor to the United States Army's Special Forces. As an internationally recognized authority on national security law, terrorism law and human rights law, Professor Addicott not only lectures and participates in professional and academic organizations both in the United States and abroad, but he is also a frequent contributor to national and international news shows to include FOX News Channel and MSNBC. Professor Addicott is a prolific author, publishing over 20 books, articles, and monographs on a variety of legal topics. Addicott's most recent book (2007) is entitled: Terrorism Law: Cases, Materials, Comments, 4th edition. Among his many contributions to the field, Professor Addicott pioneered the teaching of law of war and human rights courses to the militaries of numerous nascent democracies in Eastern Europe and Latin America. For these efforts he was awarded the Legion of Merit, named the 1993 Army Judge Advocate of the year, and honored as a co-recipient of the American Bar Association's Hodson award. He has served in senior legal positions in Germany, Korea, Panama, and throughout the United States. Professor Addicott holds a Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) and Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Virginia School of Law. He also received a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the Army Judge Advocate General's School and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Alabama School of Law. Apart form teaching a variety of courses at the law school, Dr. Addicott served as the Associate Dean for Administration at St. Mary's University School of Law (2006-2007). Judge Dr. Mohamed CHAWKI (Egypt) is Judge at the Council of State, the President of the International Association of Cybercrime Prevention in France and works as a consultant for the Minister of Military Production in Egypt. He has obtained an (LL.B) and a (BA) in 1998, an LL.M (a Diploma in Public Law and a Diploma in Social Law), in 2000, Cairo University, Egypt; a F.C.E certificate from Cambridge University in 2001, a Diploma in French Literature (DU), from the University of Lyon II, France, in 2002 and a (Ph.D.) in Cybercrime from the University of Lyon III in France (Thesis Title: "Le Droit Pénal à l'Epreuve de la Cybercriminalité." A Comparative Study of English, French, and American Cybercrime Legal Systems. Two volumes, 970 pages. Honors degrees with high distinction. Judge Chawki has taught part-time on Cybercrime and Cyberlaw for the LL.M English program at the ITI INSTITUTE and has worked as a legal counselor for the National Petroleum Company, in Egypt. He has authored a book in French about cybercrime and also authored and co-authored many articles in English and French journals and presented many conference papers world wide on Cyberlaw. Judge CHAWKI holds many academic prizes and was rewarded by the Medal of Excellence of the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt in 1998 and the International Prize Claire-L'Heureux-Dubé in 2007. Mr. Stephen Pearson (U.S.A.) combines more than 25 years of law-enforcement experience with in-depth expertise in today's most pervasive Internet and computer technologies. During his tenure in both federal and civilian law-enforcement agencies, Stephen has had the opportunity to see all facets of Computer Crime Investigations. As an investigator with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, Stephen, using his technology skills was responsible for the safe recovery of an abducted child during a joint FBI and local investigation. Most recently Stephen has been directly involved in the development and implementation of Computer Crime and Forensics training for our Armed Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. Stephen has been awarded numerous decorations including the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal. In September 2002 Stephen was awarded the Military Police Corps Order of the Marechaussee (Bronze) the highest peace time Military Police award for his superior performance and dedication to training excellence.Stephen is recognized by the Federal government as an expert witness in DOS file structures and has been consulted on numerous high profile investigations. Stephen developed the ground-breaking Cyber Squire Internet child safety program for the United States Army at Ft Leonard Wood which has become a standard program of instruction for the local school system for internet safety.Stephen served on many boards and panels and was elected to be a regional director for the Professionals Against Confidence Crimes (PACC). Stephen is now the CEO of the High Tech Crime Institute Inc. Secretary General Judge Mohamed Mohamed Al Alfy. Judge at Tanta Court of First Instance, Vice chairman of the Egyptian Association of Cybercrime Prevention. He's a board member of Arabic Federation for Electronic Arbitration. He holds a master's degree in cyberlaw from Ain Chams University, Cairo, Egypt. He is a lecturer in the field of ICTs at several Egyptian universities. Scientific Counsellor Prof. Dr. Mohamed Essam Khalifa,Dean of Faculty of Computers and Information Sciences, Ain Shams University. Legal Counsellor Counsellor Motaz Sheir, Counsellor at the Egyptian Council of State. Scientific Committee Chairman: Judge Dr. Levey Meyer (Los Angeles Superior Court Judge). Members: Dr. Richard Barnwell (Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney), Dr. Kennes Ma (Los Angeles District Attorney - Murders and Death Penalty trials), Dr. Amr Amer (Partner with Korn-Ferry International), Dr. Mark Haushalter (Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney), Dr. Al. Amer (Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney), Dr. Ryan Okabe (Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney), Dr. Taly Haffar (Dallas District Attorney- Chief Felony Prosecutor) and Counsellor Alaa Eldin Kotb (Counsellor at the Egyptian Council of State). Scientific Coordinator Counsellor Dr. Haythem Al Bakly, Chief Prosecutor, Office of the Attorney General, Arab Republic of Egypt. International Relations Mr.Yassin el Shazly is currently a Ph.D. candidate and is in the course of achieving his Ph.D. program on Business Law, Faculty of Law, University Jean Moulin Lyon 3. His Ph.D. Thesis is on "domain Names". He holds a Master's Degree in Law and a Master's Degree in Political Sciences. Mr. Shazly also holds several other degrees and diplomas from different institutions, such a Diploma of American Law, a Diploma of English law, a Diploma in European Legal System, a Diploma of Higher Studies in International Law of Commerce, and a Diploma of Higher Studies in Private Law. He accomplished WIPO Distance Learning courses on Intellectual Property, Copyright, Biotechnology, and on Electronic Commerce and Intellectual Property. He was also selected to attend the WIPO Summer School 2005 on Intellectual Property as a result of his outstanding record of academic accomplishment, as well as professional experience. Mr. Shazly has also acquired a very fruitful professional experience. He is actually serving as an assistant at the Faculty of Law, University Jean Moulin Lyon 3 and also Faculty of Law and political science, University Lyon 2. Prior to this position, he served as a Teaching Assistant, Department of Commercial and Maritime Law, Faculty of Law, Ain Shams University from November 2001, and as an Assistant, at the same university from October 2000- November 2001. From the same perspectives, Mr. Shazly served as a member of the State Council of the Supreme Court of Egypt in 2000. Mr. Shazly carried out an intensive research work, and had granted the First Prize of Human Rights of the city of LYON 2007. He also wrote survival papers on domain names in international journals. Organizing Committee Chairman: Mr. Ashraf Khafagy, Attorney at Law, member of the A.I.L.C.C. Members: Counsellor Khaled Al Shenawy (Court Chief), Mr. Gamal Hamad (Prosecutor), Mr. Fathy Abdel Ghany (Legal Accountant), Mr. Adel Hanafy (Expert in Banking Matters), Counsellor Abdel Rahman Altaf (Court Chief), Mr. Essam Eldin Moghazy ( Attorney at Law), Mme Rania Abdel Hameed (Attorney at Law), Mr. Hussain Said Al-ghafri (Legal Counsellor). Media Committee Chairman: Counsellor Amr Hussein (Chief Prosecutor). Members: Hisham Beshir (Media Counsellor), Counsellor Tamer Saudi (Court Chief), Mr. Motaz Attaweya (Prosecutor), Mr. Ahmed Mahrous (Egyptian Cabinet), Eng. Mohamed Mahfouz (Businessman).
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