SPACE SYMPOSIUM AGENDA

Space Law and Regulation Track

Monday, April 13, 2026

9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort

Presented in Association with Greenberg Traurig and the International Institute of Space Law (IISL)

The Space Law and Regulation Track, developed in association with the International Institute of Space Law, will address pressing issues of space law and regulation impacting commercial space activities.  Featuring government and industry leaders addressing a range of current issues.

The track will again feature the signature General Counsel Forum and will include a reception hosted by Greenberg Traurig to provide an opportunity for attendees to network. Lunch is included for Space Law & Regulation Track registrants.

8:15 am: Young Professionals (35 and Under) Breakfast: Pathways to Success in Space Law

- Hear from established space lawyers about how they got to their positions, and suggestions for advancing in the field.
- Separate Registration or Purchase Required: https://spacefoundation.swoogo.com/youngprofbreakfast
- Introduction: Dr. Michael Mineiro, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
- Moderator: Laura Cummings Ross, Associate, Greenberg Traurig
- Speakers:
  - Catherine Kuersten, Head of Government Affairs & Public Policy, Northwood Space
  - Elisabeth Pinsonneault, Senior Legal Counsel, Sierra Space
  - Justin Silver, Senior Legal Counsel, IonQ

9:30 am: Welcome Remarks

- Dr. Milton “Skip” Smith, Chair, Space & Satellite Industry Group, Greenberg Traurig
- Prof. Dr. Lesley Jane Smith, President, International Institute of Space Law (IISL)

9:40 am: Department of Commerce

- Hon. Taylor Jordan, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction & Director, Office of Space Commerce

10:00 am: Regulatory Update and Importance to Space Companies

- Moderator: Dr. Michael Mineiro, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
- Sabrina Jawed, Deputy Assistant Chief Counsel, Regulations Division, Federal Aviation Administration
- Jay Schwarz, Chief, Space Bureau, Federal Communications Commission
- Glenn Tallia, Chief Legal Counsel, Weather, Satellites, and Research, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

10:55 am: Break

11:10 am: From Greenland to Space Superiority

- Hon. Peter Beshar, Former General Counsel, U.S. Department of the Air Force; Space Foundation Board Member

11:30 am: Fireside Chat: Acquisition Reform

- Alice Eldridge, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, BAE Systems, Inc.
- John M. Tenaglia, Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy, U.S. Department of War

12:00 pm: Lunch

1:00 pm: Featured Speaker: Dan Jablonsky, Chief Executive Officer, Sierra Space

1:20 pm: Cutting Edge Issues

- Moderator: Tom McCartin, General Counsel, True Anomaly
- EU Draft Space Law: Prof. Lesley Jane Smith, President, International Institute of Space Law (IISL)
- Life Sciences in Space: Dr. Nicole Wagner, Chief Executive Officer, Lambda Vision
- Spaceports: Dr. George Nield, President, Commercial Space Technologies, LLC
- Space-Based Solar Power: Nathan O’Konek, Chief Operating Officer, Star Catcher

2:20 pm: NASA and USAF/USSF Legal Issues

- Iris Lan, General Counsel, NASA
- Hon. William Lane, General Counsel, U.S. Department of the Air Force

2:45 pm: Break

3:00 pm: National Security & Commercial Space

- Moderator: Dennis Burnett, General Counsel, HawkEye 360
- Kelly P. Garehime, Chief Legal & Ethics Officer, Sierra Space
- Col. James Gutzman, Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. Space Command
- Janna Lewis, Senior Vice President of Policy & General Counsel, Astroscale U.S.

3:50 pm: What GCs are Thinking About

- Moderator: Anna Jones, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Intuitive Machines
- Aaron Futch, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Redwire Space
- Arjun Kampani, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Rocket Lab
- Shirley Paley, Chief Legal Officer, Muon Space