Intellectual Property Ai Governance

ANDRIJA LAZAREVIC

Attorney (Serbia) Blockchain, Legal Tech & IT Law LL.M. – Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Professional Summary

Legal professional with dual master’s degrees focused on blockchain, legal innovation, and emerging technologies. LL.M. graduate from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (2025), and author of the first master’s thesis in Serbia on blockchain and law (2020, Novi Sad). Licensed attorney with legal practice from 2018 to 2024 in Serbia, and 4+ years of hands-on involvement in the Web3 ecosystem. Legally fluent in both civil and common law systems, with strong interest in legal strategy for tech platforms, AI governance, data privacy, and intellectual property. Adept at bridging legal complexity with fast-paced innovation environments.

Experience

Legal Intern – Illinois Blockchain Association

Chicago, IL 2025 – Present

- Provided legal insight and research support to startups and public sector stakeholders navigating blockchain regulation.

- Helped communicate complex blockchain and crypto legal issues to non-technical audiences, including policymakers, founders, and advisors.

- Assisted in developing educational materials and strategic proposals for Web3-related initiatives.

Attorney – Serbia

Serbia 2018 – 2024

- Represented clients in civil, corporate, and intellectual property matters.

- Counseled startups and SMEs on compliance, licensing, and data protection (GDPR).

- Drafted and negotiated contracts, partnership terms, and IP agreements.

Legal Consultant – Web3 & Emerging Tech

Remote 2020 – Present

- Advised blockchain ventures on DAO governance, token frameworks, and legal risk.

- Drafted whitepapers, smart contract documentation, and platform terms of use.

- Supported due diligence and investor documentation in early-stage funding rounds.

Education

LL.M. in Legal Innovation and Technology

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2025

- Focus: Blockchain law, legal tech, AI regulation, IP licensing

- Projects: Smart contract governance, legal automation, platform compliance

LL.M. in Business Law (Master’s Thesis: Blockchain and Law)

Faculty of Law for Commerce and Judiciary in Novi Sad 2020

- First academic thesis in Serbia addressing blockchain law and regulatory models

- Focus on token classification, digital identity, and comparative legal frameworks

LL.B. / J.D. Equivalent

University of Niš Faculty of Law 2016

Skills

• Blockchain Regulation & Token Compliance

• AI Governance & Platform Policy

• IP Licensing & Technology Transfer

• Smart Contract Drafting & DAO Structuring

• SaaS, Terms of Service & End-User Agreements

• Legal Automation & Document Design

• Legal Research (Civil + Common Law Systems)

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• AI Platforms (ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot, etc.)

• Multitasking & Working Under Pressure

Languages

Multilingual: English, German, Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian, Bulgarian

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