I'm excited to share my professional biography—a reflection of my journey across legal, corporate, and community spaces. With over 20 years of experience in compliance, governance, and strategic legal leadership, I continue to be guided by a simple but powerful mission: to recognize and honor the humanity in others.

Michael Grier is a seasoned data security strategist and compliance consultant who empowers organizations to confidently protect sensitive information while meeting the demands of today’s complex regulatory landscape. With a career spanning enterprise security engineering, SaaS development, and compliance leadership, he brings a unique ability to bridge the gap between technical execution and strategic vision. As the founder of TrueNorth Compliance and a senior engineer at Microsoft, Michael is trusted by companies across defense, technology, and healthcare to implement scalable solutions aligned with frameworks like CMMC, NIST 800-171, and GDPR. His commitment to innovation, clarity, and building trust sets him apart as a leader who makes data protection a competitive advantage.

Barry Nadell is a renowned expert in employment background screening, with decades of experience shaping industry standards and legal compliance. As the founder of InfoLink Screening Services, he built a leading background screening firm that was later acquired by Kroll, where he served as Senior Vice President of the Background Screening Division. A founding member and former co-chair of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS), Barry has played a key role in developing best practices for the industry. He is the author of Sleuthing 101: Background Checks and the Law and a sought-after speaker, media contributor, and expert witness in litigation involving employment screening. Currently, he leads Nadell Investigations, providing expert testimony and consulting on background screening issues. His dedication to legal compliance and consumer protection has made him an influential figure in the field.