Rick Tapia is an attorney, entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, and thought leader in the legal AI and emerging technologies space. As the founder of DraftChain.AI, Rick brings innovation to legal technology by leveraging AI to streamline legal workflows and document drafting. As an entrepreneur and attorney, he has successfully helped a number of emerging tech businesses find success since 2016. Rick has an extensive background in United States and Indiana politics that has fueled his vast network of connections to the entrepreneur worlds.As a trusted advisor to his clients, Rick employs a holistic approach that requires an understanding of the business and technological issues and goals that drive legal decision-making. He counsels his clients on a host of matters ranging from entity formation, governance and director relations, commercial and technology transactions, equity compensation, investment financings, and securities laws, as well as regulatory compliance strategies.Additionally, Rick advises emerging fund managers on regulatory frameworks applicable to crowdfunding, private securities offerings, private investment funds, investment companies, and broker-dealers. Rick also works closely with his clients to implement processes and best practices regarding legal operations and meeting compliance obligations. As a firm believer in fostering technological innovation and entrepreneurship in the U.S. abroad, Rick often speaks at CLEs and conferences pertaining to digital assets, AI, and other emerging technologies.Specialties: Go-To-Market Strategies, Legal AI, Legal Writing, Securities Regulations, Business & Partnership Development, Capital Raises, Strategic Planning, Business Advisory, Networking, Public Speaking & Presentations, Community Leadership & Cultivation.