Maria A. Pallante has served as President and Chief Executive of the Association of American Publishers since 2017. Working with her talented team, she leads the organization’s public policy, information, and litigation programs in support of the modern publishing industry, with a particular focus on content protections, freedom of expression, and digital markets. Previously, she served as Director of the U.S. Copyright Office, where she advised Congress on major legislative initiatives, including Internet policy, licensing, and small claims; modernized the agency’s regulatory practices; and represented the United States on treaty and diplomatic delegations. Earlier, Ms. Pallante was in-house counsel with the worldwide Guggenheim Museums, counsel with the Authors Guild, and a lawyer in private practice. She serves on numerous boards and professional committees and has delivered a number of prominent legal lectures throughout her career. She teaches copyright at George Washington University Law School.