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October 15, 2024
Navigating the Legalities of Drones in the Security Industry
Panelists: Elianna Nuzum, US Attorneys Office, Bill Christiansen, Esq. - Senior Director of Security Operations TeamOps, Brian Doak, Mass State Police, and Robert Knight, FBI

The rapid integration of drone technology in the security industry presents both opportunities and challenges, particularly in navigating the complex legal landscape surrounding its use. Join us for an engaging discussion with a distinguished panel of experts, including representatives from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Massachusetts State Police, and the FBI. Our panelists, such as Elianna Nuzum, Assistant U.S. Attorney, and Bill Christiansen, Senior Director of Security Operations at TeamOps, LLC, will provide valuable insights into the evolving regulations, enforcement practices, and best strategies for deploying drones legally and effectively in security operations. This event includes continental breakfast and snacks.

Date
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
10am-12noon

Location
Nixon Peabody LLP
53 State Street (31st Floor)
Boston, MA 02109-2835
Map | Directions

Registration
$10 / Person
Continental Breakfast and Snacks included

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Elianna Nuzum, US Attorneys Office

Elianna Marziani Nuzum is an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston, where she has litigated cases in both the criminal and civil divisions for over eight years. In the Major Crimes Unit, she has prosecuted crimes including kidnapping resulting in death, gun and drug trafficking, robbery, sexual exploitation of children, wire fraud, and identity theft, among others, from pretrial investigation through charging, trial or guilty plea, and sentencing. She is also responsible for prosecuting crimes committed on aircraft, and in that capacity has become well-versed in federal laws concerning unmanned aircraft systems. In her previous role in the Affirmative Civil Enforcement unit, Ms. Nuzum received the prestigious Director’s Award from the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys, in recognition of her work on a team of attorneys that achieved a record $4.9 billion settlement from a large bank in connection with a residential mortgage-backed securities investigation.

Before joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Ms. Nuzum was an Assistant District Attorney at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office for three years, where she prosecuted a broad range of felonies and misdemeanors through trial and sentencing, and briefed and argued cases before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and Appeals Courts.

Ms. Nuzum also worked for over seven years in private practice at a large law firm in Boston, where she represented both individuals and corporations in government investigations as well as in complex commercial litigation. She also conducted significant pro bono work, including successfully briefing and arguing to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court a first degree murder defendant’s appeal of the denial of his motion for new trial; representing an indigent man charged with a drug conspiracy in federal district court; and obtaining asylum for a woman facing removal proceedings before the United States Immigration Court in Boston.

Ms. Nuzum graduated summa cum laude from Washington and Lee University with a B.A., and received her J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School. She serves as an adjunct professor at Boston College Law School, where she teaches a class on Restorative Justice in the Courts.

Bill Christiansen, Esq. - Senior Director of Security Operations TeamOps, LLC

Bill maintains active membership with the Massachusetts Bar Association and retired as Major and Director of Aviation Security with the Massachusetts State Police after thirty-four years of honorable service. Bill was responsible for all aspects of safety and security for Massport Properties to include Logan International, Worcester Regional and Hanscom Airports, as well as the Seaport District properties. Bill established, fostered, and maintained close partnerships with State and Federal partners, including, Transportation Safety Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Federal Air Marshalls, Secret Service, Drug Enforcement Agency, Customs & Border Protection, and the Joint Terrorism Task Force. During Bill’s tenure with the Massachusetts State Police he held multiple prominent and key command positons, including oversight and supervision of the State Crime Lab, Crime Scene Services, Firearms/Ballistics, Digital & Multimedia Evidence and the Office of Alcohol Testing.

Furthermore, Bill was previously responsible for oversight, supervision and compliance of State Police personnel assigned to Massachusetts District Attorney Units responsible for investigating homicides, narcotics and financial crimes within the various counties and personnel assigned to the Financial Crime and Corruption Division of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. Bill has extensive experience in Executive Protection and held leadership roles in a number of nationally recognized events. Bill was Deputy Incident Commander for National Governor’s Association Summer Meeting in Boston; Managed security of VIP Constitutional Officers during the Democratic National Convention; Assigned to Executive Protection Details responsible for the Safety and Security of Massachusetts Governors.

Bill held the position of Deputy Division Commander of Administrative Services within the Department of State Police with oversight and command of the communications, diversity & equal opportunity, human resources and fiscal sections.

Bill was previously appointed Director of Public Safety and Assistant General Counsel for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority. In this senior leadership role, Bill was responsible for the Safety and Security of the Massachusetts Turnpike and Central Artery Project.

Brian Doak, Mass State Police

Trooper Doak is assigned to the Division of Homeland Security and Preparedness, where he spearheaded the integration of drone technology into the Massachusetts State Police. He is responsible for developing strategies
and protocols for drone detection and response to potential threats and has successfully established and implemented a comprehensive framework to support various public safety missions.

Trooper Doak has led several collaborative working groups, such as the NESPAC Drone Units and the “Project Bird Dog” initiative, to enhance operational capabilities throughout New England. He has fostered partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as academic institutions, to ensure a cohesive and coordinated response to large-scale events and emergencies, including the Boston Marathon, air shows, and NASCAR events.

A United States Marine Corps Veteran who served in Operation Enduring Freedom, Trooper Doak brings over 22 years of law enforcement experience, demonstrating a commitment to public safety, security, and innovation.

Robert Knight, FBI

Special Agent Robert Knight entered on duty with the FBI in 2016. In 2020, SA Knight was certified as a Special Agent Bomb Technician.  In addition to his duties as a bomb technician, he currently serves FBI Boston as the Special Event Coordinator and the subject matter expert for the use of CBRNE delivery systems in the UxS field. His duties include developing operations plans for special events including obtaining authorization for use of the FBI C-UAS team from Quantico, VA. SA Knight is an FBI certified drone pilot and a member of the MEMA/MSP C-UAS working group.