David U. Socol de la Osa

David U. Socol de la Osa is a lawyer, academic, and consultant in the fields of corporate law and technology. Currently, he serves as a Professor in the Legal Innovation department at the Faculty of Law, Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo. David's research specializes in exploring how regulatory systems and corporate law intersect with our societies and economies, with a particular focus on disruptive technology, artificial intelligence, and sociolegal design. Engaged in diverse projects spanning various technological industries and disciplines, including venture capital and emerging companies, cellular agriculture, renewable energy, and international cooperation, David leverages his experience as a lawyer in international law firms and supranational institutions to ensure that legal design is effective and optimizes the functioning of our societies.