About the Author

Nikki Mendez is a corporate and technology lawyer and Partner at MC Legal (Mendez & Cruz Law Firm), working across business, technology, regulation and governance. Her practice spans corporate and commercial law, artificial intelligence, data and privacy, cybersecurity, cloud computing, fintech, intelligent systems and emerging technologies, including technology transactions and policy development.

She has contributed to ICT policy through work with government institutions and organizations locally and internationally. As co-founder and Partner of MC Legal, her work includes the legal, commercial and governance dimensions of businesses and technology.

She holds a Master's Degree in Law from UC Berkeley and has undertaken further studies in emerging technologies. She regularly teaches and speaks on the intersection of law, policy, business and technology.

Latest from the Author

22 Oct 2026

4:42PM

INSIDER VIEW | Why great leaders are difficult to impress

By: Nikki Mendez

Can a leader recognize exceptional ability in someone who lacks the looks, the loudness, and the confidence that usually attract attention? Part of leadership is knowing who else is good, especially when it isn't immediately obvious.

25 Sep 2026

10:45AM

INSIDER VIEW | Ban it? The government should do the hard part

By: Nikki Mendez

Forgive me as I deviate from my usual habit of talking about technology through the mildly absurd things it has done to our lives. This week, I am irritated—not that it matters.