Karen M. Sandler
Biography
Karen M. Sandler is the executive director of the Software Freedom Conservancy. Karen is known for her advocacy for free software, particularly as a cyborg in relation to the software on medical devices. Prior to joining Conservancy, she was executive director of the GNOME Foundation. Before that, she was general counsel of the Software Freedom Law Center. Karen co-organizes Outreachy, the award-winning outreach program for women. She is also pro bono counsel to the FSF and GNOME. Karen is a recipient of the O’Reilly Open Source Award and cohost of the oggcast Free as in Freedom.
Presentations
- GPL Compliance/Enforcement session – Monday 2 p.m.–3 p.m. in Boardwalk Gallery
- Fishbowl discussion - GPL compliance – Tuesday 10:50 a.m.–11:50 a.m. in Tasman Hall A
- Surviving the Next 30 Years of Free Software – Thursday 4:35 p.m.–5:20 p.m. in Plenary Hall
- A Practical Guide to Compliance with the GNU GPL – Thursday 1:20 p.m.–3 p.m. in Wellington Room 2