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Sima Baktaş graduated from Bahçeşehir University Law School with an undergraduate degree in law and pursued additional studies in Political Science and Public Administration at Anadolu University. She further specialized her legal education by completing the American Law Program at Fordham University in New York. Most recently, she graduated with distinction from the Global Blockchain Technology Master's program at the University of Barcelona as a scholarship recipient.

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Sima Baktaş has developed profound expertise in Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Capital Market Law, Fintech, and Information Technology Law, with a particular emphasis on emerging technologies such as cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based projects (ICO, IDO, DEFI, NFT, etc.). Her extensive knowledge in these fields has earned her entrepreneur awards from prestigious institutions, including the World Bank, Bahçeşehir University, and Marmara University.

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As a trusted legal advisor, Sima Baktaş provides comprehensive legal services to globally recognized corporations, assisting them in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, structuring mergers and acquisitions, and ensuring compliance with capital market regulations. She also offers strategic consultancy services to startups, leveraging her expertise in project management and business development to help them achieve sustainable growth.

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Currently, Sima Baktaş is the founding lawyer of GlobalB Law Firm, an internationally renowned law firm specializing in Corporate Law, Fintech, and Information Technology Law. With offices in Istanbul, California, and New York, GlobalB Law provides innovative and tailored legal solutions to its clients. For more information, visit www.globalblaw.com.

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Beyond her legal practice, Sima Baktaş is deeply committed to entrepreneurship and innovation. Through her leadership at GlobalB, she continues to collaborate on national and international education and organizational initiatives. She is also the founder of CryptoFemale and the Youth-Agenda Association, organizations dedicated to empowering young leaders and promoting diversity in technology and business.

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Sima Baktaş is a sought-after speaker who has participated in numerous conferences and summits worldwide, where she shares her insights on law, technology, and innovation. Her vision and expertise continue to inspire the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.

You can reach her at sima@globalblaw.com via email.

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Sima Baktas has been the recipient of the following awards:​

• Creative Development Ideas Award (Awarded by The World Bank 2009)​

• Young Leader Award (Awarded by Istanbul Marmara University 2011)​​

• Officially represented Turkey's female entrepreneurs at the South Korea World Peace Summit 2014)​

• BAU Women's Initiative Award (Awarded by Bahcesehir University 2018)​​​​

• JCI Turkey's Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award 2019 Candidate.  ( TOYP )

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Memberships:    ​

• Founder of CryptoFemale Turkiye

• Women on the Block Speaker / Member

• European Law on New Technologies Observatory  Turkey Representative

• Reginnovate Turkey Representative

• Global Blockchain Consortium (U.K.) -Turkey Representative

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Guest Lecturer Experience at Renowned Universities:

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Throughout the years, I have had the privilege of sharing my expertise as a guest lecturer and trainer at various prestigious academic institutions, contributing to the development of innovative and forward-thinking curricula. Below is a summary of my teaching engagements:

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2015 – Bahçeşehir University, European Union Relations Department

• Project Title: How to Write a Project Idea - Logical Framework

• Instructor: Assistant Professor Alper Ecevit
  Delivered insights on effective project design methodologies, focusing on logical framework approaches for European Union-funded projects.

2018 – MEF University, YABEM Continuing Education Center

• Served as an instructor, guiding students and professionals in continuous education programs on emerging legal and technological subjects.

2018 – Kadir Has University, New Media Department

• Course Instructor: İsmail Hakkı Polat

• Topic: ICO Projects and Law
  Presented a comprehensive overview of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), focusing on the legal frameworks governing cryptocurrency fundraising and their application in new media technologies.

2019 – Kadir Has University, New Media Department

• Course Instructor: İsmail Hakkı Polat

• Topic: Smart Contracts and Projects
  Led discussions on the mechanics and legal aspects of smart contracts, emphasizing their potential to revolutionize business practices and digital ecosystems.

2020 – Sabancı University Blockchain Club

• Event: Hackathon Trainer and Jury Member

• Date: February 15, 2020
  Provided hands-on training for blockchain-based hackathon participants, offering technical guidance and evaluating innovative projects as part of the judging panel.

2024 – Istanbul Technical University (ITU)

• Topic: Blockchain and Ethics
  Engaged students in discussions about the ethical considerations and challenges associated with blockchain technology, highlighting its impact on global industries and governance.

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Keynote Speaker / Trainer:

• Kadir Has University - Blockchain Summit  (February 2018)

• ELSA -Ankara  Informatics Law Summit -(February 2018),

• Dogus University Lawyers Association Informatics Law Summit (March 2018),

• S. Zaim University University Career Days in Law (April 2018)

• Legal Dimension of Cryptocurrency Tv Guest - Tv100 (March 2018)

• CCT Blockchain Turkey Summit - Speaker & Moderator (May 2018)

• New York Blockchain Women on the Block Summit  - Speaker (May 2018)

• Istanbul Bar Association Blockchain and Finance Seminar Speaker (June 2018)

• Bogazici University Blockchain Talks Event Speakers Conference (Regulation of Cryptocurrency in Turkey) March 2019

• Bahçeşehir University New Generation Technologies and Law Summit Keynote speaker

• ITU Blockchain Club ChainTalk Speaker April 2019 

• Finland - Aura Web3 Summit Keynote Speaker. 

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Articles:

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• ICO Law - Legal Publishing in July 2018 (Legal Yayıncılık)

• BW Turkey - Columnist 

• ElonTech - Law Articles -2018

• Medium Articles

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  '' To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge ''

                                                                                                     ...Confucius

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