| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Nabeel Cheema |
Acting Associate General Counsel | Profile |
Mike Lewis |
Chief Counsel, Procurement and Intellectual Property Law | Profile |
David Ellis |
Chief Counsel | Profile |
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