
NIKOLETTA PANAGOPOULOU
@nikolettapanagopoulo
I shape EU copyright and AI policy through legal and regulatory analysis.
What I'm looking for
At DG CNECT’s Copyright Unit, I contributed to EU copyright policy on AI, text and data mining exceptions, and potential legislative tools. I also supported impact-assessment work, stakeholder engagement, and Member State compliance complaints.
Previously, I led negotiations on IT agreements at Pilios & Partners, covering DORA compliance, SaaS, cloud services, software licensing, GDPR, and ICT risk management. My legal background also spans trademarks, music publishing, contracts, corporate governance, and EU digital law.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
BlueBook Trainee – Legal and Policy Officer
DG CNECT – Copyright Unit
Mar 2026 - Jul 2026 (4 months)
Contributed to EU copyright policy development focusing on AI-related regulatory frameworks and text and data mining exceptions under the CDSM Directive. Participated in impact assessment preparation and conducted legal and policy analysis on AI training copyright issues.
Legal Consultant
Pilios & Partners Law Firm
Feb 2025 - Feb 2026 (1 year)
Acted as lead negotiator on IT agreements focusing on DORA compliance and ICT risk management, negotiating SaaS, MSAs, cloud services, and software licensing contracts. Advised clients on third-party ICT provider oversight, cybersecurity obligations, and data protection.
In-House Junior Lawyer
Andrikopoulos Law Firm
Mar 2023 - Sep 2023 (6 months)
Assisted in drafting and reviewing contracts, policies, and other legal documents. Drafted and filed trademark applications before the Hellenic Industrial Property Organization and conducted trademark searches and clearances.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Harvard Law School & Berkman Klein Center
CopyrightX, Copyright Law
2025 - 2025
Intensive 12-week course on US copyright law, covering theoretical foundations, practical mechanics, and policy analysis.
KU Leuven
LLM, IP/ICT Law
2023 - 2024
LLM in IP/ICT Law with majors in EU Privacy and Data Protection Law, E-Contracts Law, EU Electronic Business Law, Media Law, International and EU Copyright Law, Multidisciplinary Perspectives on AI, IP/IT & Emerging Technologies, Patent Law, and Trademark Law.
University of Athens (NKUA)
Master, General Civil Law
2020 - 2021
Master's degree in General Civil Law, focusing on EU legislation governing B2C contractual issues, harmonized consumer law, and consumer rights in the digital environment.
University of Athens (NKUA)
LLB, Law
2015 - 2020
LLB in Law with principal subjects including Civil Law, Contract Law, Tort Law, Corporate Law, Tax Law, EU Law, Labor Law, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, and Public & Private International Law.
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