Michael Demers

Michael Demers is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as Senior Corporate Counsel at Ciena since March 2023. With extensive experience in the legal field, Michael co-owns Black Box Athletics and previously held senior legal positions, including Senior Legal Counsel EMEA at Razer Inc. from March 2020 to February 2023, where Michael established the legal function for the EMEA region. Additional roles include Legal Counsel at HRS Group and Siegwerk, and Rechtsanwalt at ARQIS Rechtsanwälte. Michael's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Universität Passau, University of Düsseldorf, and University of London, along with a Master's degree in Strength & Conditioning from St Mary's University, Twickenham.