Dan Assaf

Dan Assaf is a prominent figure in Israeli politics, currently serving as the Section Head of the Foreign Affairs & Defence Committee at the Knesset since July 2012. His expertise lies in legal affairs, particularly in advising senior management and employees on various legal matters.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Section Head, Foreign Affairs & Defence Committee, Knesset (2012 - Present)
• Previous Positions:
  • Deputy General Counsel at Verint (2008 - Present)
  • Analyst at the Prime Minister's Office, Israel (2000 - 2003)
  • Section Head in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) (1994 - 2000)

Education

• Doctoral Candidate: University of Toronto (2005 - Present)
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.): Tel Aviv University (1999 - 2003)
• Law Studies: University of Toronto (2004 - 2008)

Skills and Specializations

Dan has extensive experience in:

• Cross-Border Commercial Transactions
• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As)
• Corporate Governance
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Intellectual Property and Privacy Law

He also has a background in teaching, having served as an adjunct lecturer and sessional professor at various institutions.

Languages

Dan is proficient in multiple languages, including:

• Hebrew (native)
• English (bilingual)
• French (professional working proficiency)
• German (elementary proficiency)

His diverse skill set and extensive experience make him a significant contributor to Israel's foreign affairs and defense policy discussions.