Is Your Company Ready for Tokenization? October 19, 2026 11:00am ET - 12:00pm ET Virtual

Biography coming soon. Check back soon to get to know Ty better!

Aaron provides strategic communications counsel to U.S. and international companies across numerous industries in connection with court supervised and out-of-court restructurings, transactions, crises, litigation and other sensitive situations, as well as ongoing public and investor relations.

Mike Titera is a partner in the Orange County office of Gibson Dunn and a member of the firm’s Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance Practice Group. His practice focuses on advising public companies regarding securities disclosure and compliance matters, financial reporting, and corporate governance. Mike often advises clients on accounting and auditing matters, the use of non-GAAP financial measures, and the emerging disclosure areas of cybersecurity and human capital management. He also has represented clients in investigations conducted by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Mike is a frequent author on a range of securities law issues and serves as the co-editor of the treatise A Practical Guide to SEC Proxy and Compensation Rules, Sixth Edition. He regularly speaks at conferences and in other settings regarding public companies’ obligations with respect to disclosure, compliance, governance, and related topics.

For over 25 years, Dave has helped public companies cut through governance and sustainability/ESG complexity to mitigate risk, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and drive real-world outcomes. At Rivel, he oversees business development, steers Rivel’s global revenue strategy, and leads consulting for the Governance & Sustainability practice he founded—partnering with CEOs, boards, sustainability, and IR leaders on disclosure, global regulations, investor and general stakeholder engagement, and pragmatic, framework‑aligned reporting.

Dave’s work connects corporate strategy to reporting standards (SASB/IFRS, TCFD, GRI, CSRD) so organizations communicate with clarity and credibility while meeting evolving regulatory demands.

Throughout his career, Dave has managed complex engagements, including corporate actions, annual and special meetings, and high-profile proxy campaigns. He collaborates with directors and counsel to design and execute tailored board evaluations that assess alignment of strategy, risk management, and corporate culture.

Before joining Rivel, Dave held senior leadership roles at firms such as Georgeson, Laurel Hill Advisory Group, AST Phoenix Advisors, and Argyle. Beyond client work, Dave serves on the advisory board for the School of Arts & Sciences at the New York Institute of Technology and the NIRI Virtual Chapter board, is a Vistage member, a certified professional coach and current U.S. Youth Soccer Eastern New York Olympic Development Program coach. He holds a BA in English from the New York Institute of Technology.

As a leader and senior advisor with GuideLign, John and our team of experienced IROs deploy their industry expertise and Rivel’s tailored advisory solutions to address questions, issues and challenges for C-level, board and IRO clients. John’s goal is to maximize IR program effectiveness for companies across all locations, industries and market caps.

John started his career in finance and has over 25 years of experience in investor relations. He has led IR teams at various companies and advised diverse clients at IR-related firms.

Beyond his professional commitments, John enjoys spending quality time with his family, traveling, playing golf, and honing his culinary skills.

John received his MBA and bachelor’s in accounting from Santa Clara. He holds an Investor Relations Charter designation and currently serves as President of the NIRI Virtual Chapter board.