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EWF and A&B Women in Cyber Present: Promotion in the Workplace and Strategies for Advancement

by Executive Women's Forum (EWF) and Alston & Bird's Women in Cyber™ initiative

The "EWF and A&B Women in Cyber™ Present: Promotion in the Workplace and Strategies for Advancement" webinar is a collaborative event organized by the Executive Women's Forum (EWF) and Alston & Bird's Women in Cyber™ initiative. This session aims to address the challenges and opportunities for women seeking advancement in the cybersecurity field.

Key topics include recognizing talent and encouraging women into leadership roles, navigating COVID-related complications for women and caregivers in the workplace, promoting diversity among women in cyber, lessons learned for career progression, and pitfalls to avoid.

The event features a panel discussion moderated by Amy Mushahwar, Partner at Alston & Bird, with speakers such as Kim Peretti, Partner at Alston & Bird; Stefanie Drysdale, Vice President of Cyber at Prescient; Kerstin Zell, Vice President of Operations and Strategy at EWF; and Kemba Walden, Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit. A virtual networking session will follow to welcome new Women in Cyber™ Advisory Board members.

This webinar is ideal for women in cybersecurity and related fields, as well as allies and organizational leaders committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. Attendees will gain valuable insights and strategies to support career advancement and leadership development for women in the cyber profession.

Speakers(5)

Amy Mushahwar

Partner, Litigation & Trial Practice, Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team at Alston & Bird

Amy Mushahwar is a partner at Alston & Bird, specializing in litigation and trial practice with a focus on privacy, cyber, and data strategy.

Kemba Walden

Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit

Kemba Walden is the Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit, specializing in legal strategies to combat cybercrime.

Kerstin Zell

Vice President of Operations and Strategy at Executive Women’s Forum

Kerstin Zell is the Vice President of Operations and Strategy at the Executive Women’s Forum, focusing on advancing women's leadership in cybersecurity.

Kim Peretti

Partner, Litigation & Trial Practice, Co-leader of Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team at Alston & Bird

Kim Peretti is a partner at Alston & Bird, co-leading the firm's Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team within the Litigation & Trial Practice group.

Stefanie Drysdale

Vice President of Cyber at Prescient

Stefanie Drysdale serves as the Vice President of Cyber at Prescient, overseeing the company's cybersecurity initiatives.

Event Details

Date
October 12, 2021
Location
🇺🇸 United States
Pricing
Free
Audience
Women in cybersecurity, allies, organizational leaders

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