"Advising in the Face of Advanced Cyber Threats: Leading the Charge in Communication, Culture and Risk Mitigation" is a session at the Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) conference, organized by ALM. This session is scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2025, from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM.
The session will focus on strategies for legal professionals to effectively communicate and foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness within their organizations. It will also cover risk mitigation techniques to address advanced cyber threats.
Notable speakers include Tania Medina Bryant, Chief Cybersecurity & Technology Regulation Counsel at Marsh McLennan; Michelle Reed, Co-Leader of Data Privacy and Cybersecurity at Paul Hastings LLP; and Christina Ayiotis, Assistant General Counsel for Cyber Security, Privacy, Records, & AI at Lumen Technologies.
This session is ideal for legal professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of cybersecurity challenges and develop proactive strategies to protect their organizations.
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Speakers(3)
Christina Ayiotis
Assistant General Counsel, Cyber Security, Privacy, Records, & AI at Lumen Technologies
Tina has over three decades of experience working both within the business, as well as providing legal services. She specializes in matters involving Cyber, Security, Privacy, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Litigation, Risk, Compliance, E-Discovery, and Knowledge Management. Her travel to 30 countries gives her the global context to strategize and create integrated, holistic, international solutions. She is a Certified Records Manager, Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe, and an IAPP-certified Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional.
Michelle A. Reed
Co-Leader Data Privacy and Cybersecurity at Paul Hastings LLP
Tania Medina Bryant
Chief Cybersecurity & Technology Regulation Counsel at Marsh McLennan
Tania Medina Bryant is a dynamic, collaborative problem solver and attorney with over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, data security, and law. With advanced degrees in Cybersecurity (MS) and Management (MA), she has consistently demonstrated her expertise in advising executives, managers, attorneys, and federal agents on complex issues such as law and policy interpretation, network and data security, risk mitigation, compliance, and technology adoption. Tania is known for her empathetic leadership, team encouragement, and cheerful demeanor, qualities that make her a respected colleague and a sought-after keynote speaker.
Event Details
- Date
- October 6, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- Grand Hyatt
- Audience
- Legal professionals, in-house counsel, cybersecurity specialists