Women in National Security Law
The mission of Women in National Security is to support, promote, and develop women engaged in the practice of national security law.
A Discussion with National Security Lawyers Serving in Congress, October 24, 2024, 5-6:30pm
The ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security hosted an engaging discussion with women lawyers serving in the legislative branch who, in their roles advising Congressional members and committees, shared experiences and insights. Left to Right: Lala Qadir, Meghan Green, Samantha Roberts, Sarah Istel, Wyndee Parker, Arya Hariharan, Ashley Callen
A Discussion with National Security Lawyers Serving in the White House, July 24, 2024, 6-7:30pm
The ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security hosted an engaging discussion with women lawyers serving on the National Security Council. In their current role as Deputy Legal Advisors, they each bring rich and varied experiences from their prior service across the federal government, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice. Left to Right: Katie Visser, Elizabeth Josephson, Hilary Hurd, Samantha Goldstein and Lala Qadir.
ABA’s Women in National Security Law (WINSL) Webinar Program
Practicing National Security Law in Law Firms
Aired September 28, 2022, | The webinar brought together a panel of women who have established themselves as leaders in national security law both inside their firms and within the larger national security community. Jennifer O'Connor, Chair, WINSL, gave welcome remarks and Mary DeRosa, Chair, SCOLANDS, Advisory Committee, moderated the program. The speakers included Susan Cassidy, Partner, Covington & Burling LLP, Beth George, Partner, Strategic Risk, Crisis Management, Wilson Sonsini, Amy Jeffress, Partner, White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice, Arnold & Porter, and Jeannie Rhee, Partner, Paul Weiss.
Women in National Security Law Webinar Recording
A Conversation with Avril Haines Director of National Intelligence
(Aired October 13, 2021) We were honored to host Avril Haines, Director of National Intelligence. As the first woman to serve as DNI, Avril Haines has an extraordinary perspective and the experience to match. Among many things she discusses - China, investments in cyber and intelligence infrastructure, creating a more diverse workforce, the shifting threat landscape, and opportunities for women in the intelligence community.
Private Sector Cybersecurity: The Changing Landscape
Women in National Security Law Webinar Recording
Aired August 3, 2021, from the Standing Committee on Law and National Security Women in National Security Law. Featuring opening remarks by Jennifer O'Connor (Chair, Women in National Security Law) and moderated by Cybersecurity Legal Task Force Co-Chair Maureen Kelly. Featuring Mieke Eoyang (Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy), Hilary Hageman (Cubic Corporation), Kim Peretti (Alston & Bird), and Kemba Walden (Microsoft). Co-sponsored by the ABA Cybersecurity Legal Task Force.
Watch Women in National Security Law Panels
Women in Intelligence Law - August 12, 2020
Senior women in the intelligence community discuss national security legal issues, provide career advice, and answer audience questions. Watch the full panel with Cynthia Ryan, Past Chair, Standing Committee on Law and National Security; Amb. Bonnie Jenkins, Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security; Donna MacEwen, NRO; Teisha Anthony, NSA; Allison Stevens, NGA; Carol Coll, CIA; and Kristin St. Peter, DIA
View - Speaker BiosWINSL Virtual Launch Event - June 4, 2020
The mission of WINSL is to support, promote, and develop women engaged in the practice of national security law. Watch the panel with Cynthia Ryan, Chair Standing Committee on Law and National Security; Amb. Bonnie Jenkins, Founder and Chair, Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security; Mieke Eoyang, Vice President, National Security Program, Third Way; Dawn Browning, Deputy General Counsel, National Security and Cyber Law Branch, FBI
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