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Forum Overview

The Forum is an annual meeting of senior corporate cybersecurity executives and a select group of specialist advisors. Participants will include: CISOs, CSOs and CIOs from Fortune 500 companies and their in-house counsel, along with outside counsel, cybersecurity consultants and academics.

 

Using candid, seminar-style discussions, the goal of the Forum is to provide an opportunity for everyone to share experiences and perspectives, and collectively ‘raise the water table’ on effective management in this field.

2025 Steering Committee

This elite group, comprised of experts in the field, personally nominates all invitees and develops the Agenda, which forms the basis of our discussions.

Committee Chair

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Lisa J. Sotto
Hunton Andrews Kurth New York, NY

New York, NY

Committee Members

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Travis Berent
Microsoft Corporation Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.

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Lauren Heyndrickx
Ralph Lauren Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.

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Thomas Hofmann
Flashpoint Alexandria, VA

Alexandria, VA

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Brian Lichter
Stroz Friedberg, an Aon Company Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.

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Douglas H. Meal
Douglas Meal ADR Boston, MA

Boston, MA

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Alejandro Mosquera
New York, NY

New York, NY

Alejandro Mosquera (New York) joined KKR in 2022 as Global Head of Privacy and Data Governance Counsel. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Mosquera was an assistant general counsel at MUFG and led MUFG’s data practice group. Previously, he was an associate at Sidley Austin LLP in New York. Mr. Mosquera holds a J.D. from the Universidad de los Andes, an M.I.A. in International Finance and Management from Columbia University, and an L.L.M. from The University of Chicago Law School. Mr. Mosquera is certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals as Privacy Law Specialist, Certified Information Privacy Professional (US) and Certified Information Privacy Manager.

Alejandro Mosquera (New York) joined KKR in 2022 as Global Head of Privacy and Data Governance Counsel. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Mosquera was an assistant general counsel at MUFG and led MUFG’s data practice group. Previously, he was an associate at Sidley Austin LLP in New York. Mr. Mosquera holds a J.D. from the Universidad de los Andes, an M.I.A. in International Finance and Management from Columbia University, and an L.L.M. from The University of Chicago Law School. Mr. Mosquera is certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals as Privacy Law Specialist, Certified Information Privacy Professional (US) and Certified Information Privacy Manager.

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Patrick Nowlin
Walmart Bentonville, AR

Bentonville, AR

Patrick Nowlin grew up in Waco, Texas, where he graduated from Baylor University with a B.A. in Political Science. During his time at Baylor and before law school, Patrick served as a Legislative Aide in the Texas House of Representatives. He received his J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law and has stayed in the northwest Arkansas region since 2011. After law school, Patrick joined Walmart where he has helped the company navigate compliance and legal issues ranging from product safety to cybersecurity.   In his current role on the Legal team, Patrick focuses on:
  • developing Walmart’s public policy strategy for monitoring, communicating, and collaborating on legislative developments related to privacy & cybersecurity;
  • investigating and responding to suspected data incidents; and
  • implementing cybersecurity and incident mitigation controls.

Patrick Nowlin grew up in Waco, Texas, where he graduated from Baylor University with a B.A. in Political Science. During his time at Baylor and before law school, Patrick served as a Legislative Aide in the Texas House of Representatives. He received his J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law and has stayed in the northwest Arkansas region since 2011. After law school, Patrick joined Walmart where he has helped the company navigate compliance and legal issues ranging from product safety to cybersecurity.   In his current role on the Legal team, Patrick focuses on:

  • developing Walmart’s public policy strategy for monitoring, communicating, and collaborating on legislative developments related to privacy & cybersecurity;
  • investigating and responding to suspected data incidents; and
  • implementing cybersecurity and incident mitigation controls.

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Christopher D. Porter
Fannie Mae Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.

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Gerasimos J. Stellatos
PwC Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.

Forum Director

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Brenna Knought
Senior Forum Director Cambridge Forums Inc. Toronto, ON

Senior Forum Director

Toronto, ON

Brenna joins Cambridge Forums with 20 years of experience in events, fundraising, and development. She has spent most of her career in the music industry, working for the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, overseeing the planning of high-profile events like the JUNO awards. Most recently, she launched a successful national advocacy campaign for the live music sector resulting in significant relief funding from the federal government. 

 

Her early career involved raising funds and executing events for non-profit organizations and foundations, including the University of Toronto and the Ireland Fund of Canada. Brenna looks forward to her role as Forum Director to blend her experience and passion for bringing people together and fostering meaningful connections. 

 

She is a mother of two, a fitness enthusiast, and is best known for her sense of humour.
 

Brenna joins Cambridge Forums with 20 years of experience in events, fundraising, and development. She has spent most of her career in the music industry, working for the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, overseeing the planning of high-profile events like the JUNO awards. Most recently, she launched a successful national advocacy campaign for the live music sector resulting in significant relief funding from the federal government. 

 

Her early career involved raising funds and executing events for non-profit organizations and foundations, including the University of Toronto and the Ireland Fund of Canada. Brenna looks forward to her role as Forum Director to blend her experience and passion for bringing people together and fostering meaningful connections. 

 

She is a mother of two, a fitness enthusiast, and is best known for her sense of humour.
 

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Brenna Knought

Senior Forum Director