Strategic Conversations with the FBI, Legal & Industry Cyber Leaders
Connie Barrera
Chief Information Security Officer
Jackson Health System
Connie Barrera protects one of the largest public healthcare systems in the United States. She has served in the CISO role since 2014 and brings more than 25 years of experience across healthcare and enterprise IT, with deep expertise spanning security architecture, risk management, compliance, and cybersecurity operations. At Jackson Health, Barrera is responsible for protecting clinical and business systems, developing enterprise security strategy, and ensuring compliance.
Ericka Johnson
Partner, Cyber Litigation Practice
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
Ericka advises clients on cybersecurity incidents, regulatory investigations, and privacy and security programs. Previously, Ericka served as Global Cybersecurity Counsel at TikTok, leading legal responses to worldwide security and privacy incidents and supporting global compliance efforts. She also practiced in Squire Patton Boggs’ Government Investigations group and served six years as a Marine Corps Judge Advocate, advising on cybersecurity missions, authoring NATO and U.S. compliance policies, and litigating complex cases. She continues to serve as a Reserve Preliminary Hearing Officer
Jennifer Showers
Former Head of Privacy
Olink Proteomics
Jennifer is a battle tested compliance and privacy executive who has spent her career at the intersection of data, finance, and life sciences. With leadership roles spanning Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Privacy Officer at Fiserv, and most recently Head of Privacy for Olink Proteomics, she has built and scaled global frameworks for privacy and data protection, AML and sanctions, and payment services in some of the most highly regulated environments. Known for cutting through complexity, she brings regulators, boards, and business leaders together—protecting consumers and data without slowing innovation. She’s a trusted voice at the executive table, a consensus builder across functions, and a relentless advocate for smart, practical compliance.
Karen Schuler
Principal, Cyber Risk and Privacy Advisory
BDO USA
Karen is a Principal with BDO, leading the Global Privacy, Data, and AI Governance practice and serves as Data Protection Officer for Global 100 and high profile organizations worldwide. With more than 30 years of experience, she has built and led teams in investigations, cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection, and has testified in U.S. courts, arbitrations, and depositions. A founder of one of the first digital forensics consulting firms, Karen is a recognized expert in digital forensics, e discovery, and white collar investigations. Her work includes major breach response, national security compliance, and advancing global privacy education through BDO initiatives.
Katy Spicer
Partner
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
Katy is the co-founder and co chair of the firm’s Data Breach and Privacy Litigation Group. A seasoned trial lawyer, Katy focuses on class actions, government, cybersecurity, and data breach matters nationwide. Her practice is shaped by more than two decades of military leadership, including service as a U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel and former senior Marine prosecutor. Drawing on her litigation, in house, and military experience, Katy advises global companies on high stakes disputes and crisis response.
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Special Agent, Private Sector Coordinator
FBI
Brad Ellison
Principal, Cyber & Digital Market Lead
BDO USA
Scott Sherman
Partner, Co-Chair, Securities & Corp. Governance Litigation Practice
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough