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March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of impactful women while also promoting equality and inclusion. We’re excited to bring you a list of eight women in the legal field to keep on your radar. These lawyers leverage their IP, compliance, employment, litigation, and M&A expertise to serve healthcare, tech, and manufacturing companies.
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Healthcare
Trisha Cole
Chief Operating Officer General Counsel
Medtelligent
Trisha Cole blends legal expertise with operational leadership, focusing on people, culture, and responsible AI adoption while navigating the evolving landscape of tech and long-term care solutions.
Connect with Trisha Cole on LinkedIn
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Erica Davila
General Counsel
Transcarent
Erica Davila is a dynamic legal innovator who combines her experience in healthcare, compliance, and regulatory strategy to disrupt the industry, driven by a passion for making high-quality, accessible care a reality.
Connect with Erica Davila on LinkedIn
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Heather Manderson
Corporate Counsel
Aflac
Heather Manderson specializes in employment and immigration law, working closely with HR to ensure compliance, strengthen employee relations, and uphold Aflac’s commitment to a people-first culture while driving company-wide initiatives like One Aflac.
Connect with Heather Manderson on LinkedIn
Tech
Melissa Oberkfell
VP and Chief Counsel of Digital First Banking
Candescent
Melissa Oberkfell, the chief counsel of digital-first banking at Candescent, is a corporate transformation specialist who combines her expertise in digital banking, M&A, and litigation to build trust and structure in a rapidly evolving tech-driven industry.
Connect with Melissa Oberkfell on LinkedIn and read her previous Modern Counsel feature
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Vanessa Patel
Division VP, Deputy General Counsel, and Global Head of Employment, Litigation & Privacy
TaskUs
Vanessa Patel is a strategic legal leader managing a global team across the US, India, and the Philippines, committed to improving legal processes, fostering DEI, and navigating the complexities of a multinational workforce.
Connect with Vanessa Patelon LinkedIn
Manufacturing & Goods
Tiffany Archer
President and Founder
Eunomia Risk Advisory Inc.
Tiffany Archer is the founder of Eunomia Risk Advisory, a firm that uses data-driven strategies to help companies navigate the complexities of compliance risk mitigation, which she launched after a career spearheading global compliance at Panasonic Avionics and Pall Corporation.
Connect with Tiffany Archer on LinkedIn and read her previous Modern Counsel feature
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Michele Connors
Senior Assistant General Counsel and Director of Compliance & Sustainability
Cirrus Logic
Michele Connors is an intellectual property expert turned legal generalist, leveraging her background in science and law to navigate commercial contracts, enterprise risk management, ESG, and compliance at Cirrus Logic.
Connect with Michele Connors on LinkedIn
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Karina Tiwana
VP of Legal
Infinera
Karina Tiwana is a seasoned legal leader navigating complex M&A transactions, international trade, and corporate strategy and currently playing a key role in Nokia’s potential acquisition while championing veteran initiatives within the company.
Connect with Karina Tiwana on LinkedIn
This article was produced with the assistance of AI.
