Leslie Weinstein
Cybersecurity Counsel, Steptoe LLP
Leslie Weinstein is an attorney, former cybersecurity executive, and national security professional with 20 years of experience across government, consulting, and global financial services. She advises organizations at the intersection of law, technology, and national security, specializing in cybersecurity, privacy, federal regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk. At Steptoe LLP, Leslie counsels government contractors, technology companies, cloud service providers, digital manufacturers, and financial institutions on cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance.
Previously, Leslie served as Vice President of Cybersecurity at State Street Bank and as a Specialist Leader at Deloitte, advising enterprise clients on federal cybersecurity requirements. She has also supported the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO) on cybersecurity related policy initiatives and served as an Army Intelligence Officer with cyber operations experience supporting U.S. Cyber Command missions.
Education
- J.D., University of Baltimore School of Law
- M.S., Strategic Intelligence, National Intelligence University
- M.B.A., Cornell University
- B.S., Management of Information Systems, University of Alabama in Huntsville