Privacy Pathways: Field Notes from Reformed Regulators

This candid, coffee-talk panel brings together four women with 60-plus years in privacy. They have held key roles within regulatory bodies — in areas like compliance, investigations, communications, chief of staff and commissioner — and moved to interesting new paths in privacy, artificial intelligence governance and cybersecurity, including big law, big tech, consulting, think tanks and other leadership roles across government. The discussion shares what they have learned on both sides of the table: how regulatory thinking shapes practical advice; how to choose and shift career paths with intention; how to build a sustainable work life without the clichés; and how to grow a support network that lasts. Expect real stories — wins, misses and course corrections — and plain takeaways on mentorship, career moves and staying grounded as the field changes.

What you will learn:

• A few regulator-side insights that practitioners can apply in their day-to-day work.

• How to build and sustain a practical support network — mentors, peers and allies — for judgment checks and tough files.

• The availability of a wide range of career paths as privacy work expands into AI, cybersecurity and data governance.