Mary Costigan ((https://www.jacksonlewis.com/people/mary-t-costigan))

Mary T. Costigan is a principal in the Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She holds Certified Information Privacy Professional/US and EU designations from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (iapp).

Mary’s practice focuses on data privacy and cybersecurity. She counsels a wide range of regional, national and multinational clients on data privacy and cybersecurity laws, compliance, and best practices.

Shana Ricchiuto (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shana-ricchiuto-2a36bba5)

Shana Ricchiuto is an attorney with over 10 years of experience in the area of technology transactions. At Syntax, Shana is currently the SVP Legal Affairs, Americas and the Data Protection Manager for the Americas. In this role, Shana has led the strategic development of the legal department at Syntax, including its implementation of AI within the Legal Department. She has designed and implemented data privacy and data protection programs each aimed at mitigating specific potential exposures. Shana is passionate about problem solving and reinventing how legal work can be done using the latest technological advancements.

Prior to her joining Syntax, Shana was the Managing Attorney at a law firm that focused on providing outside counsel support in the area of data privacy. Shana obtained her bachelor's degree from Sarah Lawrence College, Juris Doctor from New York Law School, and recently completed the Executive Leadership MBA Program at McGill University under Syntax's leadership development program.

Abbey Mirelli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbey-mirelli)

With over 5 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, Abbey Mirelli is the Manager of the Incident Response (IR) team, where she leads investigations into ransomware, extortion, fraud, and other major security incidents. She specializes in incident response, threat hunting, and forensic investigations, helping organizations understand attack vectors, scope, and impact while ensuring swift containment and recovery. As IR Manager, Abbey not only directs complex investigations but also mentors her team and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders, law enforcement, and legal counsel to minimize business impact. She also designs and facilitates tabletop exercises (TTX) that simulate real-world attacks, enabling organizations to identify gaps, improve preparedness, and strengthen overall security resilience.

Jennifer Polliard is a Sr. Director at Booz Allen and leads the Threat Actor Communication & Intelligence (TACI) team for the commercial Incident Response business. A 25-year veteran of local law enforcement and the military police, Jennifer is an experienced negotiator who has handled thousands of crisis negotiations during her career. 

Jennifer has a proven track record in intelligence gathering, strategy development, and crisis communications/negotiations, which she uses as she leads a team of experts who navigate hundreds of ransomware events and other cyber incidents each year. Jennifer and her team work with a broad range of companies across every business sector, from small, privately owned organizations to the Global Fortune 2,000. Jennifer and her team successfully negotiate and communicate directly with adversaries by using data-driven intelligence and tracking the behaviors/patterns of threat actor groups (both independent and nation-state affiliated). The TACI team also works closely with clients to proactively develop strategies to mitigate ransomware incidents. In addition to her round-the-clock work assisting clients, Jennifer is an oft-sought keynote speaker and presenter on ransomware negotiations. Jennifer also helps legal counsel prepare for litigation related to cyber incidents, including acting as an expert consultant and courtroom witness. An advocate for women in cybersecurity, Jennifer serves as a mentor and often speaks to individ