In the debut episode of Cyber Heroes: Behind the Firewall, Constangy Cyber Team Chair Sean Hoar sits down with Neil Wasser, Chair of the firm's Executive Committee, to talk leadership, legacy, and the strategic move that brought cybersecurity into the firm's national practice.
Neil shares his unique connection to Constangy as the grandson of founder Frank Constangy, tracing his path from summers in the copy room to firm leadership, and reflects on how the firm's 80-year foundation of respect, diversity, and growth continues to shape its national presence in labor, employment, and cybersecurity law, including the decision to expand the firm's practice to meet a critical and growing demand for integrated cybersecurity counsel among chief legal officers nationwide.
The conversation also touches on balancing a demanding legal career with family life, the value of hybrid work, and Neil's philosophy on leading with empathy.
Listen to the full conversation below.
About Cyber Heroes: Behind the Firewall
In the world of cybersecurity, the ultimate line of defense isn't just advanced software—it’s the people, leadership, and vision driving it forward. Cyber Heroes: Behind the Firewall goes beyond the headlines and technical specs to uncover the human story behind industry resilience. Each episode features candid, in-depth conversations with premier cybersecurity leaders, offering a rare personal lens into what inspires them, the challenges that keep them up at night, and the vision shaping their work. Discover how top experts build world-class teams, drive groundbreaking contributions to the field, and engineer the critical solutions protecting our digital world. Tune in to meet the leaders defining the future of cybersecurity—one conversation at a time.
PartnerSean is a former cyber attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, where he served as the lead cyber attorney for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Oregon and worked with the Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section in Washington ...
Chair of the Executive CommitteeHe advises employers on regulatory compliance and workplace safety obligations in the U.S. and has also supported multinational companies in developing and enhancing safety programs in Europe and Latin America. Neil regularly ...
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