Sarita Venkat is Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Global Litigation & Competition at Cisco. A seasoned legal and business leader, she has built her career at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation. Sarita is a passionate advocate for advancing women in the innovation economy, helping more women secure their share of recognition and opportunity in fields like patenting and intellectual property. Drawing on years of experience navigating global legal challenges, she offers practical and inspiring guidance to leaders working at the forefront of change.