SWIFS

Our Team

A Network of Women Attorneys in Financial Services.

About SWIFS

Accomplished Members
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The women of SWIFS are leaders in their communities and represent a variety of experience, education and influence and connect regularly with each other through our networking events and educational opportunities.
States Represented
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SWIFS spans the Southeast, comprised of women who share insight, celebrate achievements and lead in their careers and communities.
SWIFS Founded
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Since 2016 SWIFS has grown from 30 members to more than 130 spanning over 10 states, over 10 broker dealers, and over a dozen law firms. SWIFS has become the premier professional organization for women attorneys in financial services.

Our Mission

Southeastern Women in Financial Services (SWIFS), founded in 2016, is a network of women attorneys working in the financial services space, whether directly working within financial institutions or acting as outside legal advisers. Our mission is two-fold:

“The women of SWIFS are advancing their careers while paving the way for tomorrow’s female leaders, and ultimately, changing the face of our industry."

— Erin Linehan / SWIFS Co-Founder

SWIFS Leadership

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Alise Johnson

Senior Trial Counsel

Stefanie Wayco

Partner
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Lia Skelton

2024 Member of the Year

Stefanie Wayco

2023 Member of the Year

Joelle Simms

2022 Member of the Year

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Liz Moum

2021 Member of the Year

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Alise Johnson

2019 Member of the Year

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Linda Broocks

2018 Member of the Year

Our Advisory Board

The SWIFS Advisory Board comprises accomplished professionals dedicated to empowering women attorneys in financial services.

They provide strategic guidance, foster leadership and mentorship, and support initiatives that enhance financial education and economic security for women in the Southeast.

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Alise Johnson

SWIFS Co-Chair

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Senior Trial Counsel

Stefanie Wayco

SWIFS Co-Chair

Duane Morris LLP, Partner
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Erin Lineman

Co-founder, Former Co-Chair

Senior Vice President, Supervision – Dispute Resolution and Senior and At Risk Clients
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Andrea Greene Wells

Co-founder, Former Co-Chair

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Sara Soto

Secretary

Principal, Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.
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Kelli Altman

Treasurer

Assistant General Counsel, Citi
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Andrea Gordon

Co-Chair, Education Committee

Eversheds Sutherland, Counsel
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Katie Wilson

Co-Chair, Education Committee

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C., Counsel
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Michelle Teevin

Co-Chair, Philanthropy Committee

Empower, Counsel
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Elizabeth Moum

Co-Chair, Philanthropy Committee

Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Shareholder
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Lia Skelton

Co-Chair, Philanthropy Committee

Raymond James, Director, Senior Counsel
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Linda Broocks

Co-Chair, Outreach Committee

Kean Miller, LLP, Partner
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Laura Kherkher

Chair, Social Media Committee

Kean Miller, LLP, Associate
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Joena Bartolini Mitchell

Co-Chair

Edelman Financial Engines, Director, M&A and Privacy Compliance