SWIFS

Our Team

A Network of Women Attorneys in Financial Services.

About SWIFS

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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 and compliance professionals in financial services.

Our Mission

Southeastern Women in Financial Services (SWIFS), founded in 2016, is a network of women attorneys and compliance professionals 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

Past Members of the Year for Outstanding Service to SWIFS

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Alise Johnson

Senior Trial Counsel

Stefanie Wayco

Partner

Kalie M. Maniglia

2026 Member of the Year

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Kelli Altman

2025 Member of the Year

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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

Bressler, Amery & Ross, PC, Principal

Carolina Goncalves

Co-Chair, Social Media Committee

Senior Associate, Duane Morris LLP
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Alise Johnson

SWIFS Co-Chair

Bressler, Amery & Ross, PC, Principal
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Andrea Gordon

Eversheds Sutherland, Counsel

SWIFS Co-Chair

Stefanie Wayco

Former Co-Chair

Duane Morris LLP, Partner
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Erin Linehan

Co-founder, Former Co-Chair

Raymond James, Senior Vice President, Supervision – Dispute Resolution and Senior and At Risk Clients

Kalie M. Maniglia

Secretary

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C., Associate

Kacy Donlon

Treasurer

Johnson Newlon and Decort, Partner
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Katie Wilson

Co-Chair, Education Committee

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

Judy Alexander

Co-Chair, Education Committee

Raymond James, Compliance Senior Manager – Policy Governance

Lia Rosado

Co-Chair, Education Committee

Bressler, Amery & Ross, PC, Associate
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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

Katie Austin

Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee

Raymnon James, VP, Senior Assistant General Counsel
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Laura Kherkher

Co-Chair, Social Media Committee

Kean Miller, LLP, Associate