Victoria Beckman

Director of the Americas Digital Crimes Unit for Microsoft. Victoria’s team is responsible for disrupting cybercrime, partnering with organizations to strengthen cybersecurity, and advancing policies and legislation in the region. Prior to practicing law, Victoria was an industrial engineer in the technology sector and a competitive figure skater.

What makes you a Risky Woman?

I came to the US 20 years ago with just one suitcase and without speaking English. Since then, I managed to graduate from law school, have a successful career as a law firm partner leading the privacy and cybersecurity practice area, and now have a leadership role at Microsoft.

Name your top 3 achievements

1. Teaching myself English to go to law school
2. Helping fellow Colombians resettle in the US after coming as refugees
3. Being the first Hispanic woman among 500 attorneys to be a partner at my former law firm

What is the biggest risk you’ve taken in your career?

Leaving my career and job as an engineer to become an attorney in a foreign country.

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

I cannot snap my fingers even after trying to learn on YouTube.

What is the best quality for successful leaders in Risk?

Open mindedness.