Baker Botts Partner Natalie Gonzales is joined by special guest, Jennifer Yokoyama - Microsoft. In July 2021, Jennifer was promoted to Corporate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Cloud + AI at Microsoft. Prior to her promotion, Jennifer served as the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, IP Group & Chief IP Counsel at Microsoft. Jennifer is passionate about intellectual property and closing the data divide so everyone can benefit from collaborating around data and powering a new generation of transformative technology for companies and organizations worldwide. Through her various roles, she is on a mission to protect and cultivate innovation at Microsoft. Jennifer is also a Member of the Board of Directors for ChIPs, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing women in tech, law and policy. Jennifer will speak to her passion for innovation, managing a diverse legal team, and the importance of mentoring the next generation of women leaders.