Dev Stahlkopf serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Cisco Systems Inc., where she oversees the company's global legal matters and compliance. Stahlkopf joined Cisco in 2001 and has since held various leadership positions within the company's legal department. Her role as Chief Legal Officer involves providing strategic legal guidance to Cisco's executive team and board of directors, managing the company's intellectual property portfolio, and ensuring compliance with international laws and regulations. Prior to her tenure at Cisco, Stahlkopf gained extensive experience in the technology and telecommunications sectors. She began her legal career at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), where she worked on policy and regulatory issues related to the telecommunications industry. Stahlkopf later joined MCI Communications Corporation (now Verizon), where she served as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. Her time at MCI allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the complex legal landscape surrounding technology companies, which has been invaluable in her role at Cisco. Throughout her career, Stahlkopf has been recognized for her leadership and contributions to the legal profession. She has been named one of the "Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business" by the San Francisco Business Times and has received numerous awards for her work in promoting diversity and inclusion within the legal field. At Cisco, Stahlkopf plays a crucial role in driving the company's mission to power an inclusive future for all, leveraging her expertise to navigate the ever-evolving legal challenges faced by one of the world's leading technology companies.