Leslie Harris (lawyer)

Leslie Harris is the president and chief executive officer of the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) in Washington, D.C. in the United States.[1] Harris joined CDT in 2005 as executive director. She manages the organization and serves its chief spokesperson, and has occasionally testified before Congress.[1]

Leslie Harris
Harris speaking in 2009
Born
United States
OccupationPresident and CEO, Center for Democracy and Technology

CDT prepared a detailed Internet policy document[2] for the Obama administration and Harris said she felt the administration had listened.[3]

She founded Leslie Harris & Associates, and has worked for People for the American Way and the American Civil Liberties Union. She holds a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina.[1]

References
  1. "Leslie Harris". Center for Democracy and Technology. Archived from the original on 2009-04-26. Retrieved 2009-05-29.
  2. "The Internet in Transition". Center for Democracy and Technology. 2009. Retrieved 2009-05-29.
  3. Staying Safe Online: The Need for Cybersecurity. The White House. Retrieved 2009-05-29.


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