Her Story
About Aileen
Aileen Borders, J.D., CEDS, is a seasoned legal technology and cybersecurity executive currently serving as Head of eDiscovery & Cyber Investigations at AIG, and oversees global operations. Her work focuses on building defensible, scalable, and efficient discovery frameworks while ensuring alignment with international data privacy regulations, cybersecurity standards, and enterprise risk management objectives. Her career path includes leadership, consulting, technology boot camps for trial teams and eDiscovery task force roles at big four corporations and law firms where she advised clients on complex litigation matters, large-scale document review programs, and technology-enabled discovery solutions. She has extensive experience implementing technology-assisted review (TAR), managing global discovery workflows, and driving process improvement initiatives that enhance accuracy, defensibility, and efficiency in resilient legal environments. Her background uniquely blends legal training with technical proficiency, enabling her to bridge the gap between legal, cybersecurity, and IT stakeholders.
Aileen is a committed advocate for professional development of women and advancement within the legal technology community. She was honored to receive an appointment as an Executive Director of Women in eDiscovery, a non profit organization, in 2019, and welcomes any opportunity to assist other female professionals explore potential areas of advancement and personal growth. She has thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to play an integral role expanding the global footprint, leadership teams and operations for the organization.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Aileen
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to having strong role models who demonstrated that accountability is paramount in measuring one's own accomplishments and identifying alternative pathways towards an end goal. I observed and experienced so many ways a journey may be intentionally or inadvertently rerouted and delayed as a result of unexpected external factors. Those memories have served as a foundation in building my own inner confidence which enable me to learn and grow from unexpected outcomes.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Your voice is your strongest asset in communicating your expertise through a journey in obtaining a seat at whichever leadership table or role you seek. Pursue whatever interests and motivates you, and transform a lack of expertise or specific requirements on a job description into an opportunity to
explore a different career trajectory. Maximize opportunities to collaborate and learn from other experts and become part of the think tanks driving new business practices.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would encourage all newcomers to any industry to always seek a mentor within a preferred discipline or join a professional organization. Both junior and seasoned professionals can learn so much from a mentor's experiences and socializing with others who prioritize collaboration and paving the path for one another. Having that one-to-one and 'safe' interaction to explore and learn other ways to handle a situation can be a game changer in your career. The confidence to explore an unproven path can be the most incredible professional journey!
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The sophistication of AI technology remains at the forefront across industries. Becoming a part of the strategy to integrate artificial intelligence and maximize
productivity and automation within your area of expertise can translate into job augmentation instead of fearing the unknown practices and impacts on a human role. There are limitless opportunities across industries to improve governance, operations, policies, training, recruitment, data security, privacy and overall technology capabilities.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Developing and nurturing a culture of respect, recognition and accountability are core values in both my personal and professional life.
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