Laura Herbert

“Laura combines deep technical expertise in digital evidence, encryption, and system recovery with a strong focus on innovation and problem solving”

Part of the Tech Women Celebration 50 – a curated list of some of the most inspirational women working at all levels of tech

Laura Herbert is a senior digital forensics and shared services leader with extensive experience delivering complex corporate and criminal investigations across global environments. Currently serving as VP of Shared Services & Forensics at Lineal, she leads multinational forensic operations, overseeing advanced investigations, eDiscovery projects, and high‑performing teams while driving strategic service delivery and operational excellence.

Laura combines deep technical expertise in digital evidence, encryption, and system recovery with a strong focus on innovation and problem‑solving, enabling her to address complex, high‑stakes challenges with precision. Her career spans roles at Epiq, PwC, and CYFOR, where she built a strong foundation in forensic investigations, cybersecurity incident response, and client advisory, progressing from technical specialist to senior leadership.

A First-Class graduate of the University of Bedfordshire, Laura is passionate about advancing forensic methodologies, embracing emerging technologies, and mentoring teams to excel in fast‑paced, demanding environments.

Tell us about the nominees biggest achievement to date

Laura's wheelhouse has always been within Digital Forensics, climbing the ranks from technician to Global Head over her 15-year career. On return from her second maternity leave two years ago, Laura expanded her role by becoming accountable for EMEA and APAC shared services team.

Expanding her technical knowledge from not only digital forensics, but data processing, hosting and wider eDiscovery, this challenged Laura as she was managing process and people she was unfamiliar with and had to quickly learn to ask the right questions to get the answers she needed to make informed decisions.

What is the most significant challenge the nominee has overcome?

Laura has had to manage people at both ends of her day - early mornings with APAC and late nights with West Coast US.

Making time to understand cultural and team differences has allowed her to engage and motivate different teams in different ways to achieve desired outcomes.

Tell us something about the nominee people would find surprising

Laura is a keen gardener and would one day love to have an allotment and provide surplus to her local community