UA Little Rock Distinguished Alumna Candice Corby was honored recently at the international Women in IT Awards ceremony in New York.

Corby (‘94) was recognized as a finalist for outstanding achievement by women in the tech world in the Business Leader of the Year category. She was nominated for her work as president and chief executive officer of Cobra Legal Solutions, LLC, a global provider of technology and legal services based in Austin, Texas. Corby leads a staff of legal experts and technologists to consistently and cost-effectively help corporate legal departments and law firms with their information management needs.

“I am honored by this recognition and am confident that the Women in IT Awards will bring further awareness and opportunities for women in the technology sector,” Corby said. “I could not be more proud of Cobra for the exceptional results it produces for our clients from our diverse team around the world.”

Chancellor Andrew Rogerson and Janessa Rogerson were guests of Corby and her husband, Ken, at the event, which was held March 22 in New York at Gotham Hall. The event, held for the first time in the U.S. this year, is organized by business-technology magazine and website Information Age.

“With just 25 percent of computing jobs in the U.S. held by women – and much fewer at senior and executive levels – the event seeks to tackle the industry’s gender imbalance by showcasing the achievements of women in technology, identifying new role models and promoting constructive dialogue around diversity among key industry leaders,” according to the Women in IT website.

“Janessa and I were honored to be included in the evening honoring Candice,” Chancellor Rogerson said. “I like to think her confidence and success is rooted in the education that she received at UA Little Rock. She is an inspiration and encourager to future generations to think about a wonderful and exciting career in the booming technology industry.”

Corby earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from UA Little Rock in 1994 and is a certified public accountant. After completing an internship at BKD CPAs and Advisors during her junior year, she began her career as a senior auditor at BKD. At 26, she became the youngest chief financial officer of the Times Record News, an E.W. Scripps Company. During her career, she has served as general accounting manager of the Neiman Marcus Group, founder and CEO of Gourmet Concepts, chief financial officer of Godwin Gruber, LLP, chief operating officer of Baker & McKenzie, LLP, and chief operating officer of Mayer Brown, LLP.

In 2016, Corby was named one of the Top 10 Female CEOs by dotCEO. Additionally, the Austin Business Journal recognized her as a 2015 Profiles in Power – Women of Influence finalist.

She is a frequent speaker and mentor, having been interviewed by the Harvard Business School Executive MBA program on “How Key Women Succeed.”

Last year, she was honored as the UA Little Rock Distinguished Alumna, the highest honor presented by the UA Little Rock Alumni Association.

More information about the Women in IT Awards is available online.