As a finalist in the CEO category of CRN's third annual Women of the Year Awards, CRN spotlighted CEO Malinda Gagnon on what inspires her and how she drives innovation within Uprise Partners.

In today’s digital-first legal environment, technology is inseparable from client service, productivity, and profitability. For firm leaders, managed IT is no longer a back-office function—it’s a strategic growth driver.

Uprise Partners is proud to announce that Malinda Gagnon has been chosen as a Finalist for CEO of the Year as Part of CRN’s 2025 Women of the Year Awards! The awards recognize extraordinary women who demonstrate dedication to advancing the IT industry through their leadership.

At the UNE College of Business Spark Series event, “The Business of Cyber Defense: How Leaders Prepare for and Recover from Cyber Threats," a business owner unpacked exactly what unfolded when European cyber criminals hacked into his company’s data, hijacked it, and demanded nearly $1.7 million in bitcoins to get it back, threatening the company with irreversible losses. Story by Deirdre Fleming Stires, October 20, 2025.