Cynthia Topel

Cynthia Topel is an accomplished attorney with extensive experience in corporate governance, securities, and legal compliance. Currently serving as Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Sleep Number Corporation since October 2018, Cynthia is a founding member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace. Previous roles include Senior Director and Director of Corporate Counsel at Sleep Number, where Cynthia provided legal guidance on a range of commercial transactions and compliance matters. Cynthia has also contributed to nonprofit organizations, serving as a Board Member for Minnesota Independence College and Community and as a Development Committee Member for the Jeremiah Program. Prior to her current position, Cynthia practiced law at Fox Rothschild LLP, focusing on corporate transactions and litigation. Cynthia earned a Doctor of Law degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota Morris.