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New York, NY, US

New York, United States

New York, New York

Assumed role during transition overseeing combined global compliance programs of Discovery Inc. and Warner Media following Discovery’s acquisition of Warner Media in April 2022. Voluntarily departed after completion of transition.

New York, New York, United States

• Reporting directly to the General Counsel, led all aspects of an effective, award-winning, global compliance program for one of the world’s largest media companies that generates $33B+ in revenue, employs 25K+ people.
• Seven-time winner of Ethisphere Institute’s “World’s Most Ethical Companies” award.
• Successfully managed through an environment of constant change, restructurings, and pivots in overall business strategy stabilizing team morale and fostering a positive and inclusive culture.
• Transformed siloed business operations into centralized function comprised of 8 lawyers with enterprise-wide responsibility leveraging best practices and subject matter expertise enhancing consistency, efficiency, and.
• Initiated the compilation and tracking of key metrics to measure program effectiveness, identify risk, and drive program initiatives. Show less

New York, New York, United States

Headed the litigation and compliance functions supported by a team of 20+ lawyers and legal staff. Reported to and advised the General Counsel and senior management on overall litigation strategy, outside counsel, and risk mitigation. Representative litigation matters included antitrust, securities, employment disputes, privacy, copyright, trademark, and.

New York, New York, United States

• Reporting to the Chief Litigation Officer, managed a diverse litigation portfolio and continued as lead corporate information security, and privacy counsel. Worked closely with M&A/Treasury on due diligence required.
• One of three in-house lawyers on Time Warner trial team in successful six-week trial against DOJ in… Show more Reporting to the Chief Litigation Officer, managed a diverse litigation portfolio and continued as lead.
• One of three in-house lawyers on Time Warner trial team in successful six-week trial against DOJ in antitrust lawsuit seeking to block Time Warner’s $109B acquisition by AT&T, the government’s first challenge to a.
• Supervised the defense against RICO claims relating to Time Warner’s $11M investment in daily fantasy sports company Fanduel; Turner’s defense against alleged violations of the VPAA; and consumer fraud claims against.

New York, New York, United States

• Supported the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer in building and enhancing all aspects of the compliance program. Also served as the lead corporate information security & privacy counsel advising on the collection, use.
• Designed and implemented a global reporting hotline raising employee awareness and enabling more efficient tracking and investigation of allegations of misconduct.
• Enhanced the sanctions program by… Show more Supported the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer in building and enhancing all aspects of the compliance program. Also served as the lead corporate information security &.
• Enhanced the sanctions program by enabling more efficient, expansive, real-time, and automated screening of 10K+ counterparties per month.
• Successfully implemented a data processing and governance program to comply with applicable U.S. and EU data privacy regulations. Show less

• Prosecuted full range of criminal cases from investigation through trial, with an emphasis on complex domestic and international money laundering and large-scale narcotics trafficking.
• Served as lead counsel in 10 jury trials and 3 appeals.
• Significant cases include U.S. v. Marvin Lorenzo Coney, et al., (trial of police officer on narcotics conspiracy charges); U.S. v. Tyrone Maycock, et. al., (trial of prolific Miami-based narcotics trafficker).

• Managed a docket of 300+ cases ranging from non-violent offenses to homicide. Responsible for handling of cases at all stages from pre-arrest investigation through trial and sentencing.
• Lead counsel in 12 jury trials and 2 appeals; successfully argued before the App. Div. 1st Dep’t.
• Trained prosecutors on witness preparation and criminal procedure.

Participated in the representation of individual and institutional clients in complex securities, employment and products liability litigation.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Cum Laude

Moot Court Honor Society; Dean's Merit Scholar; Academic Achievement Scholarship; Alexander and Emily Mehr Memorial Prize for Outstanding.

Executive Education, Finance And Accounting For The Non-Financial Executive

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)

Political Science National Honor Society; Rugby

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