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Washington, D.C., Us

New York, Ny, Us

Oversaw curriculum and degree programs for Master's in Corporate Compliance (LL.M. and M.SL.) for over 180 students, nearly tripling in size in first year. Managed all aspects of programs, including admissions, student advising, course design, career planning and student programs. Developed and taught courses on ethics and compliance, both in person and online.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Simplified global policies and designed web-based interface to improve accessibility and customer experience.• Designed best-in-class third-party vendor screening protocol and algorithm for anti-corruption and human rights screening; collaborated with technology platform provider, Supply Chain and Finance to build system to strengthen third party risk management.• Employee Screening: Strengthened procedures for identifying at-risk hires and employees and implementing controls.• Communications: Design global communications strategy, emphasizing short communications delivered to target audiences and embedded in business workflows. • Metrics: Assisted in developing and applying metrics to measure performance and drive accountability for ethical leadership.

• Lead global anti-bribery/corruption compliance program, setting policy and serving as subject matter expert. Managed program overhaul that strengthened third party due diligence while drastically cutting administrative processes. Developed training materials and first-of-kind communications to simplify compliance.

• Reported to management on significant compliance risks and how to address them, and engaged with leadership and collaborated across functions to design and implement successful strategies to reduce misconduct rates and manage compliance risks.• Work with Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and others to develop global strategy. Co-designed predictive monitoring systems.• Developed leadership training program and materials, and leadership evaluation framework.• Led 10 compliance professionals across Latin America and Canada, providing direction in planning and implementation of all aspects of Compliance programs, including training, communication, risk assessments, and conflicts clearance.• Handled hundreds of investigations per year, which received top marks globally in professionalism, fairness, and quality in follow-up surveys. Lead several investigations in high profile fraud, corruption and employment matters.

• Built training programs that improved investigations quality and substantially reduced reliance on outside counsel; conducted high profile internal investigations.• Managed development and implementation of global competition law and anti-bribery compliance programs; partnered with Information Technology to develop efficient electronic approval systems.• Revamped policies and procedures that strengthened compliance with AML and economic sanctions laws and drove efficiencies though process centralization and smart escalation procedures.• Brought company’s safeguarding of personal data up to EU data protection standards through building personal data inventory and leading global roll-out of standard intra-company and third party agreements.• Implemented innovative technology solutions to strengthen records management and litigation hold programs. Supervised discrimination litigation.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Advised clients on antitrust risks in connection with licensing, distribution and procurement strategies, and in developing practical, business-friendly mitigation measures.• Took on active role in antitrust jury trial with favorable defense verdict.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Handled all aspects of antitrust litigations, including taking/defending depositions and preparing lay and expert witnesses. • Represented clients to obtain clearance for, or block, proposed M&As, working closely with expert economists to develop supporting arguments before DOJ/FTC.• Helped clients structure marketing, distribution and licensing arrangements to achieve business objectives while managing antitrust risk. Conducted audits and client trainings to strengthen compliance.• Conducted internal investigations of potential criminal antitrust matters and assisted in preparation of leniency application and plea negotiations.• Negotiated ExIm Bank agreements for foreign government.• Served as lead attorney in pro bono jury trial for wrongful death of federal prisoner.• Industry Experience: Pharmaceutical, medical device, vitamins, agriculture, tobacco, chemicals, packaging, insurance, financial services, IT, electricity, broadcasting, and book publishing.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

M.A., International Affairs / Economics

A.B., History Of Science