Susannah Bennett Email & Phone Number

Wilmington, De, Us

Bethesda, Md, Us

Promoted to current leadership role directing Marriott’s global ethics and compliance program for more than 8,000 properties in 137 countries and territories worldwide. Work closely with and coordinate efforts of compliance team members at HQ and in our CALA, EMEA and APAC regions, Internal Audit and Investigations. Define strategy and guidance for anti-corruption(FCPA and UK Bribery Act), Marriott’s Business Conduct Guide, governance and our Ethics and Global Compliance Governance Board, trade sanctions and OFAC, third-party risk management, M&A, whistleblower hotline and sensitive internal investigations. Support Marriott’s privacy and data security initiatives as needed, including as a member of Marriott’s data incident response team.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Returned to Marriott to help direct its global ethics and compliance program. Work closely with compliance team members at HQ and globally, Internal Audit and Investigations, with a focus on anti-corruption, governance, trade sanctions and OFAC, third-party risk management, M&A diligence and post-closing integration, and whistleblower hotline. Support Marriott’s privacy and data security initiatives and serve as a standing member of Marriott’s data incident response team.

Winston-Salem, Nc, Us

Baltimore, Md, Us

Hired as first attorney at OrderUp, a venture capital funded (Series A lead: Revolution Ventures) technology startup to manage all legal affairs and risk management in a rapidly evolving industry. Responsible for employment and labor law, corporate governance, commercial contracts, litigation, IP, regulatory compliance and risk management. Oversaw the M&A effort that culminated in the acquisition of OrderUp by Groupon. Post-acquisition I was asked to remain as lead counsel for OrderUp, which operated in more than 40 U.S. markets in the on-demand food ordering and delivery space on mobile and web platforms.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Transactional and operations attorney supporting Marriott’s business in the U.S. and Canada and global systems and services.

Real estate development featuring land assembly and an urban infill housing project in East Baltimore.

Baltimore, Md, Us

Hired as second attorney and Assistant General Counsel at highly entrepreneurial company in its early growth stages. Fast corporate growth from 450 to 1,200 units in U.S. and Canada and progressive responsibility culminated in GC position. Oversaw all legal matters including litigation, intellectual property and trademarks, employment and labor, acquisitions, securities work (including public stock offering of subsidiary), commercial contracts, and franchise law, including sales and regulatory compliance. Provided legal support to other startup business units, including Prometric and eSylvan. Recognized with Leadership Award for People Leadership and Development.

London, England, Gb

Commercial litigation associate, member of hiring committee

Federal clerkship with The Honorable Julia S. Gibbons

J.D., Cum Laude, Law

B.A., English