Hello, I'm David C.
Strategic Legal Executive with extensive experience as General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, specializing in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and organizational transformation. Lead legal & compliance initiatives across fintech, mortgage lending, and title services industries, building robust risk management frameworks and driving operational efficiency. Manage complex litigation and regulatory matters, aligning legal strategy with business growth objectives. Passionate about fostering collaborative teams, integrating diverse perspectives, and cultivating an environment of trust and accountability to support sustainable business growth and mitigate risk. Strategic Business Partner: Align legal strategies with leadership objectives to drive growth, efficiency, and risk management. Compliance Steward: Mitigate legal risks through proactive compliance oversight and effective litigation strategy, protecting business interests in complex regulatory environments. Team & Operations Leader: Develop and manage robust legal and compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to complex regulations in highly regulated industries; lead and mentor high-performing teams to ensure legal excellence and business success. Corporate Governance & Board Advisory Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Litigation Strategy & Dispute Resolution Employment & Labor Law Organizational Strategy State & Federal Consumer Protection Laws Financial Services Regulatory Affairs Licensing & Corporate Registration Privacy & Data Protection Laws Cybersecurity Risk Assessment & Mitigation Policy Development & Implementation Legal Due Diligence Corporate Restructuring & Divestitures Cross-Functional Leadership
Details
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- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelC-Suite
- Highest Level of EducationDoctorate
Current / Most Recent Job Title
Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel/Head of Legal/Chief Compliance Officer
Current / Most Recent Employment
Consultant
Industry
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
Professional Membership / Certification
EDUCATION & LICENSURE BAR ADMISSIONS • State of California • United States District Courts for the Central, Southern, Northern & Eastern Districts of California • Solicitors Regulation Authority for England & Wales Juris Doctor (Cum Laude) | BOSTON COLLEGE SCHOOL OF LAW, Chestnut Hill, MA Member, Boston College Law Review Bachelor of Arts in English (Cum Laude) | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles, CA
Skills
Strategic Business Partner: Align legal strategies with leadership objectives to drive growth, efficiency, and risk management. Compliance Steward: Mitigate legal risks through proactive compliance oversight and effective litigation strategy, protecting business interests in complex regulatory environments. Team & Operations Leader: Develop and manage robust legal and compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to complex regulations in highly regulated industries; lead and mentor high-performing teams to ensure legal excellence and business success. Corporate Governance & Board Advisory Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Litigation Strategy & Dispute Resolution Employment & Labor Law Organizational Strategy State & Federal Consumer Protection Laws Financial Services Regulatory Affairs Licensing & Corporate Registration Privacy & Data Protection Laws Cybersecurity Risk Assessment & Mitigation Policy Development & Implementation Legal Due Diligence Corporate Restructuring & Divestitures Cross-Functional Leadership
Areas of Professional Interest
Real Estate, Consumer Lending, Privacy, Legal Operations, Private Equity