Welcome
general Counsel & nonprofit Executive Officer
Experience
5 years insurance defense litigation
15+ years in-house counsel and corporate officer
Discover Adrienne
Key Skills
- expanding organizational impact by building partnerships and designing new community engagement initiatives
- promoting sustainability by developing and implementing strategic plans
- improving data collection and analysis systems, resulting in greater operational effectiveness and programmatic impact
- researching laws, and evaluating and amending governance documents, contracts, fiscal controls, and internal policies to ensure regulatory compliance and to limit risk exposure
- drafting risk management, fiscal, and human resources policies, procedures, and training tools
- writing case status reports and executive leadership memos for claims professionals, senior partners, and board members outlining key facts, laws, prior jury verdicts, recommended strategies, SWOT/SOAR analysis (non-profit corporate sector)
- collaborating effectively and professionally with a diverse array of stakeholders
Education
- University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law
- Licensed member in good standing, State Bar of California (License No. 166689)
- Tufts University, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, cum laude
About Adrienne Nash Newsom
guiding Principles
In my 15+ years as a litigator, counsel, and nonprofit leader, my core principles have remained unchanged:
- Integrity: I am committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in every interaction, ensuring transparency and trust.
- Professionalism: Exceptional Service = Competence + Dedication.
- Service: I believe in the power of service to create positive change.
- Approachability: I do my best to be approachable, to practice Active Listening, and to connect with those around me.
- Curiosity: Being open to new ideas and continuously learning keeps me looking forward, and feeling young at heart.
- Humor: And last but certainly not least, I believe in laughter...out loud, maybe just not in court. ^_^
Interests
When I'm not working, you'll find me lost in a good book, lately crime fiction, trying out new recipes, lately steak and lamb, or planning my next adventure. As a lifelong learner, I'm dedicated to developing my Spanish and French language skills, with a focus on understanding legal and professional terminology, and I'm eager to dive into the complexities of employment-based immigration law.