Christine Baptista

Associate General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary @Thoughtworks

Chicago, IL, US

Business Strategy: Counseled senior management regarding the company’s initial public offering and took a lead role in preparing company for public listing. Collaborated with senior leadership to develop and implement a new corporate governance structure, equity program, risk mitigation strategies and corporate policies. Advised senior management on domestic and global initiatives. Corporate Governance: Advised the Board of Directors and senior management regarding the company’s initial public offering, securities laws, equity compensation, corporate fiduciary duties and matters impacting Delaware corporations. Prepared meeting minutes for Board and Committee Meetings; prepared materials for Board members and drafted Resolutions and Consents. Securities Law and Subject Matter Expertise: Advised US and global colleagues on issues of law, including the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and corporate law considerations. Managed external legal counsel to provide senior management with practical options to implement projects. Drafted and reviewed regulatory filings, including 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, Proxy Statements, and commercial agreements.Leadership: Named a member of the Disclosure Committee and secretary to the Audit and the Nominating and Governance Committees. Completed the Global Leadership Development Program, a year-long, global leadership development program for 100 participants.

Georgetown Law

LLM, Securities and Financial Regulation

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

American University Washington College of Law

Doctor of Law (J.D.)