Cydney Archie
Senior Counsel @Cadence Bank
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Counsel @Cadence Bank
Executive Counsel: Advise executive leadership and business units on legal matters, including insurance coverage, regulatory developments, political action committee compliance, legal disputes, privacy, leases, and employment issues. Partner with HR to address and resolve employment matters and advise on non-compete/non-solicitation agreements.•Contracts: Draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts—NDAs, tech/software agreements, marketing, commercial leases, easements, and subordination agreements. Advise on contract risk and respond to related inquiries from business units.•Insurance: Streamlined the insurance renewal process to ensure regulatory compliance and management oversight. Draft memorandums and updates for leadership regarding coverage and risk. Negotiate coverage terms and ensure tail coverage is secured during M&A activity.•Litigation: Oversee litigation, including bankruptcy, breach of contract, construction, trusts, and fraud. Manage outside counsel and monitor legal spend to ensure alignment with budget.•Privacy & Data: Provide guidance on data privacy laws and notification requirements to regulators and consumers.•Transactions: Support acquisition efforts, including due diligence and review of purchase agreements, bills of sale, and employment contracts.•Corporate Governance: Draft and review internal policies for legal compliance and best practices. Created company NDAs, document retention policies, and insurance renewal procedures.•Training: Lead internal legal trainings on insurance and operational legal topics, including deposits and regulatory practices.•Banking Operations: Counsel on customer deposit issues and respond to legal claims and subpoenas in compliance with law.•Compliance: Offer legal guidance on banking regulations and prepare responses to regulators and consumers regarding UCC matters, lending, deposits, and consumer complaints. Mitigate risk and help prevent litigation through proactive legal compliance.
EDUCATION
University of Mississippi School of Law
Doctor of Law - JD
Mississippi University for Women
Bachelor of Science - BS, Communications
ABOUT CYDNEY ARCHIE
In-house attorney and legal executive with diverse experience, including 4+ years counseling a large regional bank. Provide strategic legal counsel to executive management and partner with leadership across business units to align legal strategy with company goals. Skilled in forming strategic relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels to achieve results. Licensed in Mississippi and Texas. EDUCATION Juris Doctorate – cum laude The University of Mississippi School of Law, May 2015 Bachelor of Science, Communications Mississippi University for Women, May 2012 BAR ADMISSION Mississippi Bar Association, Admitted to Practice in September 2015 Texas Bar Association, Admitted to Practice in February 2023
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