Danielle Higgins
Assistant General Counsel @ Metallus Inc. | Corporate Law, M&A, Government Affairs, Sustainability, and Compliance
- Role
- Assistant General Counsel at Metallus Inc.
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Danielle Higgins
As the Assistant General Counsel at Metallus, a global leader in metal manufacturing and engineering, I provide legal guidance and advice to enable the company to effectively transact all aspects of its business with an appropriate degree of risk and consistency with the company\'s legal, ethical, and compliance obligations. I have nearly 15 years of broad experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, government contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance, with a JD from Case Western Reserve University and a BA in Psychology and Neurobiology from Cornell University.I also lead the company\'s sustainability strategic imperative, which is aligned with my personal passion for creating positive social and environmental impact. I establish and implement a governance structure and corporate strategy, monitor progress towards goals, manage the company\'s sustainability reporting team and disclosures, and provide periodic updates to the company\'s Board of Directors. In my previous role as Senior Counsel and Director of Government Contract Compliance at TimkenSteel Corporation, I successfully negotiated and executed multiple government contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Experience
Assistant General Counsel
Mar 2024 — Present
Act as primary commercial and compliance counsel to the company providing legal guidance to enable the company to effectively transact all aspects of its business with an appropriate degree of risk and consistency with the company\'s legal and ethical obligations.Lead the company\'s ESG/sustainability strategic imperative, including establishing and implementing a governance structure and corporate strategy, monitoring progress towards goals, managing the company\'s ESG reporting team and disclosures, and providing periodic updates to the company\'s Board of Directors.Provide legal guidance and advice of general corporate matters, such as litigation, risk management, antitrust, intellectual property, mergers/acquisitions/divestitures, compliance with company policies, and a variety of regulatory compliance issues.Support the company\'s EVP & General Counsel with corporate governance activities including financial and SEC reporting, finance/capital structuring, and corporate secretary functions.
Education
Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology and Neurobiology
2001 — 2005
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD)
2008 — 2011
Skills
- Securities Regulation
- Venture Capital
- Private Equity
- Administrative Law
- Legal Assistance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Contract Negotiation
- Corporate Law
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