Deesha H.
Technology, Commercial and Regulatory Counsel
- Role
- Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Citi
- Location
- Wilmington, DE, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Deesha H.
Fortune 50 in house attorney with 15+ years of big law, law firm, technology, regulatory, privacy, AI, and banking experience. I am a strategic, collaborative, and versatile senior commercial attorney who provides legal counsel and business advice across a range of commercial, technology and regulatory legal matters. Core Competencies:Financial Products | Credit Cards | Fintech |Technology Transactions | Data Privacy | Regulatory Compliance | Product Development | Sales Enablement | Business Risk Management | Complex Contract Drafting & Negotiation | Cross-Functional Collaboration |UDAAP | FCRA | TILA | ECOA. Currently, I practice in-house as a product lawyer for a global financial services institution. My role includes significant focus on consumer protection, data privacy, digital assets and innovative technology initiatives.Previously as Assistant General Counsel of a Fortune 50 (Telco) company, I led business and customer-driven negotiations, coordinated with operations teams on product launches and implementations addressed regulatory and compliance issues, advised on enterprise-wide policy solutions and talent initiatives. I began my legal career at an Am Law 100 firm representing major commercial banks and other clients, often as lead associate on acquisition financing transactions. I enjoy international art shows, live music, theater and Philly sports.
Experience
Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel
Jan 2020 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US
Provided strategic legal counsel for AI, cards, and payment products, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards throughout the product life cycle.• Led contract negotiations and managed data privacy initiatives, enhancing customer communication protocols. • Spearheaded legal efforts for COVID-19 response, adapting policies to meet evolving challenges.
Education
The Wharton School
Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics
Fordham University
Doctor of Law - JD, Law
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