Gwynne L. Booth

About Gwynne L. Booth

Accomplished Senior Litigation Counsel at a dynamic Fortune 500 financial technology and professional services company with 18+ years of experience proactively managing high-stakes complex commercial litigation, regulatory & government investigations, and large-scale subpoena responses across federal and state jurisdictions. Proven record of representing organizations and professionals in high-stakes proceedings, developing and executing defensive strategies that averted judgments exceeding $500M, and delivering cost-effective resolutions that safeguarded business and reputational interests. Highly skilled at identifying issues in business processes and procedures that consistently lead to disputes and lawsuits; adept at revising the same to mitigate exposure and potential risk. Proficient at balancing multiple matters while simultaneously meeting time-sensitive deadlines with consistently high-quality deliverables and results.Recognized as a trusted advisor to C-Suite leadership and senior executives, as well as a hands-on partner to cross functional teams. Adept at supervising outside counsel, leading enterprise-wide investigations, and aligning litigation strategy with regulatory compliance and enterprise risk objectives. Known for calm, decisive leadership, strategic judgment in sensitive matters, and the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. 10+ year record of success in leading and mentoring attorneys and legal professionals, building high-performing teams that foster excellence, continuous learning, and proactive risk mitigation, while driving business-aligned, cost-effective resolution of critical litigation matters.

Experience

1. Senior Litigation Counsel

   FIS

   Jun 2023 — Present · Jacksonville, FL, US

   FIS is a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company providing innovative financial technology solutions and professional services to businesses and consumers worldwide.As Senior Litigation Counsel, I manage a broad portfolio of approximately 250 complex commercial and corporate litigations, regulatory inquiries, consumer litigations, government/regulatory investigations, class actions, tax litigations, subpoena responses, bankruptcies, liquidations, personal injury lawsuits, health insurance claims, and pre-litigation disputes across federal, state, and international courts. I provide strategic counsel to C-Suite executives and senior business leaders, delivering actionable insights on litigation and regulatory risks to inform corporate decisions. I report regularly to executive leadership on litigation and regulatory risks, strategies, and outcomes, providing actionable insights to support corporate decision-making. I develop and monitor litigation budgets and financial projections, implementing cost-management strategies for internal and external legal spend, resulting in significant savings while ensuring efficient resolution. I lead defense of large-scale litigations, coordinating with internal and external teams to mitigate risk and protect corporate interests. I collaboratively work with insurance carriers and outside counsel to reduce litigation exposure and accelerate favorable settlements through proactive case management. I identify and close systemic litigation risks by redesigning processes and procedures. I design and implement scalable litigation and pre-litigation strategies, leveraging legal technology, eDiscovery platforms, and AI to streamline workflows, mitigate exposure, and deliver cost-effective results.I lead cross-functional initiatives with Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams to identify risks, ensure regulatory alignment, and proactively prevent litigation, while simultaneously building effective partnerships across business units.

Education

• Wake Forest University School of Law

  Doctor of Law - JD, Law

• Vanderbilt University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, English Language and Literature, General