Julie Pine

About Julie Pine

I am a business function and law department leader, seasoned compliance and regulatory professional, experienced litigator and business law expert, and internal and external communications expert. I serve as a collaborative and strategic business partner and advocate with a results-oriented focus, while leading with integrity, inclusion, loyalty and imagination, and the ability to manage multiple teams and initiatives in an innovative, rapidly-changing environment.I lead Lead Bank\'s Legal, Compliance, People, Risk and Information Security teams and was Corporate Secretary to the Bank Board and its holding company. While at Lead Bank, I oversaw the growth of the Bank\'s business and customer bases by forming the strategy and risk mitigation resulting in revenue diversification and at least 20% growth year over year since 2017.Before joining Lead Bank, I was General Counsel at Mariner Wealth Advisors, a leading national wealth advisory firm. Between 2007 and 2014, I was an equity shareholder at McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan in its commercial litigation group. A trusted adviser to C-suite executives, boards and broader business teams, I am valued for my legal acumen, ability to build relationships and exert influence, and nuanced understanding of the complex regulatory environment in which my company operates. I am often recognized for my strengths in developing teams, mentoring talent, and managing complex and sensitive issues. Leadership | Litigation | Ethics & Compliance | Employment Law | Regulatory Management | Law Department Management | Change Management | Talent Management & Development | Technology | Legal Operations | Investigations | Vendor Management | Digital Banking | Corporate Governance

Experience

1. Chief Legal and Administrative Officer

   Carson Group

   May 2025 — Present · Omaha, NE, US

Education

• The University of Kansas

  B.A., English and Anthropology

• University of Kansas School of Law

  J.D.

Skills

• Arbitration
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Civil Litigation
• Courts
• Public Speaking
• Legal Research
• Litigation Support
• Contract Negotiation
• Personal Injury
• Product Liability
• Trials
• Bankruptcy
• Settlement Agreements
• Microsoft Office
• Commercial Litigation