Maria Sileno Deloughry
SVP, Deputy General Counsel & COO (Legal) @Hackensack Meridian Health
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WORK HISTORY
SVP, Deputy General Counsel & COO (Legal) @Hackensack Meridian Health
Edison, NJ, US
Legal & Business Operations Leader | Driving Efficiency, Integration & Team Development• Chief Operating Officer for a 37-person law department within a $7B hospital network, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer.• Supervise 26 legal professionals, with a focus on department integration, team development, AI and other technology tool adoption, and process improvement.• Built and trained the paraprofessional team, enhancing support for attorneys and improving operational efficiency.• Spearheaded the first-ever Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool implementation, modernizing the contracting process.• Developed and standardized library of contract templates and key clauses, ensuring consistency and risk mitigation.• Provide legal counsel and strategic support for IT and finance teams, including contract negotiation and compliance oversight.• Legal representative on the AI and Automation Working Group which evaluates new AI based tools for the organization and addresses cutting edge issues
EDUCATION
Roy C. Ketcham High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
Georgetown Law
JD, Law, cum laude
Cornell University
BS, Food Science, with distinction
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Certificate in Nonprofit Essentials
SKILLS
ABOUT MARIA SILENO DELOUGHRY
Strategic and results-driven legal and business operations executive with extensive experience across healthcare, technology, and manufacturing industries. I bring an effective blend of legal expertise and operational leadership, delivering high-level legal and business counsel to C-suite executives and senior leaders. I transform organizations, optimizing operations and fostering cross-functional collaboration to improve efficiency and fuel business outcomes.Whether streamlining administrative functions, advising clients, or negotiating complex transactions, I excel at cutting through complexity to provide clarity and momentum that propel initiatives forward. As a people-centered leader, I empower teams to achieve sustainable results, approaching challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset. Known for my ability to simplify processes, integrate teams, and drive engagement, I create an environment where people thrive, and businesses succeed.Key Strengths & Expertise• Leadership & Team Engagement – Leading and empowering teams to drive impactful results.• Legal Advising – Providing strategic counsel on complex contracts such as SaaS, outsourcing, M&A and leading integrations and due diligence.• Change Management – Leading transformative initiatives with a focus on collaboration and seamless integration.• Operational Execution – Expertise in CLM implementation, contract process improvement, review of AI tools and contracting and operational streamlining.• Training & Development – Enhancing leadership capabilities, fostering engagement, and improving cross-functional communication.
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