Rachel Betts

About Rachel Betts

Business attorney with 20+ years supporting U.S. and global organizations across agriculture, consumer packaged goods, and biotechnology and in the non-profit sector. I help leadership teams make confident decisions around commercial contracts, technology, licensing, and strategic partnerships.I’ve guided commercial functions at public companies, led negotiations on multi-million-dollar supply and co-manufacturing agreements, and resolved high-stakes litigation. I’ve also built and led legal teams, created first-generation legal ops infrastructure, and advised on complex transactions.Clients and partners value how I give practical guidance that balances risk with growth, build trustedrelationships, and help teams move faster.

Experience

1. Assistant General Counsel & Director of Global Legal Services

   Compassion International

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Providing strategic legal counsel to the General Counsel and executive leadership, advising on commercial and transactional matters and international regulatory developments. Partnering with senior leaders to shape functional strategy, support global initiatives, and guide decision making aligned with organizational priorities. Leading teams responsible for data protection, privacy, intellectual property, contracts administration, and grants administration to advance Compassion’s global objectives.

Education

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  JD, Law

  1997 — 2000

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Bachelor of Arts, History

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Litigation
• Intellectual Property
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Licensing
• Trade Secrets
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Law
• Commercial Litigation