Sara Komen

About Sara Komen

Exceptional ability to make the law work for business so that the business is both productive and compliant. Adept at grasping the details of laws and in proactively and accurately advising the business on implications and innovative solutions. Successful in working with counsel from other companies in drafting and negotiating contracts, so that critical protections and advantages are achieved. Very experienced in SaaS/hosted, and other technology contracts. Proficient in spotting emerging trends in law, proposed legislation, and the changing regulatory environment, that may impact business. A business-oriented, sharp, experienced team player.

Experience

1. Senior Counsel, Legal, Transunion

   TransUnion

   Dec 2021 — Present

   TransUnion is one of the “Big Three” U.S. National Credit Reporting Agencies, and a provider of data to enable businesses to gain insights into consumer engagement, marketing, risk, communications, and advanced analytics.Draft and negotiate an array of complex, multi-million dollar contracts for Card, Banking and Fintech financial services global customers. Representative accounts include Discover, Wells Fargo, VISA, MasterCard, Klarna, Barclays Bank, and others. Provide legal advice and strategies, conduct risk management, review marketing and product materials, advise on root cause analyses, work with Compliance to meet current and forthcoming legal requirements, ensure that contracts meet privacy, data security, and other requirements. Advise the business on current and pending regulations affecting the business.

Education

• Antioch Law School

  J.D.

• Creighton University

  B.A.

• Georgetown University

  Masters