Whitney Richardson
Assistant General Counsel @Sculptor Capital Management
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant General Counsel @Sculptor Capital Management
New York, NY, US
Provided legal support for HR initiatives. Collaborated with the Head of Human Capital and HR team on employment law and HR matters, ensuring compliance with New York law and federal regulations. Drafted and negotiated executive compensation documents, including managing director and partner agreements. Prepared offer and separation agreements, including legal analysis for reductions in force. Drafted and maintained policies, such as maternity leave and harassment prevention, in line with regulatory requirements. Updated the company handbook, onboarded vendors for harassment training, and supported promotion processes.Managed international employment matters, including visa sponsorships, secondment agreements, and international licensing compliance. Assisted with employee benefits programming and addressed employee litigation claims to mitigate risks. Ensured compliance with employment laws by reviewing and revising policies, fostering a legally sound and employee-friendly culture.Supported board of directors of publicly-traded company. Drafted and reviewed securities filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and director and officer questionnaires. Prepared board materials, documented minutes, and coordinated proxy filings and annual shareholder meetings with external partners. Conducted board self-evaluations and assisted with onboarding new directors. Managed equity incentive plans and employee compensation agreements, including offer letters and immigration documents. Coordinated with external auditors for timely financial disclosures and accuracy in filing. Maintained legal and management representation letters for auditors and upheld confidentiality. Collaborated with senior leadership on regulatory, corporate governance, and risk management matters. Oversaw vendor management systems and served as Secretary of the Cybersecurity Risk Oversight Committee.
EDUCATION
New York Law School
Juris Doctor
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Letters with a focus in Constitutional Studies and a minor in Economics
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ABOUT WHITNEY RICHARDSON
Assistant General Counsel
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