Mara Williams

Background

About Mara Williams

Business leader with 25+ years of progressive experience as Chief Legal Officer, Board Member, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, & Chief Compliance Officer across diverse industries including technology, chemicals, optics, photonics, and pharmaceuticals in mid-sized to large global, publicly held, private equity, and family-owned companies. Contribute to organizational success by ensuring legal/compliance best practices, managing risk aligned with overall strategy, and serving as: Trusted AdvisorUtilize sound judgment, transparent/concise communication, and fact-based decision-making to identify legal/compliance gaps and develop pragmatic solutions that support strategic objectives and mitigate risk. Excel at grasping the big picture, focusing on critical details, and managing priorities in complex, rapid-change environments. Dynamic LeaderBuild and motivate top-performing teams and cultivate strong partnerships with key stakeholders through proactive collaboration. Recognized as a highly engaging leader and mentor. Business PartnerDrive results by applying skills in strategic planning, change management, restructuring/turnarounds, start-ups, complex negotiations, needs assessment, process design, project management, policy creation, and relationship management. Subject Matter ExpertGovernance, compensation & benefits, complex commercial contracts, compliance, employment law, environmental regulations, IPOs, intellectual property/trademarks, joint ventures, litigation, mergers & acquisitions, real estate.