julie london

senior global compliance counsel at diageo

About

Employment, Labor, Data Privacy and Compliance: represent Human Resources and senior management as to all employment legal issues including FLSA, Title VII, ADA, FMLA, ADEA, OFCCP, and state statutes. Oversee Charges, investigations and litigation. Assist in training the business on wide variety of HR and compliance matters. Extensive involvement in day-to-day Labor matters and union contract negotiations, including end-to-end preparation for bargaining and contingency planning. Proactive management of Employee Relations to prevent disputes and, when needed, defend the company. Leading the North America Data Privacy Governance Committee cross-functionally for proactive management of privacy issues across North America and compliance with EU standards.

Country

united states

City

new york

Industry

law practice

Skill

employment law, human resources, fmla, flsa, adea, legal issues, management, employee relations, litigation, americans with disabilities act, civil rights law, mediation, ofccp, commercial litigation, legal writing, program management, legal research, corporate governance, employee engagement, organizational development, change management, u.s. family and medical leave act, traditional labor law, union agreements, union contract bargaining, data privacy, employment law compliance, legal compliance

Experience

human resources director, global workforce and diversity programs

ibm

2011-2 - 2012-5 · 1 yr 4 mos

Implemented a broad spectrum of HR’s shared services and diversity-based policies and programs for over 400,000 employees worldwide. Managed a global team of over 180 employees and a budget of over $19M.

counsel, employment and human resources

ibm

1999-9 - 2011-1 · 11 yrs 5 mos

associate

hall dickler kent friedman & wood

1997-1 - 1999-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Second Chair for employment litigation and arbitration including depositions, motions, and preparing witnesses. Investigated internal harassment and discrimination claims. Quickly developed personal client contacts and provided direct advice and counseling. Served as sole employment counsel for short time period after employment partner left firm.

member

equal employment advisory council (eeac)

1999-1 - 2011-1 · 12 yrs 1 mo

Board Member 2008-2010

associate

littler mendelson

1999-1 - 1999-1 · 1 mo

Conducted research and draft memoranda on employment law matters. Counseled clients directly. Created and delivered harassment/discrimination training.

associate

emmet, marvin & martin, llp

1995-9 - 1997-1 · 1 yr 5 mos

Researched, drafted pleadings and motions regarding employment discrimination. Advised clients on compliance with laws such as FMLA, ADA and EEOC provisions.

senior global compliance counsel at diageo

diageo

2019-3 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

Serving as global legal advisor for Diageo's compliance agenda with focus on sanctions, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, tax evasion, and international trade. Handling and overseeing sensitive internal investigations in these areas. Creating fit-for-purpose compliance training programs and updating relevant policies including Know Your Business Partner and Know Your Customer. Approval responsibilities for gifts and entertainment involving government officials. Supervise Compliance Counsel.

senior counsel, employment and labor, north america

diageo

2012-4 - 2019-2 · 6 yrs 11 mos

Employment, Labor, Data Privacy and Compliance for North America: represent Human Resources and senior management as to all employment legal issues including FLSA, Title VII, ADA, FMLA, ADEA, OFCCP, and state statutes. Oversee all HR-related Charges, investigations, arbitrations and litigation. Extensive involvement in day-to-day Labor matters and union contract negotiations, including end-to-end preparation for bargaining and contingency planning. Proactively address developments in all federal, state and local employment and labor laws, regulations and agency guidance. Close partnership with Employee Relations to prevent disputes and, when needed, defend the company. Leading the North America Data Privacy Governance Committee cross-functionally for proactive management of privacy issues and compliance with EU standards.