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Gabrielle Kohlmeier
Gabrielle Kohlmeier Market General Counsel at Verizon

Gabrielle Kohlmeier holds an eminent position within Verizon as Market General Counsel, possessing an extensive LinkedIn network of over 3,490 connections. Their responsibilities at Verizon Consumer Group include providing legal guidance and establishing frameworks that advance the company's retail strategies, alongside serving as a strategic advisor on matters ranging from industry trends to geopolitical shifts. Kohlmeier is proactive in creating strategies that empower employees, customers, and the brand, while also being vigilant on issues such as consumer protection, artificial intelligence, and competition.

Kohlmeier boasts a track record of developing long-term strategies and compliance programs, particularly showcased in leading Verizon's Federal Trade Commission and competition policy strategy. As a key leader in antitrust and strategic projects, they have provided crucial counsel across various corporate domains and effectively represented Verizon on the global stage before government agencies. A champion for organizational transformation, Kohlmeier has been a foundational member of Verizon's AI Policy team and holds a leadership role on Verizon’s Global PPLS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Council, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to diversity and innovation.

In addition to their corporate endeavors, Kohlmeier is deeply engaged in the legal community and wider social efforts. As a council member of the American Bar Association Antitrust Section, they influence nearly 10,000 legal professionals, handling responsibilities that include budget oversight and strategic planning. Their civic engagement extends to board roles in various nonprofits, pushing forward women's excellence and inclusive tech policy. Furthermore, Kohlmeier actively contributes to STEM initiatives and advocates for underrepresented communities, making their mark as a thought leader through frequent speaking engagements and publications on topics from antitrust to sustainability. Their educational background includes an Executive Master in Law and AI from the Brussels School of Competition and a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School, underscoring a substantial blend of legal expertise and a passion for emerging technology.

More about this expert

Full name
Gabrielle Kohlmeier
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Title
Market General Counsel
Company
Verizon
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
LinkedIn Connections
3496
Summary
As a member of the leadership team and primary legal counsel for the Verizon Consumer Group's omnichannel operations orchestration and all Verizon retail stores, I both lead a team that provides legal advice and guardrails, and operate as a strategic advisor and partner by: - identifying industry, social, and geopolitical trends; - creating proactive strategies to empower and protect employees, customers, assets and brand; - leveraging networks and expertise to activate public policy teams on high risk consumer protection, artificial intelligence, and competition issues; - integrating with our ESG reporting; and - balancing physical and digital risks to create mechanisms for enhancing resilience in an increasing volatile security, enforcement, and economic environment. Previously, I built long-term strategy, cross-functional teams, compliance and governance programs in leading Verizon's Federal Trade Commission and competition policy strategy. As associate general counsel for antitrust and strategic projects, I counseled consumer, business and media groups on all types of antitrust issues and represented the company before US and international government agencies. Internally, I lead organizational transformation projects, am a founding member of the Artificial Intelligence Policy cross-functional team, and am a longterm leader and activator on Verizons Global PPLS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Council. Externally, I am a Council Member of the American Bar Association Antitrust Section, the governance body of the organization's nearly 10,000 legal and economic professional membership. I sit on several nonprofit boards as director or advisory board member, including the Women's Excellence Network (WEN) and HerHuddle, and lead a coalition focused on advancing inclusive tech policy. I volunteer, raise funds, or spearhead various STEM programs for girls and initiatives focused on advancing women and other underrepresented communities. A relentlessly enthusiastic learner and connector of people and ideas, I am a frequent speaker and writer on competition, technology, compliance, business, sustainability, and diversity issues. Otherwise, I'm usually found chasing adventure and awe - on forest hikes, pondering books and podcasts, exploring new places, or dreaming about joining the circus (de soleil).
Skills
Competition Law Litigation

Education

Brussels School of Competition (BSC)
Executive Master in Law and AI
Attended in Aug 2021 - Oct 2022
Field of study: Artificial Intelligence
The George Washington University Law School
J.D.
Attended in 2005 - 2008
Field of study: Law

Positions

Verizon
Jul 2023 - Present · 7 mos
Market General Counsel
Jul 2023 - Present
Verizon
Washington DC
Managing Associate General Counsel
Jan 2022 - Present

Primary counsel and member of the leadership team of the Verizon Consumer Omni Planning + Orchestration Operations organization, focusing on all legal matters, including competition, consumer law, labor, privacy, AI, regulatory and legislative matters.
Verizon
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Associate General Counsel, Head of Competition Policy and FTC Strategy
Jan 2018 - Feb 2022

Led team of cross-functional experts, built process leveraging policy + strategy analysis, developed innovative analytical tools, including inclusivity assessment, definitions dictionary, stakeholder maps, policy red teaming

Built and maintained key relationships with competition and consumer protection decision and policy makers
Steered US and international competition policy strategy, with particular focus on digital regulation and strategy, coordinating with privacy, federal regulatory, consumer protection and other groups
Continued to lead counseling, compliance and antitrust strategy work
How Women Invest
Limited Partner
May 2023 - Present

How Women Invest is a women-led venture firm that invests solely in women founders. Our network is our greatest asset - our limited partners are a community of industry leaders investing together to shift the venture capital landscape one woman at a time. Together with sister organization How Women Lead, a professional network of thousands of women, we work to create ecosystem change by investing in and supporting women leaders and founders.
ABA Antitrust Section
Aug 2021 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos
Council Member
Aug 2021 - Present

As Council Member of the ABA Antitrust Section, focused on antitrust, consumer and data protection, I am part of the governance body and leadership of the nearly 10,000 member section of legal industry professionals, including lawyers and economists. The governance remit includes a multi-million dollar budget; nominations, appointment and succession; diversity, equity and inclusion; and long range strategy and planning in an increasingly competitive and complex legal landscape.
ABA Antitrust Section
Aug 2021 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos
Chair, Women.Connected
Nov 2019 - Jul 2021

Led 8000+ members committee focused on gender inclusion in the Section and profession, substantive legal and policy issues, and structural equity challenges and opportunities
Created governance documents and strategic plan, executive advisory board, and transition plans
Conceived and spearheaded programs, initiatives and research agendas that have become marquee Section programs and won innovative leadership awards
ABA Antitrust Section
Aug 2021 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos
Vice Chair, Unilateral Conduct Committee
Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

Led programs and publications focused on unilateral conduct, including monopolization and dominance issues related to technology industries and beyond.
ABA Antitrust Section
Aug 2018 - Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Chair, Privacy Legislation Task Force
Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

Lead expert group of state and federal enforcers, inhouse and private counsel focused on US state and federal privacy legislation proposals and trends, producing tracking devices, trend analysis, and expert insight reports.
ABA Antitrust Section
Aug 2018 - Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Chair, Tech Compliance Task Force
Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

Led group focused on explaining new technologies (blockchain, internet of things, artificial intelligence) and legal implications to antitrust, consumer and data protection lawyers and economists through special reports and programs.
Antitrust Law Journal
Associate Editor
Sep 2011 - Aug 2018

Part of editorial board of peer reviewed Antitrust Law Journal, involved in the article selection, strategic decisions, and editing of articles and submissions to top antitrust law review globally; spearheaded Innovative Antitrust symposium as co-chair