Paul Libretta - Of Counsel at Winston & Strawn LLP

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Paul Libretta Of Counsel at Winston & Strawn LLP

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Paul Libretta stands out as an accomplished legal executive with a wealth of experience in overseeing legal and compliance affairs within diverse financial institutions, from high-growth companies to multinational corporations. With a remarkable track record of strategic advisory, Libretta's expertise encompasses banking and securities regulation, capital markets, structured finance, corporate finance, consumer finance, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, corporate governance, and compliance. Advanced knowledge in emerging areas like fintech, cybersecurity, and privacy regulations further accentuates their profile. As a connector, Libretta has built a substantial network with 2,526 LinkedIn connections, illustrating both a strong professional presence and a broad-reaching influence.

Currently holding the position of Of Counsel at Winston & Strawn LLP, Libretta specializes in Structured Finance, particularly focusing on mortgage-related assets, Finance/Asset-Backed Lending, Debt Capital Markets, Securities, Financial and Bank Regulation, and Technology Matters. Previously, as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for an innovative online private credit marketplace, Libretta demonstrated versatile leadership by managing the company's note program and guiding it through complex regulatory frameworks. This role came after a substantial tenure as Head of Legal & Compliance for the U.S. operations of National Bank of Canada, where Libretta's command over a broad array of financial regulations ensured robust legal oversight.

Libretta's robust educational background includes a JD degree, cum laude, from Brooklyn Law School and an education from the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point, which underpins the disciplined and meticulous approach they bring to legal practice. Their prior engagements at renowned law firms like Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in M&A, Private Equity, and Structured Finance groups, substantiate a career built upon a solid foundation of legal excellence and strategic insight within the law practice industry.

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Full name: Paul Libretta
Location: New York, New York, United States
Title: Of Counsel
Company: Winston & Strawn LLP
Industry: Law Practice
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-libretta-67829/
LinkedIn Connections: 2526
Summary: Legal executive and strategic advisor in both rapid growth companies and large international organizations with experience in banking and securities regulation, capital markets, structured finance, corporate finance, consumer finance, M&A, cross-border transactions, corporate governance, compliance, litigation management, intellectual property and licensing and employee matters as well as knowledge of fintech, cybersecurity and privacy regulations. Broad experience building teams and leading and managing people across multiple functions including legal, compliance, internal audit and risk management. Paul is currently Of Counsel at Winston & Strawn. His practice will cover Structured Finance (particularly, mortgage related assets), Finance/AB Lending, Debt Capital Markets, Securities, Financial and Bank Regulation and Technology Matters. Most recently, Paul Libretta was Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for an on-line, data-driven, private credit marketplace providing institutional investors opportunities in specialty finance and AB lending across multiple asset classes. In addition to his general counsel duties, Paul also ran the company's note program under the Investment Company Act and the Securities Act. Prior to this role, Paul was Head of Legal & Compliance for the US operations ($20B) of National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA) consisting of its US broker dealer, NY Branch, FL retail bank and specialty finance subsidiary. In this role, Paul relied on his knowledge of the International Banking Act, the Bank Holding Company Act, the Gramm Leach Bliley Act, the Dodd Frank Act and New York State Banking Law as well as regulations of the SEC, CFTC, FINRA and NFA., Paul and his team had ongoing communications with the FRB, OCC, NYS DFS and SEC. Prior to joining National Bank of Canada, Paul was General Counsel for Credigy, the banks US specialty finance and asset management subsidiary. Paul joined Credigy in 20009 and was instrumental in assisting with the companys growth to revenues of $200MM (from $12MM). One of the Credigys largest transactions was a $1.3B investment in marketplace consumer loans originated via Lending Club (NYSE: LC). Prior to Credigy, Paul practiced law in New York with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in its structured finance group and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in its M&A, Private Equity and Structured Finance groups.
Skills: Mergers Corporate Law

Education

Brooklyn Law School: JD
Field of study: cum laude
United States Military Academy at West Point

Positions

Winston & Strawn LLP New York, New York, United States: Of Counsel
Aug 2023 - Present
On-line Marketplace for Private Credit and AB Lending New York, New York, United States: Chief Legal Officer
Mar 2022 - Apr 2023
National Bank of Canada New York, New York: Head of Legal & Compliance - US
Oct 2018 - Dec 2021
Credigy Greater Atlanta Area: General Counsel
Jul 2009 - Aug 2018
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP New York, New York, United States: Associate
Feb 2008 - Jun 2009