Carolyn Christian

Compliance and Governance Attorney

Peninsula, Ohio, United States

About

Carolyn Christian developed, implemented and administered a cost-effective corporate ethics and compliance program at Masco Corporation, a multi-billion dollar company with 60,000 employees. She also served as acting company secretary, advising the board of directors and executive officers on governance issues including shareholder proposals, executive compensation and other proxy-related matters. Ms. Christian relocated to Hudson, Ohio in connection with her husband accepting a job in Akron. She is currently searching for a position which allows her to utilize and build on her previous experiences.

Experience

  • Masco Corporation (21 yrs 7 mos)
    • Corporate Secretarial and Governance Consultant
      Nov 2009 - Jul 2010 · 9 mos

      Continued to manage corporate secretarial matters after relocation to Hudson, Ohio.

    • Associate Corporate Counsel, Assistant Secretary and Corporate Ethics Officer
      Jan 2005 - Nov 2009 · 4 yrs 11 mos

      Launched a corporate ethics and compliance program for NYSE-listed company with operations in 20+ countries and 60,000 employees, including a global hotline, on-line training, annual certification and promotional materials. Responsible for on-going administration of all aspects of the program, developed and amended related corporate policies, presented to various constituencies, responded to ethical issues and reported regularly to the Board and audit committee. • Attended all Board and Board committee meetings, prepared minutes and agendas. Advised Board and Board committees on governance matters, including corporate governance guidelines, committee charters and Board and executive management policies. • Practice included general securities regulation work, with a focus on proxy statements and executive compensation issues, oversight of company stock plans and general corporate work.

    • Associate Corporate Counsel
      Jan 1989 - Jan 2005 · 16 yrs 1 mo

      Securities regulation practice, including executive compensation, proxy statements, annual and current reports and registration statements. • Transactional practice including mergers, acquisitions and dispositions. • General corporate work.

  • Corporate Associate at Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal
    Jan 1987 - Sep 1988 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Transactional practice.

  • Corporate Associate at Kirkland & Ellis
    Jan 1985 - Jan 1987 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Transactional practice

  • Adjunct Professor of Law at Northwestern University School of Law
    Sep 1985 - May 1986 · 9 mos

    Taught a three credit hour seminar on negotiation strategies, techniques and theory.