Gillian Emmett Moldowan
About Gillian Emmett Moldowan
Gillian Emmett Moldowan is a Partner at A&O Shearman in New York, specializing in human capital management and corporate governance. With extensive experience in law firms such as Shearman & Sterling LLP and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, she focuses on compensation matters and advises clients on federal securities law and employment-related legal issues.
Work at A&O Shearman
Gillian Emmett Moldowan has been serving as a Partner at A&O Shearman since 2024. Based in New York, she focuses on the intersection of human capital management and corporate governance. In her role, she provides strategic advice on compensation and benefit matters, including equity-based incentives and deferred compensation programs. She also addresses federal securities law, tax law, and employment-related legal issues, ensuring compliance for her clients.
Previous Experience at Shearman & Sterling LLP
Prior to joining A&O Shearman, Moldowan worked at Shearman & Sterling LLP for five years, from 2019 to 2024. She held the position of Partner, where she continued to develop her expertise in human capital management and corporate governance. Before becoming a Partner, she served as Counsel at the same firm from 2017 to 2018, contributing to various legal matters related to compensation and benefits.
Legal Career Background
Moldowan's legal career includes significant roles at several prestigious law firms. She was Special Counsel at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP from 2015 to 2017 and Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP for a brief period in 2015. Her tenure at Davis Polk also included eight years as an Associate from 2007 to 2015. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a Summer Associate at Arent Fox in 2005.
Education and Expertise
Moldowan earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from The George Washington University Law School, where she studied from 2004 to 2007. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art History from Barnard College, completed in 2002. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both legal and artistic disciplines, contributing to her multifaceted approach to corporate governance and human capital management.
Involvement in Women's Initiatives
Gillian Emmett Moldowan is actively involved in women's initiatives within her firm. She has served as Co-Chair of the ShearmanWomen Council, demonstrating her commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Her participation in these initiatives reflects her dedication to supporting women in law and fostering a collaborative work environment.