Janelle Mikac
About Janelle Mikac
Janelle Mikac serves as the Assistant General Counsel for Labor and Employment at ACV Auctions, a position she has held since 2022. She has a background in human resources and law, with previous roles at Founders Software and a legal internship at Brickell Biotech, Inc.
Work at ACV Auctions
Janelle Mikac currently serves as the Assistant General Counsel for Labor & Employment at ACV Auctions, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on legal matters related to labor and employment within the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked as Corporate Counsel at ACV Auctions from 2020 to 2022, where she gained experience in various legal aspects of the company's operations. Her tenure at ACV Auctions has been marked by her contributions to the legal framework supporting the company's growth in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls area.
Education and Expertise
Janelle Mikac earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Nova Southeastern University—Shepard Broad Law Center, completing her studies from 2008 to 2011. In addition to her law degree, she holds a Bachelor's Degree from Penn State University, which she obtained from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in legal principles and human resources, enhancing her expertise in labor and employment law.
Background in Human Resources and Legal Roles
Before joining ACV Auctions, Janelle Mikac held several key positions at Founders Software. She served as Director of Human Resources and Associate General Counsel for a period of nine months in 2018, and later as SVP of Human Resources and General Counsel from 2019 to 2020. Her experience in these roles involved overseeing human resources functions while also managing legal responsibilities, demonstrating her dual expertise in both fields.
Previous Experience and Internships
Janelle Mikac's professional journey includes a legal internship at Brickell Biotech, Inc. in 2010, where she gained practical experience in the legal field for three months. This internship contributed to her understanding of the legal landscape and prepared her for her subsequent roles in human resources and legal counsel. Her varied experiences have shaped her approach to labor and employment law.