Rebecca Baneman
About Rebecca Baneman
Rebecca Baneman serves as the Global Head of Litigation at Advance, a position she has held since 2020. She previously worked as an Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and as Senior Counsel at Cablevision.
Current Position at Advance
Rebecca Baneman serves as the Global Head of Litigation at Advance, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees all litigation matters for the organization, providing strategic direction and leadership. Her responsibilities include managing legal risks, developing litigation strategies, and coordinating with various departments to ensure compliance with legal standards.
Previous Experience at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Before joining Advance, Rebecca Baneman worked as an Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP from 2009 to 2014. During her five years at the firm in New York, she gained extensive experience in litigation, contributing to various high-profile cases and developing her legal expertise.
Role at Cablevision
Rebecca Baneman served as Senior Counsel for Programming at Cablevision from 2014 to 2016. In this role, she focused on legal issues related to programming and content distribution, ensuring that the company adhered to regulatory requirements while managing legal risks associated with its operations.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Rebecca Baneman earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, graduating cum laude in 2007. Prior to her law degree, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History with honors at Yale University in 2004. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal career.