Samuel Dudek, Cfa
About Samuel Dudek, Cfa
Samuel Dudek, CFA, serves as the Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for Transactions and M&A at Advance, a role he has held since 2021. He has a diverse professional background, including positions at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Two Sigma, and holds degrees from Northwestern University and The College of Wooster.
Work at Advance
Samuel Dudek serves as the Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Transactions and M&A at Advance. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in mergers and acquisitions. His role involves overseeing legal aspects of transactions and providing guidance on compliance and regulatory matters.
Previous Experience in Law and Finance
Prior to his current role, Samuel Dudek worked at several prominent organizations. He was an Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates from 2011 to 2014, where he gained experience in corporate law. He also served as Transaction Counsel at Two Sigma from 2014 to 2020, focusing on legal matters related to transactions. Additionally, he held the position of Senior Director, AGC, Mergers & Acquisitions at Cognizant from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Samuel Dudek earned his Juris Doctor from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, completing his studies from 2007 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from The College of Wooster, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in legal and transactional matters.
Early Career at Fidelity Investments
Samuel Dudek began his professional career as a Customer Service Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2006 to 2007. This role allowed him to develop skills in customer relations and financial services, which contributed to his later success in the legal and corporate sectors.