Celeste Taylor
About Celeste Taylor
Celeste Taylor serves as Corporate Counsel for Real Estate Operations at Amherst Holdings, bringing extensive legal experience from previous roles at KPMG China and Epiq Systems in Asia.
Work at Amherst Holdings
Celeste Taylor serves as Corporate Counsel for Real Estate Operations at Amherst Holdings. She has been in this role since 2020. In her position, she provides legal guidance and support for the company's real estate activities, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Her expertise in real estate law contributes to the strategic objectives of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Celeste Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of Colorado Boulder, which she completed from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her legal education by obtaining a Juris Doctor (JD) from South Texas College of Law Houston between 2004 and 2007. Additionally, she studied Constitutional Law in a summer course at Bahcesehir Universitesi in Istanbul, Turkey, where she earned another JD in 2006. This educational background equips her with a solid foundation in both political science and law.
Professional Background
Before her current role at Amherst Holdings, Celeste Taylor held various positions in the legal field. She was an Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Medicaid Fraud Division at the Texas Office of the Attorney General from 2007 to 2012. Following this, she worked as Director of Document Review Services APAC at Epiq Systems in Hong Kong from 2012 to 2015. She also served as Associate Director at KPMG China for a brief period in 2016. Her diverse experience spans multiple sectors and regions.
Career Progression
Celeste Taylor's career has progressed through various significant roles in the legal profession. After completing her education, she began her career as an Assistant Attorney General, where she focused on civil Medicaid fraud cases. She then transitioned to the corporate sector, taking on leadership roles at Epiq Systems and KPMG China. Her current position at Amherst Holdings reflects her extensive experience and expertise in real estate law and corporate counsel.