Victoria Husband
About Victoria Husband
Victoria Husband serves as Senior Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Amherst, where she manages legal matters related to consumer protection, contracts, and data privacy. She has extensive experience in legal compliance and corporate law, having held various positions in prominent law firms and organizations throughout her career.
Work at Amherst Holdings
Victoria Husband serves as Senior Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Amherst Holdings since 2017. In this role, she manages legal matters related to consumer protection, contracts, intellectual property, and data privacy for Amherst and its subsidiaries. She leads the compliance program and oversees the legal team, focusing on real estate operations across multiple subsidiaries. Her position involves ensuring that the organization adheres to legal standards and regulations, contributing to the overall governance framework of the company.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to her current role, Victoria Husband held several legal positions. She worked at CEB, now Gartner, as Deputy General Counsel and Deputy Compliance Officer for seven months in 2017. Before that, she served as Assistant General Counsel and Deputy Compliance Officer at CEB from 2012 to 2016. Her experience also includes working as Counsel for Contracts at United BioSource Corporation from 2010 to 2012, and as an Associate at Dechert LLP from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, she was an Associate at Manning & Sossamon PLLC from 2009 to 2010 and at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP from 2003 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Victoria Husband earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from Harvard Law School, where she studied from 2000 to 2003. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Secondary Education from The University of Texas at El Paso, completed between 1996 and 1998. Her expertise encompasses negotiation, legal compliance, contract law, corporate law, employment law, and intellectual property. She has extensive experience in compliance management and legal practice in both domestic and global contexts within the professional services and investment management industries.
Legal Career Development
Victoria Husband began her legal career as a Summer Associate at Quarles & Brady LLP in 2001. She later returned to Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP as a Summer Associate in 2002. After completing her education, she worked as an Associate at various law firms, including Dechert LLP and Manning & Sossamon PLLC. Her career has been marked by a focus on compliance and legal issues, leading to her current leadership role at Amherst Holdings.