G. Christina Gray Trefry
About G. Christina Gray Trefry
G. Christina Gray Trefry serves as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at AXIS Capital, bringing extensive experience in corporate law and compliance. She has held various legal positions in notable firms and companies, including ANN INC. and Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP, and has a strong focus on ESG matters and data privacy.
Current Role at AXIS Capital
G. Christina Gray Trefry serves as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at AXIS Capital, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she oversees legal matters and corporate governance for the organization. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing legal guidance on corporate strategies.
Previous Experience at AXIS Capital
Prior to her current role, G. Christina Gray Trefry worked at AXIS Capital as Corporate General Counsel and Deputy Corporate Secretary from 2018 to 2021. She also held the position of Vice President, Corporate Counsel from 2016 to 2017. During her tenure, she contributed to various legal initiatives and compliance efforts within the organization.
Education and Expertise
G. Christina Gray Trefry earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Notre Dame Law School, where she studied from 1999 to 2002. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Communication Studies from Northwestern University, completed between 1994 and 1998. Her educational background supports her expertise in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters, data privacy, and intellectual property.
Professional Background
Before joining AXIS Capital, G. Christina Gray Trefry worked at ANN INC. as Vice President, Associate General Counsel from 2012 to 2015. She also spent a decade at Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP as an Associate from 2002 to 2012. Her extensive experience includes skills in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, litigation oversight, and global compliance initiatives.
Specializations and Skills
G. Christina Gray Trefry specializes in mergers and acquisitions, executive compensation, data privacy, and intellectual property. Her skills extend to litigation oversight and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. She has a strong focus on international expansion and has been involved in various global compliance initiatives throughout her career.