Charmagne Sutherlin
About Charmagne Sutherlin
Charmagne Sutherlin serves as the Managing Associate General Counsel at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, a position she has held since 2023. She has extensive legal experience, previously working in various roles at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, AbbVie, Inc., and Tressler LLP.
Work at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Charmagne Sutherlin currently serves as the Managing Associate General Counsel at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for providing legal guidance and support to the organization. Prior to this position, she worked as Assistant General Counsel at the same organization from 2016 to 2021, where she contributed to various legal matters in the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience in Legal and Compliance Roles
Before joining Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Charmagne Sutherlin held the position of Senior Compliance Manager at AbbVie, Inc. from 2013 to 2016. In this role, she focused on ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, she worked as a Partner at Tressler LLP from 2002 to 2013, where she gained extensive experience in legal practice over an 11-year period.
Education and Expertise
Charmagne Sutherlin earned her Juris Doctorate from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, completing her studies from 1999 to 2002. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University Chicago, which she obtained from 1995 to 1999. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal expertise in healthcare and compliance.
Professional Background
Charmagne Sutherlin has built a diverse professional background in law and compliance over the years. Her career path includes significant roles in both private practice and corporate environments, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of legal issues in various sectors, particularly in healthcare.