Dwight Haygood Jr
About Dwight Haygood Jr
Dwight Haygood Jr. serves as the Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary for Global Production, IT, and Real Estate at Brown-Forman, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive legal experience, having previously held senior attorney roles and providing counsel on various corporate matters.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Dwight Haygood Jr currently holds the position of Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary for Global Production, IT, and Real Estate at Brown-Forman. He has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the legal framework of a company that generates over $3 billion in revenue. His responsibilities include providing legal counsel on various complex matters, ensuring compliance, and advising on corporate governance for subsidiaries within the organization.
Previous Experience at Brown-Forman
Before his current role, Dwight Haygood Jr served as Senior Attorney for Global Production, IT, and Real Estate at Brown-Forman from 2013 to 2020. During his seven years in this position, he focused on legal issues related to corporate compliance, commercial transactions, and regulatory matters, supporting the company's operational needs in the Louisville, Kentucky area.
Legal Career Background
Prior to his tenure at Brown-Forman, Dwight Haygood Jr worked as an Attorney at Wyatt, Tarrant and Combs, LLP from 2006 to 2012. In this role, he gained experience in various legal areas, enhancing his expertise in corporate law and compliance. His work laid a foundation for his subsequent roles in the corporate legal environment.
Educational Qualifications
Dwight Haygood Jr has a strong academic background in political science, law, and international studies. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2001. He then obtained a Master of Arts in International/Global Studies from the University of Louisville in 2005. He completed his Juris Doctorate at Indiana University Bloomington in 2006, equipping him with the necessary legal knowledge for his career.