Louis Frascogna
About Louis Frascogna
Louis Frascogna serves as Senior Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer at Churchill Downs Incorporated, where he has worked since 2021. He previously held various legal positions, including Director of Gaming Division at the Mississippi Attorney General's Office and Director of Interactive Compliance at Churchill Downs.
Work at Churchill Downs Incorporated
Louis Frascogna currently serves as Senior Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer at Churchill Downs Incorporated. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's legal and compliance strategies in Louisville, Kentucky. Prior to this role, he was the Director of Interactive Compliance at the same organization from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on regulatory compliance in interactive gaming. His experience at Churchill Downs reflects his expertise in corporate governance and compliance within the gaming industry.
Previous Experience at Mississippi Attorney General's Office
Frascogna worked at the Mississippi Attorney General's Office from 2008 to 2019. He began as a Special Assistant Attorney General, serving in this capacity for five years. He then advanced to the role of Director of the Gaming Division from 2013 to 2019. In this position, he oversaw gaming regulations and compliance matters, playing a significant role in shaping the legal landscape for gaming in Mississippi.
Education and Expertise
Louis Frascogna earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Illinois at Chicago, completing his studies from 2005 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business from Mississippi State University, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, he studied French at Université Laval for 11 months in 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal career, particularly in corporate compliance and gaming law.
Early Career and Internships
Frascogna began his legal career as a Law Clerk for the City of Chicago from 2006 to 2007. He also completed internships at Smith Barney in 2004 and Gunty & McCarthy in 2007. These early experiences contributed to his understanding of legal practices and compliance, setting the stage for his future roles in corporate law and regulatory compliance.