Krys Burgess
About Krys Burgess
Krys Burgess is a Compliance Counsel with extensive experience in corporate compliance and legal roles across various financial institutions, including Credit Karma and Wells Fargo. She holds a JD from the University of San Francisco School of Law and a BA from the University of Virginia.
Current Role at Credit Karma
Krys Burgess serves as Compliance Counsel at Credit Karma, a position held since 2021. In this role, Burgess is responsible for ensuring that the company's operations adhere to legal and regulatory standards. This position builds on her extensive background in compliance and legal affairs within the financial services sector.
Previous Experience in Compliance and Legal Roles
Prior to her current role, Krys Burgess worked in various compliance and legal positions. She was a Regulatory and Compliance Counsel at Legal.io for 10 months in 2020, and held multiple roles at LendingHome, including Compliance Consultant and Regulatory Counsel from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she contributed to Wells Fargo's corporate compliance function and legal department in several capacities from 2012 to 2015.
Educational Background
Krys Burgess earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Humanities from the University of Virginia. She furthered her education by obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law, where she studied from 2004 to 2007. This educational foundation supports her expertise in compliance and legal matters.
Professional Affiliations and Contributions
Krys Burgess has been actively involved in the fintech community, serving as an ambassador for Women In FinTech SF from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she represented her organization on the Conference of State Bank Supervisors Fintech Industry Advisory Panel, contributing her insights to the evolving regulatory landscape in the financial technology sector.
Legal Practice Experience
Krys Burgess has experience in private practice, focusing on civil litigation involving trade secrets, commercial property, and employment law. She also worked as a Contract Litigation Attorney at Sanmina-SCI and as a Contract Financial Services and Litigation Attorney at Special Counsel, where she gained significant experience in the legal aspects of financial services.