Te Mika Warner
About Te Mika Warner
Te Mika Warner is the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel at Fannie Mae, with extensive experience in housing policy, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
Title: Vice President & Deputy General Counsel
Te Mika Warner currently serves as the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel at Fannie Mae in Washington, District of Columbia. Warner has held this executive position since 2023, guiding the company's legal strategies and overseeing regulatory compliance. In this role, Warner collaborates closely with senior leadership to implement legal initiatives that support Fannie Mae's mission.
Career at Fannie Mae
Te Mika Warner has a long-standing career at Fannie Mae, where she has served in various roles since 2015. Before becoming Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, she was Senior Director & Deputy General Counsel from 2020 to 2023, and before that, she held the position of Associate General Counsel, Multifamily, from 2015 to 2020. Her work at Fannie Mae spans major legal frameworks including housing policy, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
Previous Experience
Prior to her career at Fannie Mae, Te Mika Warner worked as an Associate on the Capital Markets Team at Hogan & Hartson from 2001 to 2005 in Washington D.C. Additionally, she served as a Judicial Law Clerk to Justice Frederick L. Brown at the Massachusetts Court of Appeals from 2000 to 2001 in the Greater Boston Area. These roles provided her a strong foundation in corporate law and legal analysis.
Education and Legal Licenses
Te Mika Warner earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Harvard Law School. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, achieved summa cum laude, from St. John's University. Warner is licensed to practice law in both New York and the District of Columbia, further establishing her credentials in the legal field.
Specializations and Recognitions
Te Mika Warner specializes in housing policy, community and economic development, corporate and federal securities law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. She has been recognized by the Association of Corporate Counsel, NCR, as an Outstanding In-House Counsel and has made significant contributions to diversity and inclusion efforts. Warner is known for her ability to partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders to design, implement, and manage complex programs and projects.