Cynthia Assam
About Cynthia Assam
Cynthia Assam serves as the Head of Legal at Flare, a position she has held since 2024. She has a diverse legal background, including roles at Redwood Logistics and the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights.
Work at Flare
Cynthia Assam currently holds the position of Head of Legal at Flare, a role she has occupied since 2024. In this capacity, she oversees legal matters and ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Prior to her current role, she served as Managing Counsel for Product & Marketing at Flare from 2021 to 2024. Her experience at Flare encompasses a range of legal responsibilities, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and operational framework.
Education and Expertise
Cynthia Assam has a strong educational background in law and public policy. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Additionally, she holds a Master of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business. Her undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Iowa, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. This diverse academic foundation supports her expertise in legal and policy matters.
Background
Cynthia Assam has a diverse professional background in legal roles across various organizations. Before joining Flare, she worked as Corporate Counsel at Redwood Logistics from 2019 to 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Her earlier experience includes serving as a Civil Rights Investigator at the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights from 2015 to 2016. This combination of roles has equipped her with a broad understanding of legal frameworks and civil rights issues.
Professional Experience
Cynthia Assam has accumulated significant professional experience in the legal field. Her tenure at Redwood Logistics as Corporate Counsel involved providing legal guidance and support to the organization. At Flare, she transitioned from Managing Counsel for Product & Marketing to her current role as Head of Legal, demonstrating her growth within the company. Her experience as a Civil Rights Investigator further enhances her legal acumen and understanding of regulatory compliance.