Steve Lee
About Steve Lee
Steve Lee is the VP of Regulatory and Trade Compliance at Flexport, with extensive experience in legal and compliance roles across various logistics companies.
Current Role at Flexport
Steve Lee is currently serving as the Vice President of Regulatory and Trade Compliance at Flexport, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role involves overseeing the regulatory and trade compliance operations, ensuring that the company adheres to relevant laws and regulations while optimizing trade processes. His extensive experience in compliance and legal affairs provides robust support to Flexport's complex logistical operations.
Previous Role at DHL
Steve Lee held the position of Head of Contract Risk Management for North America at DHL from 2018 to 2019. Based in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area, he was responsible for managing risks associated with contracts, mitigating potential legal issues, and ensuring compliance with regional and global standards. His tenure at DHL, although brief, reflected his capability to handle significant responsibilities within a major international logistics company.
Experience at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
Steve Lee has a rich history at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, where he held multiple senior roles over a span of 12 years. From 2006 to 2018, his positions included Global Chief Risk, Audit, and Compliance Officer, Global Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel, Global General Counsel, General Counsel-Americas Region, and General Counsel Corporate Secretary, Risk Manager for Hellmann U.S. His diverse roles encompassed overseeing risk management, compliance, auditing, and legal affairs, which contributed to shaping the company’s regulatory framework.
Professional Beginnings and Other Roles
Steve Lee commenced his career at Sheppard, Weisberg & Miller as Associate Counsel from 1999 to 2000 in the San Francisco Bay Area. He later worked at UPS Supply Chain Solutions (Fritz Companies) as Senior Corporate Counsel from 2000 to 2002, and at Panalpina Americas Services, Inc. as General Counsel, Risk Manager, and Corporate Secretary from 2002 to 2004. He also served as an Independent Contractor and General Counsel at SRI from 2005 to 2006 before joining Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.
Education and Qualifications
Steve Lee holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law, which he earned from 1995 to 1998. He also has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles, completed between 1990 and 1994. His academic foundation in law and psychology has been instrumental in his professional roles in legal and compliance sectors.