Ilene Palacios
About Ilene Palacios
Ilene Palacios serves as the Global Legal Lead at IDEO, bringing a wealth of experience in legal operations and project management. She has a background in law and labor relations, with previous roles at ArcelorMittal and Metropolitan Valuation Services, and is actively involved in community arts and activism.
Current Role at IDEO
Ilene Palacios serves as the Global Legal Lead at IDEO, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing legal operations on a global scale. Her work involves ensuring compliance with legal standards and managing legal risks associated with IDEO's projects. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she utilizes her extensive experience in data analysis and SaaS product implementation to enhance the legal framework within the organization.
Previous Experience at IDEO
Before her current role, Ilene Palacios worked at IDEO as a Global Legal Specialist for nine months in 2020. During this time, she contributed to various legal initiatives and supported the legal team in managing compliance and risk assessments. Her experience at IDEO laid the foundation for her subsequent advancement to Global Legal Lead.
Professional Background
Ilene Palacios has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in legal and administrative capacities. She worked as an Executive Assistant in Law & Labor Relations at ArcelorMittal from 2012 to 2020, where she gained valuable insights into corporate legal frameworks. Prior to that, she served as an Administrative Assistant at Metropolitan Valuation Services from 2010 to 2012, enhancing her organizational and communication skills.
Education and Expertise
Ilene Palacios earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from New York University, completing her studies from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge necessary for her roles in legal operations and project management. She has developed expertise in data analysis and the implementation of SaaS products, which she applies in her current position.
Community Engagement and Interests
In addition to her professional work, Ilene Palacios is actively engaged in community arts and activism projects. She demonstrates adaptability and creative problem-solving skills in these initiatives, which focus on social change and knowledge-sharing. In her personal time, she enjoys biking, playing games on Oculus, and watching sci-fi and drama television shows.