Anca Cornis Pop
About Anca Cornis Pop
Anca Cornis Pop serves as Associate General Counsel at IPG, where she specializes in SAG-AFTRA and talent-related claims while enhancing legal compliance processes. With a JD from Harvard Law School and a diverse background in legal counsel, she has worked in various sectors including entertainment, insurance, and consumer products since 2015.
Work at Interpublic Group
Anca Cornis Pop has served as Associate General Counsel at Interpublic Group (IPG) since 2015. In this role, she provides legal counsel on SAG-AFTRA and talent-related claims, focusing on the entertainment sector. She conducts ongoing training for clients to optimize the legal review process and ensure compliance with production timelines. Her work supports a diverse range of clients across various industries, including insurance, financial services, retail, and telecommunications.
Education and Expertise
Anca Cornis Pop earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from Harvard Law School, where she studied from 2000 to 2003. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and French at Columbia College, Columbia University, from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in legal principles and a nuanced understanding of international and domestic legal frameworks.
Previous Experience
Before joining IPG, Anca Cornis Pop worked as Chief Marketing Counsel at Avon Products, Inc. from 2009 to 2015. Prior to that, she was a Litigation Associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP for 11 months in 2004-2005. Her experience in these roles has contributed to her expertise in legal matters related to marketing and litigation.
Legal Innovations and Processes
Anca Cornis Pop has developed several legal processes aimed at enhancing efficiency. She created an internal trademark memo process to streamline trademark searches for slogans, logos, and designs. Additionally, she developed a legal review process that aligns with production timelines, which improves legal compliance for agency projects.