Daniel Winterfeldt Mbe Kc (Hon)
About Daniel Winterfeldt Mbe Kc (Hon)
Daniel Winterfeldt MBE KC (Hon) is the General Counsel for EMEA and Asia at Jefferies and an Adjunct Professor at Hult International Business School, recognized for his contributions to diversity in the legal profession.
Title and Current Roles
Daniel Winterfeldt MBE KC (Hon) serves as the General Counsel for EMEA and Asia at Jefferies, based in London, England, United Kingdom. In addition, he is an Adjunct Professor at Hult International Business School since 2021.
Founding and Leadership Roles
Daniel Winterfeldt is the Founder and Chair of the InterLaw Diversity Forum, established in 2008. He also holds the position of Founder and Co-Chair at The Forum For US Securities Lawyers in London since 2006.
Previous Professional Experience
Daniel has held significant roles in various top law firms. He was a Partner at Reed Smith LLP from 2016 to 2021, focusing on US Securities & International Capital Markets. Prior to this, he worked at CMS UK as the Head of International Capital Markets & Diversity & Inclusion Partner from 2011 to 2016, and later as a Diversity & Inclusion Consultant from 2016 to 2018. His other notable roles include being a Partner at Simmons & Simmons from 2007 to 2011 and a Senior Associate at Jones Day from 2005 to 2007.
Educational Background
Daniel Winterfeldt earned a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law between 1995 and 1998. He also holds a B.A. in Biology and Spanish from Washington University in St. Louis, achieved from 1990 to 1994. He completed his high school education at Sycamore High School from 1986 to 1990.
Honors and Recognitions
Daniel Winterfeldt has been awarded the honor of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his contributions to diversity in the legal profession. He also holds the honorary title of King's Counsel (KC) in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of law.