Joan Burns Brown
About Joan Burns Brown
Joan Burns Brown serves as the Deputy General Counsel at Ladder, bringing extensive legal experience from her previous roles at IBM and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. She has also contributed to various legal and leadership initiatives, including her position on the board of LWT: Advancing Women in Leadership.
Current Role at Ladder
Joan Burns Brown serves as the Deputy General Counsel at Ladder, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing legal matters and providing strategic legal guidance to the organization. Her experience in various legal capacities equips her to handle complex legal issues effectively.
Previous Experience at IBM
Joan Burns Brown worked at IBM for a total of thirteen years in various legal roles. She served as Counsel for IBM Global Markets from 2006 to 2016, followed by a position as Lead Counsel for IBM Blockchain Ecosystems and the IBM Blockchain for Healthcare Incubation Center from 2017 to 2020. Her tenure at IBM involved significant contributions to legal strategies in emerging technology sectors.
Legal Career at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Joan Burns Brown began her legal career at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, where she worked as a Summer Associate in 2000 and later as an Associate from 2002 to 2006. During her time at the firm, she gained foundational experience in corporate law and litigation, contributing to her professional development in the legal field.
Educational Background
Joan Burns Brown holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the University of Chicago Law School, where she studied from 1998 to 2001. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, from 1993 to 1998. Additionally, she participated in a Study Abroad Program at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid during her junior year.
Board Membership at LWT: Advancing Women in Leadership
Since 2017, Joan Burns Brown has served as a Board Member for LWT: Advancing Women in Leadership. In this role, she contributes to initiatives aimed at promoting women's leadership and professional development, leveraging her extensive legal background and experience in corporate governance.