Greg Seward
About Greg Seward
Greg Seward is the Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel, bringing over 20 years of legal experience to the company since joining in 2015.
Greg Seward Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel
Greg Seward has held the position of Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel since joining the company in 2015. With a multifaceted role, he oversees the management of legal risks and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements. His extensive experience in legal matters enables him to provide critical insight and strategic leadership in mitigating risks and guiding the company’s legal strategy.
Greg Seward Education and Expertise
Greg Seward's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature from the University of Virginia, where he was honored as a Jefferson Scholar. He furthered his education by earning a Juris Doctor (JD) from Duke University School of Law. His expertise spans 20 years in the legal field, encompassing securities disclosure, financial reporting, capital markets, corporate finance, and corporate governance.
Greg Seward Career Background
Greg Seward began his distinguished legal career as an associate at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, where he focused on securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and corporate governance. He later moved to Capital One Financial Corporation's legal department, where he led a team of attorneys advising on diverse corporate legal matters such as securities disclosure and financial reporting, capital markets and corporate finance, executive compensation, and general corporate and transactional matters.
Greg Seward Professional Experience
With over two decades of experience as an attorney, Greg Seward has developed a robust expertise in multiple areas of law. At Capital One Financial Corporation, he led teams specializing in securities disclosure, financial reporting, capital markets, corporate finance, executive compensation, and equity administration. His initial professional experience at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP laid the groundwork for his career, as he focused on critical legal areas including securities offerings, M&A, and corporate governance.