Donald Griffith
About Donald Griffith
Donald Griffith is the Head of Financial Crimes & Fraud Prevention Compliance at MassMutual and an Adjunct Lecturer at Boston University School of Law, with extensive experience in financial services and regulatory enforcement.
Current Roles
Donald Griffith is currently serving as the Head of Financial Crimes & Fraud Prevention Compliance at MassMutual in Springfield, Massachusetts. Additionally, he serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at Boston University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts. He teaches the course 'Introduction to Risk Management and Compliance.'
Previous Positions
Donald Griffith has held several significant positions throughout his career. He worked at Goldman Sachs in New York, NY, from 2006 to 2010 as Associate General Counsel and Associate Director of Litigation and Regulatory Proceedings. Prior to that, he served as Senior Counsel at Foley & Lardner LLP in Washington, DC, from 2004 to 2005. At LRN, he was Law, Compliance & Ethics Counsel from 2000 to 2004 in Los Angeles, CA. Additionally, he has held roles at the US Securities and Exchange Commission and Rogers & Wells.
Education and Qualifications
Donald Griffith holds multiple degrees. He earned his Doctor of Law (J.D.) and Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from Syracuse University College of Law and Syracuse University, respectively, from 1988 to 1991. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Political Science/Criminal Justice from The University of Akron, which he completed between 1986 and 1988.
Professional Experience
Donald Griffith has a diverse range of professional experiences. He specialized in securities, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and other regulatory enforcement matters. His roles have often involved conducting internal investigations and designing effective compliance programs. He has a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry, with a strong background in compliance and regulatory proceedings.
Military Service
Donald Griffith served in the Air National Guard from 1984 to 1992, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. His service locations included Springfield, Ohio, and Syracuse, New York. His military experience contributed to his disciplined and rigorous approach to compliance and regulatory matters.