Durre Hanif
About Durre Hanif
Durre Hanif serves as the Senior Director and Associate General Counsel for EMEA at Medallia, a position he has held since 2016. He has a diverse background in law and business, having studied at prestigious institutions and worked in various legal roles across multiple regions.
Work at Medallia
Durre Hanif serves as the Senior Director and Associate General Counsel for EMEA at Medallia. In this role, she has been instrumental in providing legal guidance and support across the company's operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Her tenure at Medallia began in 2016, and she has accumulated over eight years of experience in this position. Hanif's responsibilities include overseeing compliance, risk management, and corporate governance matters, ensuring that Medallia adheres to legal standards and regulations in its business practices.
Education and Expertise
Durre Hanif obtained her Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University, completing her studies from 2006 to 2009. She also participated in the Pace London Law Program at University College London in 2009, which involved an 11-month semester study abroad. Prior to her legal education, she earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto - Trinity College, studying from 2000 to 2004. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both legal and analytical skills.
Professional Background
Before joining Medallia, Durre Hanif held various positions in the legal and business sectors. She worked as a Business Analyst at Ernst & Young for five months in Kuwait in 2005-2006. Following this, she served as a Summer Associate at Pryor Cashman LLP in 2008 for two months. Hanif then progressed to become a Senior Corporate Associate at the same firm, where she worked from 2010 to 2015, gaining significant experience in corporate law and legal advisory services.
Legal Career Development
Durre Hanif's legal career has been marked by her roles in prominent law firms and her current position at Medallia. After completing her education, she began her career at Pryor Cashman LLP, where she developed her expertise in corporate law. Her transition to Medallia reflects her growth in the legal field, where she now oversees legal matters for a major technology company in the EMEA region. This progression illustrates her commitment to advancing her career in corporate legal practice.