Chrissy Hill
About Chrissy Hill
Chrissy Hill serves as the Chief Legal Officer and Interim Chief Operating Officer at Parity Technologies and has extensive experience in legal and operational roles, including supporting a former world leader for nearly a decade. She promotes diversity and inclusive business solutions while leading large teams across multiple jurisdictions.
Work at Parity
Currently, Chrissy Hill serves as the Chief Legal Officer and Interim Chief Operating Officer at Parity Technologies. She has held this position since 2022, overseeing legal and operational functions within the organization. Her role involves leading support teams across various departments, including finance, IT, operations, people, legal, and compliance, managing a team of more than 50 individuals.
Education and Expertise
Chrissy Hill earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from Georgetown University Law Center, where she studied law from 1999 to 2002. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and German from the University of South Carolina, studying from 1995 to 1999. She also completed her high school education at Porter-Gaud School from 1983 to 1995.
Background
Chrissy Hill has extensive experience in the legal and compliance sectors. She worked at Barclays Capital as Director of Compliance from 2006 to 2013, where she set standards in advisory compliance during the financial crisis. She also served as a Legal Associate at Linklaters from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, she was the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change from 2013 to 2021.
Achievements
In her recent roles, Chrissy Hill has enabled a 200% headcount growth within 12-18 months across multiple jurisdictions. She has played a pivotal role in navigating new laws and regulations for the Polkadot ecosystem, contributing to the development of blockchain technologies. Furthermore, she has been involved with Gateway 21 and Watr Protocol as an Advisory Board member, focusing on innovative solutions and promoting diversity of thought.
Professional Affiliations
Chrissy Hill is a Founding Member of Chief, an organization aimed at supporting women in executive roles. Her involvement reflects her commitment to fostering inclusive business solutions and promoting diversity within the industry. She also serves on the Advisory Board of a Web3 company focused on ethical commodities, highlighting her engagement with emerging technologies and ethical business practices.