Nazanin Rassouli
About Nazanin Rassouli
Nazanin Rassouli is a Senior Legal Counsel with extensive experience in compliance and legal advisory roles. She currently serves as Chief Legal Officer at Astreas and has held various positions in notable organizations, including Russell Investments and DRI Capital.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Nazanin Rassouli serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Russell Investments, a position she has held since 2016. Based in the Toronto, Canada Area, she provides legal guidance and support to the organization. Her role involves navigating complex legal frameworks and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
Professional Experience at DRI Capital
Prior to her current role, Nazanin Rassouli worked at DRI Capital as Director of Compliance & Counsel from 2014 to 2016. During her tenure in the Toronto, Canada Area, she was responsible for overseeing compliance matters and providing legal counsel, contributing to the firm's operational integrity.
Legal Counsel Role at Purifaid
Nazanin Rassouli held the position of Legal Counsel at Purifaid from 2013 to 2016. In this role, she provided legal support and advice, focusing on compliance and regulatory issues pertinent to the organization’s operations.
Educational Background
Nazanin Rassouli completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto, earning an Honours Bachelor of Arts (Hons. B.A.) in Political Science and Sociology from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her education by obtaining a Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA) from the University of Toronto from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, she studied Securities Law at the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law, where she earned a Master of Laws (LLM) from 2013 to 2014.
Expert Volunteer Advisor at MaRS Discovery District
Since 2020, Nazanin Rassouli has been serving as an Expert Volunteer Advisor at MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this capacity, she provides her expertise to support startups and innovation initiatives, leveraging her legal background to assist in navigating regulatory challenges.