Kerry Gutknecht
About Kerry Gutknecht
Kerry Gutknecht is a Senior Manager and Attorney with extensive experience in regulatory compliance and legal consulting. He has held various roles in government and private sectors, including positions at the Federal Communications Commission and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Work at Sia Partners
Kerry Gutknecht currently serves as a Senior Manager and Attorney at Sia Partners, a role he has held since 2022. His position is based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this capacity, he provides legal and regulatory guidance to clients, leveraging his extensive experience in compliance and regulatory matters.
Education and Expertise
Kerry Gutknecht earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from The Evergreen State College, where he studied from 2004 to 2006. He later obtained a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, completing his studies from 2011 to 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in regulatory compliance and legal frameworks across various sectors.
Background
Kerry Gutknecht has a diverse professional background in law and regulatory compliance. He began his career as a Staff Assistant at the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2008. He then held multiple roles in legal capacities, including Legal Intern and Legal Fellow at the U.S. House of Representatives and the Federal Communications Commission. His experience spans various government and consulting roles, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of regulatory environments.
Achievements
During his tenure at the Office of Management and Budget from 2017 to 2021, Kerry Gutknecht served as Assistant General Counsel, where he defended a White House component agency in over 100 civil suits in collaboration with Justice Department attorneys. He has also guided technology clients on global regulatory change management and compliance integration, showcasing his ability to navigate complex legal landscapes.
Professional Experience
Kerry Gutknecht has held significant positions at various organizations, including Deloitte as a Senior Consultant from 2015 to 2017 and as a Legal Fellow at the Federal Communications Commission in 2015. He has collaborated with FinTech SCRUM-dev teams on technology transformation system design and has provided regulatory compliance expertise to clients in sectors such as investment banking and technology platforms.