Brooke Adams
About Brooke Adams
Brooke Adams is the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Stavvy, with a background in legal and compliance roles at Fannie Mae and Goodwin.
Current Role at Stavvy
Brooke Adams is currently the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Stavvy. She began her role in 2022 and works in Boston, Massachusetts. In her position, she collaborates with industry leaders to innovate and advance the real estate industry. Additionally, she ensures compliance and consistency in every transaction undertaken by the company.
Professional Experience at Fannie Mae
From 2013 to 2022, Brooke Adams served as Associate General Counsel and Principal at Fannie Mae in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. During her nine-year tenure, she focused on legal advisory and management roles, contributing significantly to the organization's legal strategies.
Past Legal Roles
Prior to her role at Fannie Mae, Brooke Adams worked at various prestigious law firms. She was a Senior Associate at Goodwin from 2007 to 2013 and an Associate at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP from 2005 to 2007. Her extensive experience in these firms helped hone her legal expertise, particularly in corporate law.
Educational Background
Brooke Adams earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Miami School of Law, where she studied from 2002 to 2005. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Foreign Affairs with a minor in Religious Studies from 1997 to 2001.
Industry Fellowship Experience
In addition to her corporate roles, Brooke Adams was a Fellow at the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity from 2021 to 2022. This experience spanned 11 months and involved her actively participating in initiatives aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal industry. This fellowship underscores her commitment to fostering a more inclusive legal environment.