Gina Sarracino
About Gina Sarracino
Gina Sarracino serves as the Chief Counsel for Employment and Labor at Thomson Reuters, where she leads a team of legal professionals and provides advice on various employment matters. She has a background in law from Rutgers Law School and has held multiple legal positions, including roles at Thomson Reuters and Lowenstein Sandler PC.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Gina Sarracino serves as Chief Counsel for Employment and Labor at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads a team of employment lawyers and legal professionals within the General Counsel's Office. Her responsibilities include providing legal advice on various employment matters, such as non-compete agreements, pay equity, and workplace investigations. She also oversees employment litigation in U.S. federal and state courts, managing litigation budgets and advising on international litigation matters.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to her current role, Gina Sarracino worked at Thomson Reuters in several capacities. She served as Assistant General Counsel for Employment and Labor for four months in 2019. Following that, she held the position of Associate General Counsel for Employment and Labor from 2020 to 2022, where she continued to develop her expertise in employment law. Her experience at Thomson Reuters spans a total of four years.
Legal Career at Lowenstein Sandler PC
Gina Sarracino began her legal career at Lowenstein Sandler PC, where she worked as a Summer Associate for three months in 2000. She later returned to the firm as an Attorney, serving from 2002 to 2009 for seven years. During her time at Lowenstein Sandler, she gained significant experience in various aspects of employment law.
Education and Expertise
Gina Sarracino earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Rutgers Law School, completing her studies from 1998 to 2001. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations, which she achieved cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania between 1993 and 1997. Additionally, she studied at the Questrom School of Business at Boston University, further enhancing her educational background relevant to her legal career.
Training and Compliance Oversight
In her current role, Gina Sarracino conducts management and HR trainings on critical topics, including anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and pay equity. She also manages the Affirmative Action/EEO Compliance function at Thomson Reuters, ensuring that the company adheres to relevant employment laws and regulations.