Leesa Easley
About Leesa Easley
Leesa Easley serves as the Assistant General Counsel at Transamerica, where she has worked since 2008. With extensive experience in legal management and compliance, she oversees various legal functions, including contract negotiation and internal investigations.
Work at Transamerica
Leesa Easley has held multiple roles at Transamerica since 2002. She currently serves as Assistant General Counsel, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she manages outside counsel and develops policies and procedures. Additionally, she oversees contract negotiation, advertising and marketing, and agent conduct. Prior to her current position, she worked as Business Unit General Counsel from 2008, where she managed legal issues for World Financial Group, focusing on recruiting, new business strategies, and regulatory matters. Her extensive experience at Transamerica spans over 16 years.
Education and Expertise
Leesa Easley earned her Doctor of Law (JD) from Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, completing her studies from 1984 to 1988. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and Psychology from Miami University, where she studied from 1979 to 1983. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal expertise, particularly in corporate law and compliance.
Background
Before joining Transamerica, Leesa Easley worked at KeyBank as Vice President and Senior Counsel from 1996 to 2001. In this role, she gained experience in legal compliance and corporate governance. Earlier in her career, she served as Assistant Vice President and Legal Compliance Officer at Key Investments Inc from 1993 to 1996. Her background in these positions has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of legal matters in the financial services industry.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Leesa Easley has been responsible for managing various legal functions at Transamerica. This includes overseeing internal investigations and corporate secretarial functions. Her role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and developing strategies to address legal issues effectively. Her contributions have played a significant role in the operational success of the legal department within the organization.