Irma Villarreal
About Irma Villarreal
Irma Villarreal serves as the Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at Viad Corp and has extensive experience in corporate legal affairs, including her current role at VisionGate 3D and previous positions at Sun Microsystems and Mondelez International.
Work at Viad
Irma Villarreal has served as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at Viad Corp since 2017. In this role, she oversees legal matters and corporate governance for the organization. Her responsibilities include providing legal advice on corporate transactions, compliance, and risk management. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she has contributed to the company's legal strategies and initiatives for over seven years.
Current Role at VisionGate 3D
Since 2015, Irma Villarreal has held the position of Head of Corporate Legal Affairs at VisionGate 3D. In this capacity, she manages the company's legal functions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Her work involves advising on corporate governance, intellectual property, and other legal matters critical to the company's operations in the Phoenix, Arizona area.
Previous Experience at Mondelez International
Irma Villarreal worked at Mondelez International, formerly known as Kraft Foods Inc., as Chief Securities Counsel from 2007 to 2013. During her six years in this role, she focused on corporate securities law and compliance. Her expertise contributed to the company's adherence to regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards while based in Deerfield, Illinois.
Experience at Sun Microsystems
Prior to her tenure at Mondelez International, Irma Villarreal served as Senior Director of Corporate & Securities Law at Sun Microsystems from 1999 to 2005. In this role, she was responsible for managing legal issues related to corporate governance and securities compliance. Her six years at Sun Microsystems provided her with extensive experience in the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Irma Villarreal holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law from IIT Kent College of Law, which she completed from 1988 to 1991. She also earned a Juris Doctor (JD) from DePaul University College of Law between 1980 and 1983. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 1978 to 1980. Her educational background supports her expertise in corporate law and governance.