Allison Hunter
About Allison Hunter
Allison Hunter is the VP, Senior Counsel at Viking Cruises in the San Francisco Bay Area, with over a decade of experience in legal counsel roles.
Title at Viking Cruises
Allison Hunter serves as the Vice President and Senior Counsel at Viking Cruises. She has been with the company since February 2020, where she provides legal expertise and oversees legal matters from the company's San Francisco Bay Area office. Her role involves legal strategy and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Previous Role at The Dog Agency
Allison Hunter worked at The Dog Agency as General Counsel in 2020 and 2021. During her one-year tenure, she was responsible for advising on legal issues, managing contract negotiations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Her experience in this role broadened her expertise in legal counsel within different industry settings.
Legal Career at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Allison Hunter spent nine years, from 2011 to 2020, at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates as Counsel. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she worked on various legal cases and was involved in high-stakes litigation and corporate legal matters. She also gained initial experience with Skadden as a Summer Associate in 2009 in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Educational Background
Allison Hunter has a diverse and robust educational background. She earned her JD from Harvard Law School, where she studied from 2007 to 2010. Prior to that, she completed her BA in Business Economics from UCLA from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, she has international academic experience from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). This educational foundation has significantly contributed to her expertise in legal counsel.
Experience in Sports Law
During her time at UCLA, Allison Hunter was actively involved in the NCAA Recruiting department as a Blue and Gold Member from 2004 to 2007. This role in the UCLA Athletic Department provided her with an understanding of sports law and recruiting regulations, adding a unique dimension to her legal background.