Sarah Schindler Williams
About Sarah Schindler Williams
Sarah Schindler Williams is the VP Compliance & Deputy General Counsel at Zest AI, with extensive experience in legal compliance within the financial services industry.
Current Role at Zest AI
Sarah Schindler Williams is currently serving as the VP Compliance & Deputy General Counsel at Zest AI. In this role, she oversees compliance practices and assists with legal counsel, ensuring that the company's operations adhere to regulatory requirements. Her responsibilities include guiding the development of compliance policies, handling legal disputes, and advising on strategic legal matters.
Previous Experience at Guaranteed Rate
Before joining Zest AI, Sarah Schindler Williams held positions at Guaranteed Rate from 2021 to 2022. She served as Senior Vice President & Senior Counsel - Compliance and Vice President, Senior Counsel. During her tenure, she focused on maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations within the financial services sector. She contributed to robust compliance frameworks and supported legal operations within the company.
Senior Counsel at Ocwen Financial Corporation
Sarah Schindler Williams worked at Ocwen Financial Corporation - US as Senior Counsel for five years from 2016 to 2021. Based in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, she was responsible for managing complex legal issues and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Her role involved supporting the company's consumer lending operations and addressing intricate litigation and mediation cases.
Legal Associate Roles in Early Career
Early in her career, Sarah Schindler Williams served as an Associate at Ballard Spahr LLP from 2012 to 2016 in the Greater Philadelphia Area and at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP from 2007 to 2011. These roles provided her with significant exposure to various aspects of litigation and legal advisory services. Her practical experience in these firms laid the foundation for her expertise in legal compliance and counsel.
Educational Background
Sarah Schindler Williams holds a J.D. from New York University School of Law, obtained between 2004 and 2007. Complementing her legal education, she earned a B.A. in International Relations and Economics from Brown University, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. Her academic background provided a strong foundation in both legal principles and economic policies, informing her expertise in the compliance and financial services sectors.