Cara Patton Liu
About Cara Patton Liu
Cara Patton Liu serves as the Senior Director and Associate General Counsel at Sallie Mae, a position she has held since 2019. She has a diverse legal background, including previous roles at the U.S. District Court and the United States Attorney's Office.
Work at Sallie Mae
Cara Patton Liu has been serving as Senior Director and Associate General Counsel at Sallie Mae since 2019. In this role, she oversees legal matters and provides strategic guidance to the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked as Associate General Counsel at Sallie Mae from 2016 to 2019, where she contributed to various legal initiatives within the company. Her experience at Sallie Mae spans multiple years, highlighting her commitment to the organization and its legal framework.
Education and Expertise
Cara Patton Liu earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Lewis & Clark Law School, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. Prior to her law degree, she completed her Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) at the Wisconsin School of Business, focusing on Business Management and Social Psychology from 1998 to 2003. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both legal and business principles, enhancing her effectiveness in her legal roles.
Background
Cara Patton Liu has a diverse professional background in the legal field. She began her career as a Judicial Extern at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, where she worked under Hon. William McCurine, Jr. for 11 months in 2005. She also gained experience as a Legal Intern at the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California in 2004. After her externship, she worked as an Associate at Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz PC from 2006 to 2009, and later as a Contract Attorney at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC in 2016.
Professional Experience
Cara Patton Liu has accumulated extensive legal experience over the years. After her role at the U.S. District Court, she worked at Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz PC as an Associate for three years. In 2016, she transitioned to Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC as a Contract Attorney for five months before joining Sallie Mae. Her experience includes significant roles in various legal capacities, equipping her with a broad understanding of the legal landscape.