Rene Casares

Rene Casares is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in corporate and securities law, mergers & acquisitions, finance, investment banking, and consulting. With a Juris Doctor degree from Stanford Law School and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Notre Dame, Rene has worked in various leadership roles at reputable companies such as Academy Sports + Outdoors, Vinson & Elkins LLP, Latham & Watkins, and Growth Capital Partners. As a Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Rene is responsible for overseeing legal, compliance, risk management, ethics, safety, corporate governance, securities, ESG, and government affairs.