James Lisak

James Lisak has a diverse work history, with their most recent position being Vice President, Associate General Counsel at Cboe Global Markets, a role they have held since November 2015. In this position, they have been involved in various aspects of corporate governance, compliance, and finance, including attending board and committee meetings, drafting and reviewing legal forms and reports, advising on financing and treasury matters, and overseeing insider trading compliance.

Prior to their current role, Lisak worked as a Corporate & Securities Associate at Mayer Brown from September 2008 to November 2015. In this position, they served as lead attorney on corporate finance transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and legal due diligence reviews. James also provided counsel on securities compliance, corporate governance, and regulatory matters.

Before that, Lisak held summer associate positions at Mayer Brown and served as a Corporate, Contracts, and Securities Legal Intern at General Growth Properties. James also gained experience as a Legal Intern at Federal Signal Corporation and as a Grant and Budget/Fiscal Bureau Intern and Child Support Enforcement Bureau Intern at the Illinois Attorney General's Office.

Overall, Lisak has a strong background in corporate law, securities compliance, and corporate governance, and has consistently demonstrated their expertise and leadership throughout their various roles.

James Lisak holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. James also has a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics from the University of Michigan.